The Department of Health and Human Services has announced two funding opportunities aimed at promoting healthy adolescence and preventing teen pregnancy. Please see the details below. Announcement of Availability of Funds for Phase I Replicating…
Scientific advances have made possible the development of clinical interventions that significantly lower the transmission of the HIV virus. These interventions, better known as biomedical HIV prevention, consist of powerful methods that reduce HIV transmission,…
On April 18, NACCHO marked the annual observation of National Transgender HIV Testing Day, which recognizes the importance of routine HIV testing, status awareness, and continued focus on HIV prevention and treatment efforts among transgender and…
The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials’ (ASTHO’s) latest podcast episode highlights public health perspectives on the resurgence of STDs, emerging challenges, and the critical role of disease intervention specialists. Featured guests include Gail Bolan,…
The Southern HIV/AIDS Strategy Initiative (SASI) has released new research on Perceptions and Impact of HIV Stigma among High Risk Populations in the US Deep South. This study examines community HIV-related stigma in the US Deep…
NACCHO recently hosted a webinar on “Approaches to Advancing HIV Prevention and Care,” the first in a three-part series on Implementing Model Practices in Your Community. The webinar featured the following: The Florida Department of Health…
SYNChronicity convenes clinicians, service providers, government officials, community-based organization staff, fiscal managers, consumers, and youth, among others, to address HIV, HCV, and LGBT health through education, training, networking, and resource sharing. Together, participants “SYNC” across…
Written by Nikole Gettings, Intern on NACCHO’s HIV, STI, and Viral Hepatitis Team The State of Sexual Health in African-American Men As rates of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) among racial and ethnic minorities continue to…
In honor of National STD Awareness Month this April, the Maryland Department of Health’s Center for STI Prevention (CSTIP), along with its training partners, the STD/HIV Prevention Training Center at Johns Hopkins, invites you to…
Overview Local health departments (LHDs) play an important role in the prevention, care, and treatment of HIV, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and viral hepatitis. We have the tools and technologies to end the HIV epidemic,…