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Resources on STD Treatment Guidelines

The National Network of STD Clinical Prevention Training Centers (NNPTC) is a CDC-funded group of training centers created in...

Oct 20, 2017 | Kim Rodgers

HIV, STI, & Viral Hepatitis, Infectious Disease, Tuberculosis

World TB Day 2019: It’s Time to Take Action

Each year organizations across the globe recognize March 24 as World TB Day to commemorate the discovery of the bacterium that causes tuberculosis (TB), raise awareness about the impacts of TB, and highlight opportunities to combat this disease. This year’s theme, “It’s Time,” urged leaders worldwide to commit to taking action to address TB. NACCHO […]

Apr 09, 2019 | Erin Laird

HIV, STI, & Viral Hepatitis, Infectious Disease

Learning and Growing Skills for Disease Intervention Specialists, the Frontline Fighters of STD Epidemics

As part of NACCHO’s efforts to support Disease Intervention Specialists (DIS), which have included participation in the preparations for a national DIS certification program and development of new training courses for DIS and DIS supervisors, we provide scholarships for local health department (LHD) DIS to attend the National Coalition of STD Director’s (NCSD’s) annual STD […]

Apr 03, 2019 | Rebekah Horowitz

Tools & Resources, HIV, STI, & Viral Hepatitis

Insights: Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) and STIs

PrEP is a medication that can be used to help prevent human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Research has shown that when taken consistently, daily PrEP can reduce the risk of HIV infection by up to 90%. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended that PrEP be offered to individuals who are at […]

Mar 26, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

Tools & Resources, Opioid Overdose Epidemic

New Resource: Implementing the CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain

Providers wrote approximately 4.45 billion opioid prescriptions in 2016—with wide variation across states. In addition, an almost 1.8 million Americans, aged 12 or older, either abused or were dependent on prescription opioids in 2016. Improving the way opioids are prescribed through clinical practice guidelines, can ensure patients have access to safer, more effective pain treatment […]

Sep 24, 2018 | Kim Rodgers

HIV, STI, & Viral Hepatitis, Infectious Disease

CDC: Prenatal Syphilis Screening

The number of reported cases of congenital syphilis (CS) has increased every year since 2012, and from 2012 to 2016, the rate has increased 87%. In response, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has intensified its efforts to address this concerning trend. For example, CDC recommends syphilis screening for all women at the first […]

Aug 14, 2018 | Kim Rodgers

HIV, STI, & Viral Hepatitis, Infectious Disease

Updated: Adult and Adolescent Opportunistic Infection Guidelines

Last month, four sections of the Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Opportunistic Infections in HIV-Infected Adults and Adolescents were updated. Updates include the sections on human papillomavirus (HPV) and human herpesvirus-8 (HHV-8). View the guidelines.

Jun 27, 2018 | Kim Rodgers

HIV, STI, & Viral Hepatitis

NVHR Applauds New Guidelines for HCV Screening/Treatment of At-Risk Populations

The National Viral Hepatitis Roundtable (NVHR), a national coalition working to eliminate hepatitis B and C in the United States, recently applauded the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) and the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) for updating their hepatitis C virus (HCV) screening and treatment recommendations to focus on eradicating […]

May 31, 2018 | Kim Rodgers

HIV, STI, & Viral Hepatitis, Infectious Disease

Hepatitis Awareness Month 2018: Addressing Hepatitis A

By Meghan McGinty, PhD, MPH, MBA, Deputy Director of the Big Cities Health Coalition, and Michelle Cantu, MPH, Director of Infectious Diseases and Immunization, NACCHO The month of May is designated as Hepatitis Awareness Month in the United States and May 19th is Hepatitis Testing Day. During this month, NACCHO will highlight the role of local […]

May 14, 2018 | Kim Rodgers

Resources on STD Treatment Guidelines

The National Network of STD Clinical Prevention Training Centers (NNPTC) is a CDC-funded group of training centers created in partnership with health departments and universities. The training centers are dedicated to increasing the knowledge and skills of health professionals in the areas of sexual health, and NNPTC provides health professionals with a spectrum of state-of-the-art educational...

Oct 20, 2017 | Kim Rodgers

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