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Strengthening the Public Health Response to STIs.

09/23/2025

Despite major advances in STI diagnostics, critical gaps remain—especially in detecting asymptomatic infections, managing resistance, and addressing syndemics. Join speakers Megan Crumpler and Dr. Kenneth Mayer in the second of our two-part webinar series to learn more about multiplex testing, self-collection, and resistance panels, and examine what’s needed—scientifically and policy-wise—to scale these tools for broader use.

Through this webinar session, you can expect to:

💡Identify current diagnostic limitations in STI care
💡Explore emerging technologies for more effective detection and treatment
💡Learn how to support adoption and integration of new diagnostic tools

Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/425YeDx

09/22/2025

National Coalition of STD Directors is implementing a coordinated national strategy to strengthen the disease intervention (DI) workforce by developing and delivering high-quality, standardized training and continuing education via ASPPH’s UniversiDI to the United States disease intervention (DI) workforce. This organization will advance the Certified in Disease Intervention (CDI) exam and credential through a network of regional training centers that are equipped to address the evolving needs of public health professionals engaged in disease intervention and outbreak response.

Led by ASPPH’s Center for Public Health Workforce Development, supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and in collaboration with the National Board of Public Health Examiners (Certification in Public Health - CPH, by NBPHE), the CDI Project is building a national certification program and educational pathways for the disease intervention workforce.

Want to learn more about the ways ASPPH and partners are supporting the DI workforce? Head to thisisdiseaseintervention.org.

09/18/2025

HIV can affect everyone and does not discriminate against gender, race and ethnicity, where one lives, and of course, age. In 2022, the CDC reported persons aged 50 and older accounted for approximately:
💡 16% of new HIV diagnoses
💡 54% of people living with HIV

The good news? Thanks to the effectiveness of antiretroviral therapy (ART), people with HIV are living longer and healthier lives. However, it's important that people are tested regularly in order to find HIV as soon as possible. Largely due to stigma and lack of information, older adults are less likely to be screened for HIV by providers or to seek out screening on their own. Find HIV testing near you: https://bit.ly/2W4zvfy

09/16/2025

is coming up and we can't wait to celebrate the hard work DIS do all year long! Join NCSD for our third annual DIS Drop-In Social Hour on October 3 from 12-1:30 pm ET.

If you’re a DIS, don’t miss out on:
🍹 Mocktails
💙 Messages of gratitude
🧩 Games and good vibes

We'll also be joined by Courtney Brame, founder of Something Positive for Positive People, for a gentle yoga session with light movement and breathing to re-energize ourselves before the celebration.

Let’s come together, take a little break, and recognize the amazing impact of DIS everywhere. ✨

Register now and spread the word: https://bit.ly/46tvgjk

09/10/2025

Schedule update! 🚨 PriorityONE live briefings will be taking on a different schedule, moving to once a week on Thursdays at 12 pm ET.

We hope you'll join us tomorrow! Not signed up for reminders yet? Get started: https://bit.ly/44CN0bA

09/09/2025

Recently, three expert scientific leaders left CDC along with Senate-confirmed CDC Director Susan Monarez. Among the leaders who submitted their resignations after the ousting of Dr. Monarez were Dr. Demetre Daskalakis, head of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases; Dr. Daniel Jernigan, head of the National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases; and Dr. Debra Houry, CDC Chief Medical Officer.

"No vision of the CDC or public health is served by the loss of expert scientific leadership. The American people need a CDC that can respond to emerging outbreaks and monitor disease threats to the public, and it must have leadership from career expert scientists who have the knowledge and skills to protect Americans and keep them healthy and safe from harm," said Elizabeth Finley, Interim Executive Director of NCSD, in a recent statement.

Read more: https://bit.ly/46bylDd

09/08/2025

There's still time to register for the first webinar in our upcoming series, happening tomorrow, September 9, at 2 PM ET! Join us for a discussion on molecular point-of-care (mPOC) testing with featured speakers Timothy R. Southern and Tamika Braddy. By the end of this webinar, you can expect to:
💡 Understand the role of CLIA waivers in mPOC testing
💡 Gain operational insights for DIS and STI program leaders
💡 Identify underserved settings where mPOC can have the greatest impact
💡 Explore integration across care delivery models
💡 Learn approaches to foster clinical-public health collaboration

Learn more and register today: https://bit.ly/46fCNRL

09/05/2025

NCSD proudly recognizes Diagnostics Direct for its deep and sustained partnership over the past few years, supporting critical public health initiatives and helping strengthen the nation’s STI response.

Throughout the year, Diagnostics Direct has taken tangible steps to expand access to syphilis testing and education:
✨ 10,000 Syphilis Health Check tests donated in June to KFF’s Greater Than HIV/STDs & Walgreens National HIV Testing Day initiative.
✨ Ongoing partnership with the Clinical Training Center for Sexual and Reproductive Health (CTC-SRH) to implement rapid syphilis testing in Title X clinics.
✨ Creation of implementation resources, including protocols, quality control logs, and testing forms in direct response to community feedback.

For these contributions, Diagnostics Direct was named the 2025 Rapid Syphilis Testing Company of the Year.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3JM3uG1

09/04/2025

Today is World Sexual Health Day! This year's theme is "Sexual Justice: What can we do?" Sexual Justice means building a world where everyone can experience sexual health, rights, and pleasure, free from discrimination, violence, or barriers. 🌍

Click through for what you can do ➡️

09/02/2025

Only one more week until the first webinar in our two-part series, "Advancing STI Care Through Diagnostic Innovation"! Join NCSD and Roche Diagnostics as we celebrate by highlighting how cutting-edge diagnostic tools are transforming STI prevention, testing, and care. Each session will feature expert speakers offering real-world insights, implementation strategies, and policy perspectives to support more equitable and effective STI services.

Save the dates! 📌

📅 September 9 – "Beyond the Clinic Walls: Unlocking the Full Potential of mPOC Testing Across Diverse Settings"
📅 September 23 – "Future-Proofing STI Care: Meeting Emerging Needs with Diagnostic Innovation"

Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/3UNGWqK

09/01/2025

Happy ! This month—and every month—let’s remember that sexual health is more than just treating STIs or prescribing birth control. It’s about people feeling informed, respected, and confident in their body and their choices. 💪

Sexual health also means:
✨ Bodily autonomy
✨ Sexual justice
✨ Reproductive choice
✨ Access to medically accurate information

…and so much more.

Everyone deserves the right to make empowered choices, access compassionate care, and live free from shame and stigma. Let’s celebrate by advocating for a world where sexual wellness is a human right, not a privilege.

08/28/2025

It's back to school season! 🎒 Make sure you're ready to support the youth in your life with NCSD's Adolescent Health Resource Compendium.

This free resource compendium is an interactive hub filled with a variety of assets for adolescents, young adults, and anyone who works with them. The included resources cover a number of populations, media types, and key priorities with a focus on resources that promote health equity and center marginalized populations.

Get browsing today: https://bit.ly/4jY5DeQ

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