New Rapid Syphilis Testing Resources Available on NCSD Website

The National Coalition of STD Directors (NCSD) has added rapid syphilis testing (RST) resources to its website at www.ncsddc.org/rst....

Dec 16, 2015 | Alyssa Kitlas

  • Investments in Electronic Processes Advance Service Delivery and Improve the...

    By Dr. Swannie Jett, NACCHO President and Health Officer for the Florida Department of Health in Seminole County Since new...

    Dec 16, 2015 | NacchoVoice

  • International Day of Persons with Disabilities: How Local Health Departments Can...

    By Meredith Williams, Health and Disability Fellow, NACCHO On December 3, 2015, the global community commemorated the International...

    Dec 15, 2015 | Mary Hodges

  • New Integrated Food Safety Centers of Excellence Regions

    The Integrated Food Safety Centers of Excellence have developed geographic regions to better provide tools and resources to state and...

    Dec 15, 2015 | Katie Regan

  • New Materials on Reimbursement for Female Condoms

    The National Coalition of STD Directors and the National Family Planning and Reproductive Health Association released two new...

    Dec 15, 2015 | Alyssa Kitlas

  • Abstracts Now Open for the 2016 Public Health Informatics Conference

    Abstract submissions for the 2016 Public Health Informatics Conference are now open through January 27, 2016 at 11:59PM PST....

    Dec 14, 2015 | Admin

  • CDC Analysis Shows National Trends in HIV Diagnosis from 2005-2014

    The CDC released a new national analysis that showed an almost 20% decline in HIV diagnoses in the United States from 2005 to 2014....

    Dec 14, 2015 | Alyssa Kitlas

  • Latest CDC Act Against AIDS Initiative: Doing It

    The CDC launched its latest communications campaign, Doing It, a new national bilingual campaign that emphasizes the importance of HIV...

    Dec 11, 2015 | Alyssa Kitlas

  • NACCHO Funds Ten Local Health Departments to Identify Strategies to Increase HPV...

    NACCHO awarded ten local health departments funding to identify strategies and develop an action plan to improve vaccination rates for...

    Dec 11, 2015 | Kate Drezner

  • New Rapid Syphilis Testing Resources Available on NCSD Website

    The National Coalition of STD Directors (NCSD) has added rapid syphilis testing (RST) resources to its website at www.ncsddc.org/rst. This section will act as a clearinghouse for a variety of RST resources. Visit the website for NCSD’s updated RST tri-fold, past webinars on syphilis testing, and individual state RST protocols.

    Dec 16, 2015 | Alyssa Kitlas

    Investments in Electronic Processes Advance Service Delivery and Improve the Public’s Health

    By Dr. Swannie Jett, NACCHO President and Health Officer for the Florida Department of Health in Seminole County Since new technologies emerge every day, the field of local public health can reap the benefits of our nation’s expanding health information technology (IT) infrastructure. At my local health department (LHD) in Seminole County, FL, we recently […]

    Dec 16, 2015 | NacchoVoice

    International Day of Persons with Disabilities: How Local Health Departments Can Promote Inclusion

    By Meredith Williams, Health and Disability Fellow, NACCHO On December 3, 2015, the global community commemorated the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD). This year’s theme was “Inclusion Matters: Access and Empowerment for People of All Abilities.”1 NACCHO’s Health and Disability Project Team joins the President of the United States, the United Nations (UN), and […]

    Dec 15, 2015 | Mary Hodges

    New Integrated Food Safety Centers of Excellence Regions

    The Integrated Food Safety Centers of Excellence have developed geographic regions to better provide tools and resources to state and local public health professionals. These regions provide a point-of-contact to help guide jurisdictions to the resources that best meet their needs. Also check out the newest special edition of Centered on Food Safety for more information.

    Dec 15, 2015 | Katie Regan

    New Materials on Reimbursement for Female Condoms

    The National Coalition of STD Directors and the National Family Planning and Reproductive Health Association released two new resources for Female Condoms. The first piece is a factsheet for providers with background on the female condom and its reimbursability, including codes and a prescription sample. The second piece is a palm card designed for patients to educate […]

    Dec 15, 2015 | Alyssa Kitlas

    Abstracts Now Open for the 2016 Public Health Informatics Conference

    Abstract submissions for the 2016 Public Health Informatics Conference are now open through January 27, 2016 at 11:59PM PST. Presenters will be asked to select one of eight topic areas that most closely aligns with the content of the proposed abstract and one of four session categories. The Public Health Informatics Conference will take place […]

    Dec 14, 2015 | Admin

    CDC Analysis Shows National Trends in HIV Diagnosis from 2005-2014

    The CDC released a new national analysis that showed an almost 20% decline in HIV diagnoses in the United States from 2005 to 2014. Unfortunately, the same level of success was not seen among all gay and bisexual men and in Southern states. Read the full press release. Among the findings: From 2005-2014, the annual […]

    Dec 14, 2015 | Alyssa Kitlas

    Latest CDC Act Against AIDS Initiative: Doing It

    The CDC launched its latest communications campaign, Doing It, a new national bilingual campaign that emphasizes the importance of HIV testing for all people aged 18-64, at the National HIV Prevention Conference. Overall, the campaign emphasizes that HIV testing is a normal part of life—everyone is Doing It. Testing campaign advertisements feature a diverse group of participants, […]

    Dec 11, 2015 | Alyssa Kitlas

    NACCHO Funds Ten Local Health Departments to Identify Strategies to Increase HPV Vaccination Rates

    NACCHO awarded ten local health departments funding to identify strategies and develop an action plan to improve vaccination rates for human papillomavirus (HPV), the leading cause of cervical and several other types of cancers. The award, with funding from the CDC, will provide direct support to the health departments to engage locally with healthcare providers […]

    Dec 11, 2015 | Kate Drezner

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