[HIV-STD-Prevention] STD Weekly: Free Rapid Syphilis Tests Available – January 26, 2024 #u#

Bortoli Gianna A Gianna.A.Bortoli at oha.oregon.gov
Wed Jan 31 13:26:20 PST 2024 

We wanted to highlight two features in the NCSD newsletter:

  *   National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is coming up on February 7
  *   Free Rapid Syphilis Tests for Tribal Health Organizations are available
Please see the information below for more details.
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[National Coalition of STD Directors]
 STD Weekly
January 26, 2024
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NCSD Featured Information

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Request for Proposals: Adolescent Sexual Health Project Consultant
NCSD is soliciting proposals from professionals with demonstrated subject matter expertise and technical assistance on adolescent health and sexual health services, youth engagement, health equity, working with state education agencies (SEAs) and local health departments, developing, and sharing professional development tools, generating stakeholder buy-in, and outbreak response as it relates to adolescent health. Learn More<https://ncsddc.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0f521187d5810090e57158395&id=8d8acf8cea&e=9ff08e973b>

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Free Rapid Syphilis Tests for Tribal Health Organizations
With the rising rates of congenital syphilis within Indian country, Diagnostics Direct<https://ncsddc.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0f521187d5810090e57158395&id=899dd00f7e&e=9ff08e973b> is partnering with NCSD in order to aid in meeting the specific needs of tribal communities by donating free rapid syphilis tests. If you are interested in receiving test donations, please reach out to Cait Shea, Senior Manager of Clinical Programs, at cshea at ncsdcc.org<mailto:cshea at ncsddc.org>.

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National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is coming up on February 7! In recognition, NCSD has a Learning Spotlight video available: Current HIV and AIDS Trends, Prevention, and Improving Patient Outcomes<https://ncsddc.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0f521187d5810090e57158395&id=a942ae7cdf&e=9ff08e973b>. There's also an accompanying handout<https://ncsddc.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0f521187d5810090e57158395&id=f791a1e5bf&e=9ff08e973b>. Check out this course and others on the NCSD Learning Center -- you'll need to log in or create your free account to watch. Get Started<https://ncsddc.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0f521187d5810090e57158395&id=020e61c77f&e=9ff08e973b>

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NCSD Learning Center Learning Spotlights
Have you seen our other Learning Spotlight videos? Check them out on the NCSD Learning Center!

  *   Herpes Basics for the Public Health Professional video<https://ncsddc.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0f521187d5810090e57158395&id=7abc7c130b&e=9ff08e973b>
  *   Leveraging Rural Health to Build Healthy Communities video<https://ncsddc.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0f521187d5810090e57158395&id=06637cd723&e=9ff08e973b> and Advocacy Sheet<https://ncsddc.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0f521187d5810090e57158395&id=5a4f38eee7&e=9ff08e973b>
  *   World AIDS Day – Remember, Honor, Advocate video<https://ncsddc.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0f521187d5810090e57158395&id=8dfdf70e7a&e=9ff08e973b>
  *   Contraception and STI Prevention Video 2023<https://ncsddc.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0f521187d5810090e57158395&id=34c9c763b2&e=9ff08e973b> and Infographic<https://ncsddc.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0f521187d5810090e57158395&id=353867c894&e=9ff08e973b>


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Upcoming Events

JAN 11 - FEB 1
Cervical Cancer Awareness Month Webinars<https://ncsddc.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0f521187d5810090e57158395&id=327a0d3af0&e=9ff08e973b>
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month and AVAC is sponsoring a series of webinars to help advocates who care about sexual and reproductive health and rights to understand who is impacted by cervical cancer, what it means for key populations, its intersection with HIV, and the status of treatment and prevention.
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JAN 23 - FEB 14
Virginia Department of Health Mpox Trainings<https://ncsddc.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0f521187d5810090e57158395&id=aadbe84bcb&e=9ff08e973b>
In January and February 2024, the VDH Mpox Response Team will host four in-person mpox training sessions for healthcare providers. We ask that you register for the event closest to you and help promote the training among your local healthcare providers! VDH staff and local clinicians will share information on the epidemiology of the 2022–2023 mpox outbreak, testing and treatment strategies, vaccination, incorporating mpox into routine HIV and STI care, and lessons learned during the mpox outbreak.
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FEB 15
The Adolescent Medicine Trials Network (ATN): Research addressing HIV health inequities among US adolescents and young adults<https://ncsddc.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0f521187d5810090e57158395&id=00a7b608e2&e=9ff08e973b>
Join for an overview of the newest cycle of the Adolescent Medicine Trials Network! This webinar will highlight ATN 165: Linking Youth to PrEP Services (LYPS) which tests an innovative mobile delivery and mHealth intervention to optimize PrEP adherence and persistence among sexual minority men, ATN 167: Legal, Economic, and Affirming Peer Support (LEAP) for transgender and gender diverse youth, and how the network prioritizes and amplifies the voices of youth directly impacted by the ATN’s pivotal research.
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FEB 27
Ending the Syndemic: Harm Reduction, PrEP and PEP: Preventing HIV<https://ncsddc.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0f521187d5810090e57158395&id=27a2cdbd94&e=9ff08e973b>
Staff serving American Indian & Alaska Native people are invited to participate in the Ending the Syndemic: Harm Reduction, PrEP and PEP: Preventing HIV virtual training. This 2.5-hour virtual training program is designed to aid clinicians in effectively integrating Harm Reduction, Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), and Post-exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) services in Indian Health Service, Tribal and Urban Indian clinics to prevent HIV.
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MAY 23
Sexual Health Is Mental Health Virtual Conference<https://ncsddc.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0f521187d5810090e57158395&id=c294c839fd&e=9ff08e973b>
Celebrating 5 years as a 501c3 non profit organization, Something Positive for Positive People (SPFPP) will be presenting an analysis of its most recent herpes stigma survey at its very first online conference. The theme of this conference is "Sexual Health is Mental Health", focusing on herpes stigma in healthcare, how one's identity can be interconnected with their sexuality after an STI diagnosis, and the physical expressions of stigma that can sometimes lead to suicide ideation. We will also present SPFPP's proposed solutions to the symptoms of herpes stigma which will have a secondary impact on STD Prevention efforts & Sex Education programs.

