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 NACCHO's HIV/STI Prevention "Tool of the Week" This week's tool from NACCHO's Toolbox is a Client Rights and Responsibilities Form, from the Oregon Health and Science University, which can be used as a template for defining the rights and responsibilites of patients participating in prevention programs. |
Training for Male-focused  Adolescent Pregnancy, HIV/AIDS and STD Prevention Program Available
Training for Wise Guys, an adolescent pregnancy, HIV/AIDS and STD prevention program for young men, will be held April 2-3, 2009 in Myrtle Beach, SC. This program, which seeks to address young men's perceptions of sexuality and masculinity and promote male responsibility, is designed to be implemented by educators, healthcare workers, mentors, coaches, and counselors who instruct or supervise adolescent males. Other training dates and locations are also available. For more information, click here. |
The 2007 National School Climate Survey: The Experiences of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Youth in Our Nation's Schools
The Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network has released its National School Climate Survey, which documents the experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth in schools. This compendium, which profiles instances of violence, harassment and absenteeism related to gender identity or sexual orientation, provides detailed information about the experiences of LGBT students in the U.S. To access this document, click here. |
 Wellness Checklist for People Living with HIV
The Test Positive Aware Network has produced a checklist of recommended tests and vaccinations for people living with HIV. This guide is available by clicking here. |
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Hepatitis C Services Integration Manual
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has developed a manual for integrating Hepatitis C programs into existing public health programs. To access this resource, click here. |
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National American Indian AIDS Summit
The National American Indian AIDS Summit, which will be held July 14-15, 2009 in Rochester, NY, will attempt to find better health care delivery systems in diverse settings in HIV/AIDS prevention and education for the Native American Indian community. Native American representatives from tribes throughout the USA will be asked to attend. For more information, click here. | |
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Job Opportunities: NACCHO Headquarters
NACCHO is currently seeking candidates for a number of positions at NACCHO headquarters in Washington, DC. To view these job descriptions and to apply, click here. |
NACCHO's Community Health Webcast and Teleconference Web page
Take a look at the list of NACCHO's upcoming and archived community health webcasts. To access this listing, click here. |
Have a resource you'd like to share?
The NACCHO HIV/STI List welcomes all tools, research, and resources that you would like to share with local health departments. To submit a resource, e-mail hivsti@naccho.org with the Subject Line: "For HIV List." |
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NACCHO is the national organization representing local health departments. NACCHO works to support efforts that protect and improve the health of all people and all communities by promoting national policy, developing resources and programs, seeking health equity and supporting effective local public health practice and systems.
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