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National Coalition of STD Directors Strengthening the Public Health Response to STIs.

HIV Vaccine Awareness Day (HVAD) recognizes the many volunteers, community members, health professionals, and scientists...
05/18/2026

HIV Vaccine Awareness Day (HVAD) recognizes the many volunteers, community members, health professionals, and scientists working together to develop a vaccine that can prevent HIV.

It's more important than ever to recognize the progress that has been made towards a vaccine, as well as to recommit to the work left to do to make this vaccine a reality.

Despite the decades of research and effort that has gone into creating a vaccine for HIV, in 2025, NIH terminated 191 HIV-specific grants, including terminating active clinical trials relating to HIV/AIDS.

It's vital that we continue to fight for funding and research to make an HIV vaccine possible.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4tG8HQM

Talking about chems*x with a healthcare provider can feel scary—but it can also improve your s*xual life.Start simple wi...
05/15/2026

Talking about chems*x with a healthcare provider can feel scary—but it can also improve your s*xual life.

Start simple with these tips & scripts for having the conversation. Remember: you aren’t confessing to anything. You deserve accurate, affirming information that supports your health.

📣 Calling all disease intervention professionals 📣 Registration is now open for the UniversiDI Summit, coming up on June...
05/14/2026

📣 Calling all disease intervention professionals 📣 Registration is now open for the UniversiDI Summit, coming up on June 24!

Hosted by ASPPH and NCSD, the UniversiDI Summit is your opportunity to learn, connect, and grow professionally through interactive sessions with other DI professionals from across the country and subject matter expert-led training on disease intervention competencies. This free, virtual summit is created in support of the Certified in Disease Intervention (CDI) program and offers 5 CDI recertification credits for people who are already CDI certified at the time of the event.

Don't miss out — register today! https://bit.ly/4tAfTyG

Your s*xual health matters—especially since chems*x can change how your body responds and how you make decisions.Knowing...
05/13/2026

Your s*xual health matters—especially since chems*x can change how your body responds and how you make decisions.

Knowing your HIV & STI status, using prevention tools like doxyPEP/PrEP/condoms, and understanding how different substances interact with your body is all part of it. You deserve pleasure, protection, and the confidence to make the right decision for you.

Follow along this week for hot tips, personal stories, and places to get support!

The sun is out and NCSD's Senior Director, Government Relations & Programs is showing off her new PriorityONE merch... N...
05/12/2026

The sun is out and NCSD's Senior Director, Government Relations & Programs is showing off her new PriorityONE merch... Now available in tanks, just in time for summer! 😍🌞 Snag yours here: https://bit.ly/3Mxj75j

Did you know NCSD hosts weekly briefings on relevant public health and policy changes? PriorityONE allows you to hear directly from experts in policy, communications, health, and more so you can stay on top of all of the changes in Washington, federal agencies, and around the nation. We've got SAP & Chris & Bettilou... all we need is you! Join today: https://bit.ly/44CN0bA

May 11-17 is the second ever Chems*x Awareness Week, a campaign to promote s*xual health and harm reduction strategies f...
05/11/2026

May 11-17 is the second ever Chems*x Awareness Week, a campaign to promote s*xual health and harm reduction strategies for q***r and trans people having chems*x. This year’s focus is on improving the relationship between patients and providers, encouraging both to have honest, open conversations about s*x and drug use.

Follow along this week for hot tips, personal stories, and places to get support!

The American Medical Association invites clinicians to join the Syphilis Test Interpretation and Action office hours on ...
05/06/2026

The American Medical Association invites clinicians to join the Syphilis Test Interpretation and Action office hours on May 13, 2026 at 1:00 pm ET as part of the Routine Screening Community of Practice for HIV, STIs, viral hepatitis and LTBI.

With rates of syphilis rising, routine screening is essential to diagnosis and prevention. Join Dr. Kimberly Stanford and an expert panel to discuss how to interpret syphilis test results, how to treat patients who test positive, and how to talk to them about STI prevention. Connect with experts in a supportive learning environment.

Register: https://bit.ly/4wkuZub

Last week, NCSD’s Senior Director, Government Relations and Programs, Stephanie Arnold Pang, was honored to attend the “...
05/05/2026

Last week, NCSD’s Senior Director, Government Relations and Programs, Stephanie Arnold Pang, was honored to attend the “State Strategies and Options to Protect HIV Treatment and Coverage” meeting at the Center for HIV and Infectious Disease Policy (CHIDP) at the O’Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law.

Also participating in this meeting (pictured here) were NCSD members Katie Macomber (Michigan Division of HIV/STD Programs), Marlene McNeese (City of Houston Health Department), and Harold Phillips (NMAC).

We 💙seeing our members and peers in real life!

P.S. Want to match Stephanie's great style?? Check out this shirt and more in our merch store: https://bit.ly/3Mxj75j

May is S*x Ed for All Month! 27 states and the District of Columbia have laws requiring s*x education, but not all educa...
05/04/2026

May is S*x Ed for All Month! 27 states and the District of Columbia have laws requiring s*x education, but not all education is equal. SIECUS provides color-coded state grades that based on current laws and legislative activities, offering detailed insights into regional s*x education standards. How does your state measure up? Learn more: https://bit.ly/4ur8uld

Did you know...
💡 39 states and the District of Columbia require schools to emphasize or stress the importance of abstinence when s*x education or HIV/STI instruction is provided, over other options.
💡 14 states provide abstinence-only s*x education.
💡 16 states do not require s*x education or HIV/STI instruction to be any of the following, by law: age-appropriate, medically accurate, culturally responsive, or evidence-based/evidence-informed.

All young people, regardless of who they are or where they live, should have access to s*x education.

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S*xual health and mental health go hand in hand🤝In particular, stigma can have a negative impact on wellbeing, both ment...
05/01/2026

S*xual health and mental health go hand in hand🤝

In particular, stigma can have a negative impact on wellbeing, both mental and physical. It can lead to:
🧠 Lower self esteem
🧠 Anxiety and/or depression
🧠 Delayed diagnosis and care
🧠 Increased spread of STIs

So... what are some ways you can help reduce stigma?
✔️ Avoid using language like "I'm clean" to communicate your status.
✔️ Examine cultural beliefs that tie having s*x or getting an STI to morality.
✔️ Learn (and share!) the facts about how common STIs are.
✔️ Stop making STIs (especially herpes) the butt of jokes.
✔️ Browse our merch store, with items that help fight stigma and promote open conversations 😉 https://bit.ly/3Mxj75j

How has stigma impacted you? Comment and share to get the conversation going—another great way to fight stigma!

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Don't miss out! Tomorrow (May 1) is the final day to apply for the Spring into Action: Ready, Test, Go! donation program...
04/30/2026

Don't miss out! Tomorrow (May 1) is the final day to apply for the Spring into Action: Ready, Test, Go! donation program.

Due to the overwhelming interest, Diagnostics Direct has graciously decided to more than double their original contribution of tests! 🙌

A total of 5,500 Syphilis Health Check™ rapid tests will now be made available to support syphilis testing at sites that need it most.

This is a great opportunity for programs to expand access to rapid testing, pilot new approaches, or strengthen existing services without cost barriers. We look forward to getting these tests into the field where they can make an immediate impact.

Apply today: https://bit.ly/4dYTuWV

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