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05/15/2026

National Hispanic Hepatitis Awareness Day is an opportunity to shine a light on the health disparities that Hispanic/Latinx communities face as they fight to end the viral epidemic. Check out the graphic and link below to learn more about how to stop this epidemic by addressing disparities. https://hispanichepatitisday.org/about-nhhad/

05/14/2026

🌟 Exciting news from NASTAD! Maria Jackson, our 2026–2027 Board Chair, has officially launched her Chair's Campaign: "Lead, Lift and Let Go: Cultivating Community Centered Public Health Leaders."

As Care and Services Manager at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Maria is calling on all public health leaders to invest in the next generation — through mentorship, intentional collaboration, and the courage to step aside when it's someone else's time to lead.

Her vision is bold and clear:
➡️ Lead through the storm with courage and vision
➡️ Lift emerging leaders with intention and integrity
➡️ Let Go — sharing power sustains the work beyond ourselves

"I am challenging you to no longer ask others to dim their light but to spark a fire that ignites their flame."

Read the full campaign post and join the movement. https://nastad.org/chairs-campaign

05/13/2026

Exciting news from NASTAD's 2026 Annual Meeting! We are thrilled to announce the results of our Board Elections and to welcome Maria Jackson as our incoming Board Chair!

🙌 Maria brings incredible leadership, vision, and dedication to this role, and we couldn't be more excited for the future ahead. We are grateful for the continued commitment of all our newly elected Board members who will help guide our mission forward.

A heartfelt thank you to our outgoing leadership for their tireless service and all they've done to strengthen our work.

Here's to a new chapter — together! 💪

Check out our press release about this board update: https://nastad.org/blog/nastad-announces-2026-2027-board-directors

05/13/2026

📢 NASTAD endorses a new free resource for s*xual health education!
Your Guide to Sexual Well-Being by Viver Health is an evidence-based guide covering HIV testing, PrEP, PEP, safer s*x practices, and more — developed alongside healthcare providers, patients, and patient advocates.

It's available at no cost to U.S. healthcare providers. If you're working with patients and communities on HIV and STI prevention, this is a tool worth having on hand.

👉 Order your free copies here:

05/08/2026

🚨 Mecklenburg County Public Health is hiring! They are looking for an HIV/STI Director to lead one of the most impactful public health programs in the Charlotte region. 💙

🏥 This is a senior leadership opportunity to oversee:
🔹 HIV/STI Prevention & Education
🔹 Disease Investigations & Surveillance
🔹 Ryan White Services
🔹 Ending the HIV Epidemic Initiatives

👥 You'll manage a dedicated team, shape program strategy, direct federal grant portfolios, and build community partnerships that move the needle on some of public health's most pressing challenges.

✅ What they're looking for:
→ 10+ years of relevant experience (including 5 in a supervisory role)
→ Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Public Administration, or related field (MPH preferred 🎓)
→ Deep knowledge of HIV/STI prevention, epidemiology & federal grants management
→ A collaborative leader who builds trust and drives results 🤝

💰 Salary: $101,591 – $133,338
📍 Charlotte, NC | On-site

If you're ready to lead with purpose and make a real difference in Charlotte's community, they'd love to hear from you! 🌟

🔗 Apply at https://meckcounty.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/17112?c=meckcounty

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05/07/2026

📢 Attention Health Dept. & NASTAD Staff!

🎉 NASTAD is now accepting abstracts for poster presentations, workshop sessions, and best practice resources for our upcoming conference and HD Blueprint!

📅 Abstract submission deadline: June 5, 2026

Submit in one or more of our four exciting tracks:
🌾 Rural Health Strategies
🔄 Evolving Public Health Landscape
🤝 Meaningful Partnerships
📊 Data & Storytelling

✨ Collaborations & co-submissions are encouraged!

📍 All workshops will be held in-person on Tuesday, September 29 in Scottsdale, Arizona🌵

🗓️ Abstract decisions announced by June 22, 2026 — and accepted presenters will receive complimentary registration, travel, AND hotel accommodations! 🏨✈️
https://nastad.org/TRANSPIRE

Don't miss your chance to share your work! Submit today! 💪

05/04/2026

Exciting news from NASTAD's 2026 Annual Meeting! We are thrilled to announce our new 2026-2027 Board and to welcome Maria Jackson as our incoming Board Chair! 🙌 Maria brings incredible leadership, vision, and dedication to this role, and we couldn't be more excited for the future ahead. We are grateful for the continued commitment of all our newly elected Board members who will help guide our mission forward.

A heartfelt thank you to our outgoing leadership for their tireless service and all they've done to strengthen our work.
Here's to a new chapter — together! 💪

05/01/2026

🌎 May is Hepatitis Awareness Month! Over 350 million people worldwide live with viral hepatitis. Join us this month as we raise awareness, fight stigma, and promote testing, treatment, and prevention.

04/30/2026

🎉🎊A huge thank you to our sponsors for NASTAD’s 2026 Annual Meeting! We appreciate your support in the fight to end HIV, hepatitis, and related epidemics!

04/30/2026

💉 Today is National Adult Hepatitis B Vaccination Awareness Day! Did you know many adults remain unprotected against hepatitis B?
✅ Hepatitis B is preventable with vaccination.
✅ Chronic infection can lead to serious health problems.
✅ It’s never too late to protect yourself.

Find out if you’re vaccinated — and take action today!

➡️ Learn more from this resource https://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis-awareness/abcs/index.html