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Infographic & Primer on National STD Trends

The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials published a new infographic and primer on national STD trends to help health...

May 06, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

  • HIV, STI, & Viral Hepatitis

    CDC Seeking Feedback on STD Treatment Guidelines App

    Do You Use CDC’s STD Treatment Guidelines Mobile App? CDC is Looking for Healthcare Providers to Share Feedback! If you are a...

    May 02, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

    • HIV, STI, & Viral Hepatitis, Infectious Disease

    Gear Up for STD Awareness Week 2020

    In a recent Dear Colleague letter, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced the transition from STD Awareness Month to STD Awareness Week, which will be held April 12-18, 2020. The goal of the observance is still to raise awareness about what STDs are; how they impact our lives; and why prevention, testing, and treatment […]

    Mar 16, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

    Tools & Resources, HIV, STI, & Viral Hepatitis, Infectious Disease

    NCSD Releases STD 101 Handout

    Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are on the rise and it’s more important than ever to spread the word. The National Coalition for STD Directors (NCSD) recently released a new fact sheet that overviews what’s going on nationally in STDs, highlights the costs to the nation, and gives some practical tips for getting involved. View this resource.

    Feb 18, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

    HIV, STI, & Viral Hepatitis

    CDC “Dear Colleague” Letter Highlights STD Priorities

    Dr. Gail Bolan, Director of the Division of STD Prevention (DSTDP) at CDC, shared an end-of-the-year message outlining what the Division has been working on and what is upcoming, including their next steps in the fight against STDs by focusing on four strategy areas: enhancing STD surveillance promoting cost-effective STD interventions such as outbreak investigations, […]

    Jan 07, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

    HIV, STI, & Viral Hepatitis

    Highlights: NACCHO Represents Local Public Health at STD Engage

    STD Engage 2019: Innovate. Impact. Empower was held in Alexandria, VA, November 19-22, 2019. The conference brought together disease intervention specialists (DIS), clinic and program staff, and directors, as well as stakeholders from across the country to learn about innovations in the field and discuss how to make headway against crisis levels of STIs. Staff […]

    Dec 04, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

    HIV, STI, & Viral Hepatitis, Research & Reports

    2018 STD Surveillance Report: STIs Rates Rapidly Increased Again

    On October 8, 2019, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released the Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Surveillance Report, 2018. Devastatingly, rates of reportable STDs, syphilis, chlamydia, and gonorrhea, surged for the fifth year in a row.

    Oct 08, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

    HIV, STI, & Viral Hepatitis, Infectious Disease

    2020 STD Prevention Conference: Date Announcement & Theme Contest

    The STD Prevention Conference Scientific Committee needs your help in selecting the conference theme. The person who submits the winning theme will receive free registration to the 2020 STD Prevention Conference, which will be held September 14-17, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Conference details will be posted to this website as information becomes available. From the […]

    Aug 29, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

    Webinar, HIV, STI, & Viral Hepatitis

    Webinar Recording: Engaging with Tribal Communities in Responding to STDs

    On April 10, NACCHO, the National Coalition of STD Directors (NCSD), and the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) co-hosted a webinar, “Engaging with Tribal Communities in Responding to STDs: An Update on the Indian Health Service’s STD Surveillance Report & How Health Departments Can Collaborate with Tribal Organizations.” The webinar addressed STD […]

    May 07, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

    Infographic & Primer on National STD Trends

    The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials published a new infographic and primer on national STD trends to help health agency leaders make the case for robust STD prevention and treatment programs. The infographic outlines the rising rates of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), the importance of investing in health department STD programs, and how public health […]

    May 06, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

    HIV, STI, & Viral Hepatitis

    CDC Seeking Feedback on STD Treatment Guidelines App

    Do You Use CDC’s STD Treatment Guidelines Mobile App? CDC is Looking for Healthcare Providers to Share Feedback! If you are a healthcare provider (e.g., doctor, nurse, physician’s assistant) providing clinical care to patients who have an STD or are at risk for STDs and you have used the CDC STD Tx Guide app in the […]

    May 02, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

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    Funding Opportunity, COVID-19, Immunization, Partnerships

    Request for Proposals: Technical Assistance to Improve Vaccine Access, Education,...

    NACCHO, with support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), released a funding opportunity for The Improving...

    Feb 12, 2024 | Tori Decea

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    Win $25,000 in cash prizes. Share your innovative strategies for engaging with rural...

    The EPA's Small Communities, Big Challenges Competition encourages local governments to demonstrate their innovative strategies, from...

    Nov 16, 2023 | Anu Varma

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    Oct 12, 2023 | Anu Varma

    COVID-19, Healthcare-Associated Infections, ID Featured, Infection, Prevention, and Control

    BLOC COVID+ Spotlight: Central District Health Department

    Sep 11, 2023 | Irene Halferty, Kristen Ross

    COVID-19, Healthcare-Associated Infections, ID Featured, Infection, Prevention, and Control

    BLOC COVID+ Spotlight: Calhoun County Health Department

    Sep 08, 2023 | Irene Halferty, Kristen Ross

    COVID-19, Healthcare-Associated Infections, ID Featured, Infection, Prevention, and Control

    BLOC COVID+ Spotlight: Pima County

    The Building Local Operational Capacity for COVID-19, Healthcare-Associated Infections, and Antimicrobial Resistance (BLOC COVID-19+)...

    Aug 14, 2023 | Irene Halferty, Kristen Ross

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