Dear Colleague,
Welcome to NCC News. This online newsletter was created to keep you up-to-date on all things chlamydia, and related areas of interest. We hope you will find it useful and informative. Please feel free to share this with your colleagues who may also find it of use.
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CDC Releases New STD Treatment Guidelines |
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CDC released its Sexually Transmitted Disease Treatment Guidelines-2010 in the December 17th issue of MMWR. The 2010 Guidelines, which update the 2006 Guidelines, serve as a source of clinical guidance and advise health care providers on the most effective treatment regimens, screening procedures, and prevention and vaccination strategies for STDs. A podcast featuring lead author, Dr.Kimberly Workowski, will be posted on December 20. Visit the website for associated clinical tools and updates. |
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CSG and Partnership for Prevention Hold Session for State Legislators |
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In conjunction with the Council of State Government's (CSG) 2010 national conference, state legislators attended a session to learn more about health reform and state policies that can reduce health disparities related to STDs and HIV/AIDS. Speakers from CDC, the Massachusetts Dept. of Public Health, and medical and community services providers gave background information on STDs/HIV and how state legislators can address these issues in their states and communities. Legislators from Utah and Rhode Island presented how they were able to gain passage of bills to broaden prevention efforts and establish expedited partner therapy. Legislators discussed policy initiatives they expect to pursue during the 2011-2012 legislative sessions. |
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IOM Holds First Meeting of Committee on Preventive Services for Women
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On November 16, 2010, the Institute of Medicine held its first meeting of the Committee on Preventive Services for Women. The committee is charged with reviewing the currently recommended preventive services for women and identifying any gaps that may exist. The expert committee will make recommendations to HHS on what preventive services are necessary for women's health and well-being throughout the lifespan to be used in the development of comprehensive guidelines for women's preventive services under the Affordable Care Act. |
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First NCC Research Brief Available! |
The NCC Research Committee has released the first of an upcoming series of research briefs. Developments in STD Testing: Chlamydia Screening reviews current diagnostic and testing methods and outlines the preferred specimen types and tests. We encourage you to share this research brief widely. |
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Mayo Clinic's Sexual Health Blog Highlights NCC |
| The Mayo Clinic recently highlighted the work of the NCC in its expert Sexual Health Blog. The blog post stressed the high burden of chlamydial infection in the U.S. and encouraged sexually active young women 25 and under to request annual chlamydia screening. |
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Fancy a Quickie?
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The National Health Service has created a popular public awareness campaign to encourage chlamydia screening in Derbyshire County, UK. On the "Fancy a Quickie?" website, users can find facts on chlamydia and order testing kits by mail. Since the campaign was rolled out in August 2009, chlamydia screening in the county has more than doubled. |
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Congratulations, Al Cohall! |
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Congratulations to NCC member, Dr. Alwyn Cohall, who was recently named as the Huffington Post's "Greatest Person of the Day." Al was recognized for his dedication to Harlem's youth through his work with the Harlem Health Promotion Center and Project STAY. |
