Syndemic Approaches for STIs, HIV, and Viral Hepatitis
The term syndemic refers to multiple epidemics that co-occur within a population as a result of shared social and contextual factors, resulting in worse health outcomes. The United States is experiencing a syndemic of STIs, HIV, and viral hepatitis, and local health departments (LHDs) are working to align, prioritize, and maximize their STI, HIV, and hepatitis resources and programs to more effectively address these intersecting epidemics. Check out the resources below to learn more about syndemic approaches at LHDs, including promising practices.
NACCHO's policy statements and communications to Congress and the administration related to the syndemic of STIs, HIV, and viral hepatitis are found here. The organization's Board of Directors determines positions on public health issues. Learn how local health departments have used NACCHO's policy statements to influence local, state and federal policy.
NACCHO members participate actively in the organization's policy development process through workgroups. The STI HIV Syndemics Workgroup contributes to the development and revision of all related policy statements. Learn more about this workgroup and apply to join here.
| Webinar Title | Description | Slides | Date | Additional Resources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridging the Gap | This webinar describes service integration models and shares insights related to integrating services for STIs and the infectious disease consequences of the opioid epidemic | Slides | April 28, 2025 | Project Report and article in the Journal of Public Health Management and Practice |
| Advancing the Syndemic Model | In this one-hour webinar, NACCHO and Chicago Department of Public Health define syndemic approaches and highlight various strategies used by LHDs to address the syndemic. The presenters also discuss common barriers that affect this work and identify strategies local health departments can use to address HIV, STIs, hepatitis, and tuberculosis | Slides | November 19, 2024 |
