|
|
|
|
NACCHO's HIV/STI Prevention "Tool or Model Practice of the Week"
 This week's featured tool from NACCHO's Toolbox is an online HIV Risk Assessment for MSM, which was developed by a coalition of HIV education and prevention providers. The survey questions are designed to assess HIV risk for MSM and provide immediate access to comprehensive information about HIV risk and prevention.
|
|
Study: Most Young Women Can Use Emergency Contraception Correc tly
Research published in April's issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology explored the potential misunderstanding of how to use the emergency contraception pill Plan B OneStep in females aged 11-17. Researchers found that 92 percent of study participants correctly selected to use or not use the product and 93 percent used it according to the instructions on the label. Additionally, correct use of the product was not found to be associated with age. The researchers concluded that restricting young females' use of a single-tablet emergency contraceptive by prescription only is not warranted, because females younger than 17 years can use it in a manner consistent with over-the-counter access.
|
|
Webinar on HIV Testing in Pharmacies
The Rural Center for HIV/AIDS Prevention presents this webinar on exploring options for HIV testing in rural communities. The webinar is free and open to anyone engaged in HIV prevention with a focus on HIV testing expansion. The webinar will be held May 15 from 3-4:30 PM EDT. Register here by May 8.
|
|
StopBullying.gov Relaunches
The Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Education have unveiled an enhanced StopBullying.gov. The site encourages children, parents, educators, and communities to take action to prevent and respond to bullying.
|
|
MMWR: HIV, Other STD, and Pregnancy Prevention Education in Public Secondary Schools 
In the United States, 46 percent of high school students have had sexual intercourse and are potentially at risk for HIV, other STDs, and pregnancy. To estimate changes in the percentage of secondary schools that teach specific HIV, other STD, and pregnancy prevention risk reduction topics, the CDC analyzed 2008 and 2010 School Health Profiles data for public secondary schools in 45 states. Click here to read the full report.
|
|
|
|
|
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. |
Have a Resource You'd Like to Share or Looking for Something Specific?
 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." Additionally, if you have a request for a tool or need assistance that you think another LHD could provide, send an e-mail and we'll include your request in a future e-newsletter. |
NACCHO's Community Health Webcasts and Teleconferences
Take a look at the list of NACCHO's archived community health webcasts. |
The mission of the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) is to be a leader, partner, catalyst, and voice for local public health departments. For additional information about NACCHO, visit www.naccho.org.
|
|
|
