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Eliminating Viral Hepatitis as a Public Health Threat: The Important Role Local...
My first job in public health was as a health educator and HIV test counselor at a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in San...
Jun 30, 2016 | Alyssa Kitlas
Vector Control Tools and Resources for Environmental Health Professionals
Environmental health professionals are on the frontline of helping individuals, institutions, and communities reduce threats from...
Jun 29, 2016 | Kim Rodgers
Toolkit on Gender-Response Approach to HIV Prevention
The Office on Women’s Health (OWH) has developed the HIV Prevention Toolkit: A Gender-Responsive Approach as a resource designed...
Jun 24, 2016 | Kim Rodgers
A Call to Action: Prepare for Climate Change
By Paul Biedrzycki, MPH, MBA, CIH, Director of Disease Control and Environmental Health, City of Milwaukee Health Department...
Jun 15, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman
Request for Proposal: Advocates for Youth Anti-Homophobia and Transphobia Project
Advocates for Youth is pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for community-based organizations to receive capacity building...
Jun 07, 2016 | Kim Rodgers
Talk About Sexual Health During STD Awareness Month
By Kendra Weindling, STI/HIV Program Supervisor, Richmond City (VA) Health District April is STD Awareness Month, which provides an...
Apr 11, 2016 | Guest Author
NASTAD Announces the Development of “His Health” Platform
NASTAD has announced the development of His Health, an online platform featuring programs that have demonstrated success in screening,...
Mar 30, 2016 | Alyssa Kitlas
CDC Issues New Program Guidance for HIV Testing in Non-Clinical Settings
CDC has issued Implementing HIV Testing in Nonclinical Settings: A Guide for HIV Testing Providers to support CDC-funded HIV testing...
Mar 17, 2016 | Alyssa Kitlas
Eliminating Viral Hepatitis as a Public Health Threat: The Important Role Local Health Departments PlayMy first job in public health was as a health educator and HIV test counselor at a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in San Diego. There, I taught classes on HIV, STI, Viral Hepatitis, and TB prevention to individuals in alcohol and drug treatment programs and offered field-based rapid HIV testing following the class. After […] Jun 30, 2016 | Alyssa Kitlas |
Vector Control Tools and Resources for Environmental Health ProfessionalsEnvironmental health professionals are on the frontline of helping individuals, institutions, and communities reduce threats from mosquitoes, ticks, and other vectors. In this column, CDC’s Kelli Foster discusses training and other resources designed to advance environmental health professionals’ awareness of public health threats posed by vectors and pests. The article was published in the... Jun 29, 2016 | Kim Rodgers |
Toolkit on Gender-Response Approach to HIV PreventionThe Office on Women’s Health (OWH) has developed the HIV Prevention Toolkit: A Gender-Responsive Approach as a resource designed for health departments, clinical staff, academics, program planners, managers, and community providers who are involved in HIV prevention programs for women and adolescent girls. The Toolkit is composed of six sections: sections 1 through 4 provide background on... Jun 24, 2016 | Kim Rodgers |
A Call to Action: Prepare for Climate ChangeBy Paul Biedrzycki, MPH, MBA, CIH, Director of Disease Control and Environmental Health, City of Milwaukee Health Department Regardless of the current political debates on the existence of climate change, there is mounting and compelling scientific evidence that not only indicates climate change is occurring, but also predicts significant health risks, especially for vulnerable populations.... Jun 15, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman |
Request for Proposal: Advocates for Youth Anti-Homophobia and Transphobia ProjectAdvocates for Youth is pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for community-based organizations to receive capacity building assistance through their Anti-Homophobia and Transphobia Project. Advocates launched its Anti-Homophobia and Transphobia Project almost 10 years ago, and seeks to build the capacity of organizations interested in and committed to improving the sexual health of all... Jun 07, 2016 | Kim Rodgers |
Talk About Sexual Health During STD Awareness MonthBy Kendra Weindling, STI/HIV Program Supervisor, Richmond City (VA) Health District April is STD Awareness Month, which provides an opportunity to raise awareness about the impact of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has provided a separate but related theme for each week in April. The theme for this […] Apr 11, 2016 | Guest Author |
NASTAD Announces the Development of “His Health” PlatformNASTAD has announced the development of His Health, an online platform featuring programs that have demonstrated success in screening, engaging, and retaining black men at risk for or living with HIV into quality healthcare using a patient-centered approach. They will be hosting a His Health Training Series with the following training opportunities: Igniting Public Health […] Mar 30, 2016 | Alyssa Kitlas |
CDC Issues New Program Guidance for HIV Testing in Non-Clinical SettingsCDC has issued Implementing HIV Testing in Nonclinical Settings: A Guide for HIV Testing Providers to support CDC-funded HIV testing providers in nonclinical settings. This guide complements CDC’s 2012 Planning and Implementing HIV Testing and Linkage Programs in Non-Clinical Settings: A Guide for Program Managers and includes several important updates to CDC’s 2001 Revised Guidelines for HIV... Mar 17, 2016 | Alyssa Kitlas |
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