HIV, STI, Viral Hepatitis, and Syndemic Approaches
Building the capacity of local health departments to address the syndemic of STIs, HIV, and viral hepatitis.
NACCHO’s Syndemics program aims to strengthen the capacity of local health departments to address the intersecting epidemics of STIs, HIV, and viral hepatitis by providing technical and capacity building assistance, developing and disseminating tools and resources, and facilitating information exchange, peer engagement, and learning opportunities. Learn more about our work and access our most recently developed resources below.
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The STI HIV Syndemic Workgroup (SHSW) provides guidance and input on NACCHO’s STI, HIV and syndemic programmatic, policy, and advocacy efforts. Workgroup members provide a local perspective and voice for NACCHO’s work at the national level to support, advance, and promote the role of local health departments in the prevention, care, and treatment of HIV, STIs, viral hepatitis and other conditions of the HIV STI syndemic. The workgroup provides a forum to discuss emerging and persistent issues in the field; identify and share best practices; review and provide input on new and existing initiatives; and develop and maintain NACCHO policy statements. The SHSW provides a valuable opportunity for peer learning and engagement with other experts in the field.
Workgroup applications for 2025-2026 are now open! Learn more and apply here.
NACCHO's policy statements and communications to Congress and the administration on a multitude of issues related to HIV, STI, and viral hepatitis are found below. The organization's Board of Directors determines positions on public health issues.
The following policy statements demonstrate NACCHO's support for comprehensive HIV and STI prevention efforts at a national level.