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RFA: Innovative STD Prevention and
Control Programs
NACCHO is currently seeking applications from local health departments to share stories, lessons learned, tools, and resources from their experiences developing or adapting innovative STD prevention and control programs with community partners, which may include school-based health centers, pharmacies, faith organizations, and others. The application deadline is next Monday, Dec. 19. Any questions should be directed to Kate Heyer, Senior Program Analyst, by email or by calling (202) 507-4251.
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Stay Connected with News from Washington
News from Washington is a NACCHO e-newsletter that  provides up to date information about activities in Congress and the Administration that affect local health departments. The weekly e-newsletter is currently being sent to the primary NACCHO contact for each local health department and members of the Congressional Action Network. Contact Eli Briggs, NACCHO Director of Government Affairs, with any questions. View the latest edition and sign up to receive the newsletter here. |
| 2012 International AIDS Conference
The 2012 International AIDS Conference will be held in Washington, DC, July 22-27, 2012. Abstracts are being accepted now through February 15. Registration is also open, with early registration ending February 23. Learn more about the conference on their website.
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CDC Campaign Targets Black MSM
 The CDC has launched a campaign, "Testing Makes Us Stronger," targeting black men who have sex with men (MSM), the population most affected by HIV/AIDS. The campaign aims to increase knowledge and awareness about HIV/AIDS, in order to increase rates of testing. The website offers campaign resources, such as fact sheets, posters, banner ads, and more. |
Survey Asks Mississippi Parents about Sex Education
The Center for Mississippi Health Policy recently conducted a study on parents' attitudes regarding the content of sex education curriculum. The study found that the majority of parents believe that sex education should begin in middle school, should be comprehensive, and should be determined by public health professionals. This study may be an important influence when local school boards decide between abstinence-only and abstinence-plus curricula in 2012. Learn more about the study and its implications. |
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Rapid Syphilis Test Pamphlet
Syphilis rates have been on the rise since 2001. Most  cases are simple to treat, but early testing and screening are essential. The National Coalition of STD Directors present this pamphlet, which is designed to educate health professionals about the need for increased screening and testing among high risk populations and to discuss the implications of the first ever rapid syphilis test.
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NACCHO's Community Health Webcasts and Teleconferences
Take a look at the list of NACCHO's archived community health webcasts. |
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, send an e-mail to hivsti@naccho.org with the subject line: "For HIV List." |
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. For additional information about NACCHO, visit: www.naccho.org. |
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