This conference is for Public Health professionals, especially who might work with individuals living with herpes, as well as mental health professionals. Anyone can come learn how to be a better ally and support people navigating herpes stigma.
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JUNE 2-5
STI Engage: Shaping the Nation's Health<https://ncsddc.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0f521187d5810090e57158395&id=669a6e6664&e=9ff08e973b>
STI Engage 2024 is known as the place for STI professionals to hear from national leaders – government officials, researchers, clinicians – as well as their own peers, as always, with top-notch production, game-changing content, and a lot of fun. Building on the momentum of STD Engage 2023, when more than 1,200 STI professionals joined us in New Orleans, we’re bringing the STI sector’s signature conference to the nation’s capitol.
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This Week In Congress
See the scoop on what's happening this week in Congress.
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This Month In State Policy
Highlights from key sexual health policies across state legislatures.
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STDs In The News
All that's new and breaking in STD prevention.

  *   20% of Americans have an STI, but it's not necessarily who you think – Forbes<https://ncsddc.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0f521187d5810090e57158395&id=9f5b0e374b&e=9ff08e973b>
  *   NYC Department of Health issues guidelines on doxy-PEP for gay, bi men and trans women – Edge Media<https://ncsddc.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0f521187d5810090e57158395&id=f4112d1f5e&e=9ff08e973b>
  *   NYC health officials, doctors embracing doxy-PEP for STI prevention – Gay City News<https://ncsddc.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0f521187d5810090e57158395&id=d98891128d&e=9ff08e973b>
  *   Promise? Making good on the potential of long-acting injectables for Black communities – Positively Aware<https://ncsddc.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0f521187d5810090e57158395&id=5f3551cc77&e=9ff08e973b>
  *   Congenital syphilis claimed the lives of eight NC babies last year – NC Health News<https://ncsddc.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0f521187d5810090e57158395&id=7b7f52dec6&e=9ff08e973b>
  *   Bill would revise Tennessee's decades-old law targeting HIV-positive people convicted of sex work – Metro<https://ncsddc.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0f521187d5810090e57158395&id=d4f684906d&e=9ff08e973b>
  *   Ancient DNA offers new evidence in long-standing syphilis theory – CNN<https://ncsddc.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0f521187d5810090e57158395&id=4a207629e4&e=9ff08e973b>
  *   No cervical cancer cases in HPV-vaccinated women – BBC<https://ncsddc.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0f521187d5810090e57158395&id=6df5473100&e=9ff08e973b>

