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PrEP Implementation Science: State-of-the-Art and Research Agenda
The Journal of the International AIDS Society has released a new supplement, “PrEP Implementation Science: State-of-the-Art and...
Jul 28, 2015 | Alyson Jordan
Factsheet: ADAP Supports Extended Access to Care
The National Alliance of State and Territorial AIDS Directors has released a factsheet outlining how the AIDS Drug Assistance Program...
Jul 28, 2015 | Alyson Jordan
World Hepatitis Day: Recognizing the Role of Local Health Departments in Ending...
Every day 4,000 people worldwide die from viral hepatitis, yet all of these deaths are preventable. With increased awareness,...
Jul 28, 2015 | Hilary McQuie
New Research Shows That Meth Use May Account for 1 in 5 New HIV Infections in...
The National AIDS Treatment Advocacy Project released a conference report showing that methamphetamine (meth) use could explain 20% of...
Jul 23, 2015 | Alyson Jordan
NACCHO Releases Podcast Interview with Director of ONDCP
The NACCHO Podcast Series recently posted an interview with the Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) Michael...
Jul 20, 2015 | Stella Bartholet
NPIN Campaigns Database Promotes Health Awareness
Would you like to increase visibility of your health prevention or awareness campaign? CDC’s National Prevention Information...
Jul 14, 2015 | Alyson Jordan
Three New Reports Offer Recommendations for Updating the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program
The O’Neill Institute for National & Global Health Law at Georgetown University Law Center has released series of three policy...
Jul 13, 2015 | Alyson Jordan
Needle-Exchange Programs Could Prevent HIV Outbreaks, Experts Say in New England...
In a June 24 New England Journal of Medicine article, Dr. Chris Beyrer, professor at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public...
Jun 30, 2015 | Alyson Jordan
PrEP Implementation Science: State-of-the-Art and Research AgendaThe Journal of the International AIDS Society has released a new supplement, “PrEP Implementation Science: State-of-the-Art and Research Agenda.” The supplement features an editorial, research, reviews, and commentaries about Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV prevention. See more For more PrEP resources, view NACCHO’s PrEP and Local Health Departments educational series... Jul 28, 2015 | Alyson Jordan |
Factsheet: ADAP Supports Extended Access to CareThe National Alliance of State and Territorial AIDS Directors has released a factsheet outlining how the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) has supported 68,000 clients in gaining insurance coverage through the Affordable Care Act. As tens of thousands of people living with HIV have gained access to public and private insurance through the Affordable Care Act, the Ryan […] Jul 28, 2015 | Alyson Jordan |
World Hepatitis Day: Recognizing the Role of Local Health Departments in Ending HepatitisEvery day 4,000 people worldwide die from viral hepatitis, yet all of these deaths are preventable. With increased awareness, resources, support, and commitment, we can prevent and treat viral hepatitis and put an end to these epidemics. To raise awareness of the 400 million people worldwide living with hepatitis B or C, the World Health […] Jul 28, 2015 | Hilary McQuie |
New Research Shows That Meth Use May Account for 1 in 5 New HIV Infections in Seattle MSMThe National AIDS Treatment Advocacy Project released a conference report showing that methamphetamine (meth) use could explain 20% of new HIV infections among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Seattle and surrounding King County, WA. Further, because MSM account for 80% of all new HIV infections in King County, meth use could explain 16% of […] Jul 23, 2015 | Alyson Jordan |
NACCHO Releases Podcast Interview with Director of ONDCPThe NACCHO Podcast Series recently posted an interview with the Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) Michael Botticelli on the opioid epidemic and how local health departments can help prevent opioid and prescription drug overdose in their communities. According to Botticelli, the epidemic is partly a result of the over prescription […] Jul 20, 2015 | Stella Bartholet |
NPIN Campaigns Database Promotes Health AwarenessWould you like to increase visibility of your health prevention or awareness campaign? CDC’s National Prevention Information Network’s (NPIN’s) searchable Campaigns Database features almost 70 English and Spanish prevention campaigns from national, state, and local agencies. Add your campaign to the database to augment your HIV, STI, viral hepatitis, and TB mobilization efforts. You... Jul 14, 2015 | Alyson Jordan |
Three New Reports Offer Recommendations for Updating the Ryan White HIV/AIDS ProgramThe O’Neill Institute for National & Global Health Law at Georgetown University Law Center has released series of three policy briefs issuing recommendations for ensuring that the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program is updated to be maximally effective in a changing healthcare environment. Leading HIV/AIDS experts authored the briefs to help HIV community stakeholders conceptualize structural... Jul 13, 2015 | Alyson Jordan |
Needle-Exchange Programs Could Prevent HIV Outbreaks, Experts Say in New England Journal of Medicine ArticleIn a June 24 New England Journal of Medicine article, Dr. Chris Beyrer, professor at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, and Steffanie Strathdee, director of the Institute of Global Health at the University of California, San Diego, state that Congress should immediately lift a ban on the use of federal funding for needle-exchange […] Jun 30, 2015 | Alyson Jordan |
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