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This week the Biden Administration released the first phase of its national monkeypox vaccine strategy.
Jun 30, 2022 | Beth Hess
The CDC and Florida Department of Health have released new resources and updates regarding the meningococcal disease outbreak in...
Jun 29, 2022 | Kimberly Nalley
HIV, STI, Viral Hepatitis, and Harm Reduction Digest: June 29, 2022
Jun 29, 2022
In its updated Harm Reduction policy statement, the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) reaffirms its...
Jun 28, 2022 | Anjana Rao
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court announced its decision on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health, reversing previous decisions on Roe v. Wade...
Jun 24, 2022 | Adriane Casalotti
A new Dear Colleague letter from the CDC's Division of HIV Prevention discusses National HIV Testing Day (NHTD), a day to emphasize...
Jun 24, 2022 | Guest Author, Julia Zigman
Learn why having the voices of people with disabilities directly at the table and in the conversation will help to ensure that any...
Jun 23, 2022 | Guest Author
Jun 21, 2022
Join health department, federal, and community partners across the U.S. in observing National HIV Testing Day on Monday, June 27. This...
Jun 17, 2022 | Julia Zigman
The CDC and Florida Department of Health have released new resources and updates regarding the meningococcal disease outbreak in Florida and how to prepare for cases in other jurisdictions.
In its updated Harm Reduction policy statement, the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) reaffirms its support of a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to substance use, centering harm reduction and equity in order to curb transmission of HIV, viral hepatitis, and other blood-borne diseases, prevent overdose, and, ultimately, to promote the health and well-being of...
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court announced its decision on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health, reversing previous decisions on Roe v. Wade (1973) and Planned Parenthood v. Casey (1992). The 1973 landmark decision codified a person’s right to abortion nationwide, and the ruling on Dobbs removes this constitutional protection, leaving access to comprehensive reproductive healthcare, including abortion,...
A new Dear Colleague letter from the CDC's Division of HIV Prevention discusses National HIV Testing Day (NHTD), a day to emphasize the importance of HIV testing and make sure everyone knows their status so they can take steps to improve their health, regardless of the result.
Learn why having the voices of people with disabilities directly at the table and in the conversation will help to ensure that any preparedness activities and plans made by local health departments are fully accessible.
Join health department, federal, and community partners across the U.S. in observing National HIV Testing Day on Monday, June 27. This year’s theme is “HIV Testing is Self-care” because knowing your status gives you powerful information to help stay healthy.
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