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STD Job Board
Looking for a career in STD prevention? View job listings from across the country, find a job, and join the fight against STDs in the US! Are you hiring? E-mail Forest at fwilde at ncsddc.org<mailto:fwilde at ncsddc.org>.
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JOB CLOSING DATE: JAN 31
RFP: 340B Technical Assistance Consultant
NCSD is soliciting proposals from professionals with demonstrated STD 340B expertise and experience providing administration and/or technical assistance to health department STD programs, sexual health clinics, and Section 318 grantees regarding 340B operations and best practices including policies and procedures, management and contracts, memorandums of understanding, 340B revenue generation, and pharmacy operations.
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JOB CLOSING DATE: FEB 5
RFP: Adolescent Sexual Health Project Consultant
NCSD is soliciting proposals from professionals with demonstrated subject matter expertise and technical assistance on adolescent health and sexual health services, youth engagement, health equity, working with state education agencies (SEAs) and local health departments, developing, and sharing professional development tools, generating stakeholder buy-in, and outbreak response as it relates to adolescent health.
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JOB CLOSING DATE: JAN 31
Quality Improvement Specialist
The Messaging Team within the Division of Informatics and Information System (DIIS) is seeking a Quality Improvement Specialist to support Data Modernization Initiatives for electronic messaging by performing validation activities to ensure surveillance system compliance. The individual will work closely with the DIIS Messaging team and be responsible for continuously monitoring the production electronic messaging feed for data accuracy and ensures receipt and consumption of all.
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JOB CLOSING DATE: FEB 1
Disease Intervention Specialist – HIV/STI Pediatric Unit
This Disease Intervention Specialist (DIS) functions as a resource for local health jurisdiction(s) regarding sexually transmitted infection program issues, HIV prevention and control strategies. In conjunction with the statewide STI program, the DIS enhances service delivery through consultation, evaluation, and technical assistance impacting on local program activities.
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JOB CLOSING DATE: FEB 4
HIV/STD/TB Medical Director
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD),  HIV/STD/TB Section in Portland, Oregon is recruiting for a HIV/STD/TB Medical Director to provide scientific and medical consultation, develop guidelines and guidance pertaining to reportable diseases- HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea,  and chlamydia, and oversee specific epidemiologic projects or grant funded programs which aim to improve population health.
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JOB CLOSING DATE: FEB 5
African American HIV Prevention Specialist
The Hennepin County Public Health Clinic (PHC) is seeking an African American HIV Prevention Specialist to work in the African American community and support our HIV outreach and prevention efforts, especially among African American populations most affected by HIV contraction.
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JOB CLOSING DATE: FEB 12
Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) Specialist
Trauma-Informed Care Specialist will assist with implementing the Virginia Department of Health’s Division of Disease Prevention’s (DDP) Trauma Informed-Healing Centered Approach (TIHCA) Initiative and carry out DDP’s vision for TIHCA service delivery and programming. Responsibilities will include Coordinating and facilitating TIHCA training for funded agencies and DDP staff, creating a referral network for DDP sub-recipient agencies, and ensuring DDP-funded agencies implement TIHCA best practices.
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JOB CLOSING DATE: FEB 29
HIV Case Epidemiologist Consultant
The contractual HIV Epidemiology Consultant (EC) works within the HIV Case Surveillance Program to conduct adult and pediatric surveillance and epidemiological responsibilities; initiates HIV/AIDS case investigations, contacts medical providers, hospital systems, and laboratories across intrastate and interstate jurisdictions to gather HIV/AIDS case defining information as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); monitors and updates relevant confidential databases; reviews and completes reporting forms; develops, maintains and evaluates reporting processes for reporting HIV/AIDS cases.
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Requests for Information and Assistance
Help your peers find the answers or resources they need! Respond to a peer request or submit one of your own by contacting Leo Parker at L<mailto:LParker at ncsddc.org?subject=TA%20Request>parker at ncsddc.org<mailto:tparker at ncsddc.org?subject=Requests%20for%20Information%20and%C2%A0Assistance>.<mailto:LParker at ncsddc.org?subject=TA%20Request>


Additional Information and Resources

Don't Miss Out: Condom Connect
Don't miss out on scoring free condoms! Our Condom Connect<https://ncsddc.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0f521187d5810090e57158395&id=8d1ed82c8a&e=9ff08e973b> application is closing soon. The NCSD-TrojanTM Brand Condoms partnership was born in 2014 to promote and normalize condom usage. Submit your request for free condoms here<https://ncsddc.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0f521187d5810090e57158395&id=c154ea0e3f&e=9ff08e973b>. The application will be open through January 31, 2024.


DIS Scholarships Available for STI Engage 2024
NACCHO and NCSD are pleased to offer scholarships for disease intervention specialists (DIS) who work in local and state health departments to attend NCSD’s annual meeting, STI Engage! Scholarships will cover conference registration, lodging, travel, and per diem expenses. Apply Here<https://ncsddc.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0f521187d5810090e57158395&id=f5f75bae0c&e=9ff08e973b>


RFI: Existing Programming for Populations Aging with or Vulnerable to HIV
NASTAD, as part of the 2023-2024 Chair’s Challenge, is requesting information from health departments, CBOs, and other subrecipient organizations on existing programming that addresses the specific needs of populations aging with or vulnerable to HIV.
We are interested in learning about what programming your health department or organization currently has in place, or what gaps exist in your available programming, to provide services to populations aging with or vulnerable to HIV (this is inclusive of those 50+ living with HIV, Long Term Survivors, those who have been living with HIV for 20+ years, those born with HIV, and other subgroups so defined by your programs). Questions will ask you to overview existing programming, identify the funding stream(s), and contextualize the scope of the intervention or service provision.
Access this link<https://ncsddc.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0f521187d5810090e57158395&id=1453a9b282&e=9ff08e973b> to complete the RFI, which will direct you to a short questionnaire. Please share this RFI with your staff, subrecipients, or community partners who support your efforts and programs.
The information received from this RFI will support the eventual convening of a national consultation on Populations Aging with or Vulnerable to HIV, which will compile diverse perspectives and feedback to be shared with membership, federal funders, partner organizations, and community.

Submit Here<https://ncsddc.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0f521187d5810090e57158395&id=0da13623e3&e=9ff08e973b>


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Check Yourself: A new sexual health tool to reach the people you serve
Have you considered boosting your capacity with at-home testing? Check Yourself is uniquely designed to help health departments integrate self-collect testing into their testing and surveillance systems.
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