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Spotlight Blog Series: HUD Grant Advances Lead Prevention in Cook County, Illinois
By Elizabeth Brasington, NACCHO Marketing/ Communications Intern Last week, Ingham County Health Department was featured as one of the...
Aug 18, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman
Partners in Care: Merck Foundation HIV Care Collaborative for Underserved Populations
The Merck Foundation recently shared the results of the HIV Care Collaborative (HCC) initiative aimed at helping communities better...
Aug 18, 2016 | Kim Rodgers
New TB Treatment Guidelines: Management of Patients Co-infected with TB and HIV...
After two decades of steady decline, the number of tuberculosis (TB) cases reported in the U.S. rose to 9,563 in 2015, serving as a...
Aug 16, 2016 | Erin Laird
Report: Expanded Access to Hepatitis C Drugs for Veterans
Per a recent article in the Journal of the American Medicine Association (JAMA), the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), aided by new...
Aug 16, 2016 | Kim Rodgers
Act Now! Support UN Activity on Antimicrobial Resistance
On September 21, 2016, the United Nations (UN) will be holding a High Level Meeting on Antimicrobial Resistance at the UN headquarters...
Aug 15, 2016 | Kim Rodgers
NACCHO Request for Proposal: Seeking Consultant for Issue Brief
With funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), NACCHO will be developing an issue brief that explores the...
Aug 15, 2016 | Kim Rodgers
CDC Publishes First National Study of Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Students’ Health
CDC recently published a new study, “Sexual Identity, Sex of Sexual Contacts, and Health-related Behaviors Among Students in Grades...
Aug 12, 2016 | Kim Rodgers
Webinar Series: Mental Health & HIV in the Rural South
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is hosting a two-part webinar series to outline disparities in...
Aug 12, 2016 | Kim Rodgers
Promising Practices Series: PrEP in STD Clinics
The National Coalition of STD Directors’ (NCSD’s) Technical Assistance and Health Equity Program recently collaborated...
Aug 10, 2016 | Kim Rodgers
Spotlight Blog Series: HUD Grant Advances Lead Prevention in Cook County, IllinoisBy Elizabeth Brasington, NACCHO Marketing/ Communications Intern Last week, Ingham County Health Department was featured as one of the 15 Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration (LHRD) awardees for our three-part blog series highlighting this impactful grant. Created by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), this funding aims to support communities to identify and reduce […] Aug 18, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman |
Partners in Care: Merck Foundation HIV Care Collaborative for Underserved PopulationsThe Merck Foundation recently shared the results of the HIV Care Collaborative (HCC) initiative aimed at helping communities better serve their HIV-positive (HIV+) populations. From 2012 to 2015, the Foundation committed $3.6 million to support local health departments in Atlanta, Georgia; Houston, Texas; and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and a National Program Office at the George Washington... Aug 18, 2016 | Kim Rodgers |
New TB Treatment Guidelines: Management of Patients Co-infected with TB and HIV Among Key RecommendationsAfter two decades of steady decline, the number of tuberculosis (TB) cases reported in the U.S. rose to 9,563 in 2015, serving as a reminder of the importance of continued efforts to eliminate this potentially fatal disease. Each day, health care professionals work diligently to treat patients with TB. To support this critical work, the […] Aug 16, 2016 | Erin Laird |
Report: Expanded Access to Hepatitis C Drugs for VeteransPer a recent article in the Journal of the American Medicine Association (JAMA), the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), aided by new funds from Congress, is extending new antiviral treatments to all veterans with hepatitis C treated within its health care system—regardless of the stage of their illness and whether they contracted these infections during military […] Aug 16, 2016 | Kim Rodgers |
Act Now! Support UN Activity on Antimicrobial ResistanceOn September 21, 2016, the United Nations (UN) will be holding a High Level Meeting on Antimicrobial Resistance at the UN headquarters in New York City. This meeting presents a great opportunity for world leaders to convene to address this problem in a coordinated manner across the globe. To help demonstrate strong public enthusiasm for this […] Aug 15, 2016 | Kim Rodgers |
NACCHO Request for Proposal: Seeking Consultant for Issue BriefWith funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), NACCHO will be developing an issue brief that explores the expanding role of Disease Intervention Specialists (DIS) and new opportunities resulting from this expanded role, especially opportunities available through health system reform and new or emerging healthcare reimbursement mechanisms. Topics addressed will include the... Aug 15, 2016 | Kim Rodgers |
CDC Publishes First National Study of Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Students’ HealthCDC recently published a new study, “Sexual Identity, Sex of Sexual Contacts, and Health-related Behaviors Among Students in Grades 9-12—United States and Selected Sites, 2015” in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. This new study compares the prevalence of more than 100 health behaviors among lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) students to their heterosexual peers. These […] Aug 12, 2016 | Kim Rodgers |
Webinar Series: Mental Health & HIV in the Rural SouthThe Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is hosting a two-part webinar series to outline disparities in need and access to mental health services experienced by individuals living with HIV/AIDS in the rural United States, and highlight resources for optimizing access to care and treatment that is inclusive of mental health. Innovative ways of reaching […] Aug 12, 2016 | Kim Rodgers |
Promising Practices Series: PrEP in STD ClinicsThe National Coalition of STD Directors’ (NCSD’s) Technical Assistance and Health Equity Program recently collaborated with CAI on their “Promising Practices” series. The latest installment focuses on PrEP Implementation in STD Clinics using three approaches: starter packs, active linkage, and passive referral. STD clinics are prime sites for PrEP recruitment and... Aug 10, 2016 | Kim Rodgers |
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