Public health + social justice + some other stuff. Views are my own.
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Looking forward to hearing more from my colleague @JessicaPosner about our work developing and implementing a user-friendly person-centered care measurement tool for #HIV service delivery at this satellite session on Monday morning: SAT006.
Ending the #AIDS pandemic as a public health threat requires a #person-centered approach to service delivery, says Jessica Posner Co-Director of JSI Center for HIV and Infectious Diseases
#PutPeopleFirst #AIDS2024
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Ending the #AIDS pandemic as a public health threat requires a #person-centered approach to service delivery, says Jessica Posner Co-Director of JSI Center for HIV and Infectious Diseases
#PutPeopleFirst #AIDS2024
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🎉 Attending the 25th International @AIDS_conference? So are we! 🎉 Check out our program of activities and meet our delegation at #AIDS2024. Let’s make a difference together! jsi.com/ias-2024/🌍❤️
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Progress in Virginia is at stake in this election—and there's no time to waste. Every single seat in the Virginia General Assembly will be on the ballot tomorrow, November 7th, so make a plan to vote and find your polling place at IWillVote.com/VA.
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Today is the 12th annual #DISRecognitionDay! DIS are the backbone of the public health system. We’re grateful for them every day, but especially on #DISDay2023. #DISMakeADifference
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From syphilis in the 1930s to COVID-19 in 2020, DIS are there for us even when we don’t know they are. #DISMakeADifference through commitment and dedication to public health each day! #DISDay2023
It's #DISRecognitionDay! Check out the link below to read more about #DIS from Dr. Leandro Mena, the Director of CDC's Division of STD Prevention.
Disease Intervention Specialists (DIS) have been protecting public health since the 1930s. Their unwavering commitment and adaptability have helped us navigate countless health crises. On #DISRecognitionDay, we honor their legacy! bit.ly/46j8YhJ #DISDay2023
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#DISRecognitionDay is Friday! Many first learned about Disease Intervention Specialists (DIS) during the covid-19 pandemic, but DIS have been on the frontlines of public health responses since the 1930s 😯 @JSIhealth is proud to support DIS across the country. #CEDIS ❤️
#DYK that DIS have been on the frontlines of public health responses since the 1930s? Their work is unmatched, and our country wouldn’t be the same without them.
Check out these @NCSDDC resources for celebrating #DISRecognitionDay next week! bit.ly/4531fmt
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Friday is #DISRecognitionDay. Check out this toolkit (link ⬇️) for resources to help celebrate the day and honor the amazing work Disease Intervention Specialists (DIS) do every day to improve #STI and #HIV outcomes in communities across the country.
This #ToolkitTuesday, we've got all you need to make this year's #DISRecognitionDay better than ever. Browse Zoom backgrounds, stickers, social media prompts, and more: bit.ly/3RzGvQ9
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Call to action! - @theactionnet event: SAVE THE DATE! PRESS CONFERENCE TO #SAVEHIVFUNDING!
RSVP here: actionnetwork.org/events/sav…
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At a time when we're so close to ending the HIV epidemic in the US, @HouseAppropsGOP is proposing $767 mil in cuts to programs that prevent HIV transmission & provide healthcare for people living with HIV.
Tell Congress: Reject deadly cuts to HIV programs!
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🚨 Urgent Call to Action 🚨 The LHHS Appropriations Bill threatens to cut vital HIV/AIDS prevention & care programs! NASTAD stands against these harmful cuts & urges you to join the fight. Read our press release for details & to learn how you can help: bit.ly/3NX2gGd
I'm proud to see @JSIhealth stand with @NCSDDC @NASTAD @NACCHOalerts @BigCitiesHealth and nearly 50 other organizations calling on Congress to restore funding for the #DIS workforce. DIS play an essential, lifesaving role. Adequate funding is needed now!
NASTAD, @NCSDDC, and nearly 50 public health organizations are calling on Congress to restore axed DIS funding--will you? Join us in urging @CDCgov to work to ensure adequate funding is provided to protect the health of our people.
Read the letter here: bit.ly/44vaPiL
Today is National #HIVTestingDay. HIV self-tests are a great way to learn your HIV status on your own time and in your own space. Check out @CDC_HIV resources to learn more 👇
With an #HIV self-test, you can get results in the comfort and privacy of your own space.
Learn more about HIV self-tests: cdc.gov/HIVSelfTesting
#StopHIVTogether
Take the test and take the next step. Check out this short 🧵to learn more about the steps you can take to improve your health with an #HIV test, no matter the result.
🧵 1/3: Today is #NationalHIVTestingDay! Make today the day you get your #HIV test. Whether a self-test or a test in a lab or medical office, the only HIV test to be scared of if the one you NEVER had. No matter the result, #HIVtests help you improve your health. Make it a part of your summer plan, learn more here-> cdc.gov/lgbthealth/summer/in…
If you are a #DIS or know a #DIS, check this out and share! #CEDIS is a great opportunity for experienced #DIS to develop their skills as coaches & help build the skills of the next generation of DI professionals in the #STD/#STI & #HIV workforce 🤩
Are you an experienced #STI #HIV Disease Intervention(DI) professional looking to share your expertise? Apply to coach the next generation of DI professionals! Applications for the Coaching for Enhanced Disease Intervention Skills (CEDIS) program are open! jsi.com/cedis/
📢 @JSIhealth is #hiring! We are looking for someone with experience in #clinical service provision and/or working in a #healthcare delivery setting with project management skills and expertise in #HIV #hepatitis #stds #telehealth and related fields. bit.ly/3P0IYlx
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On International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia, and Transphobia we call for an end to harmful conversion therapy practices, including those that attempt to change a person’s sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or sex characteristics. #IDAHOBIT
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Read a letter urging Congress to reject cuts to discretionary funding. We cannot end the HIV epidemic & the syndemics of hepatitis, STIs, TB, & the overdose epidemic if funding is cut for vital programs. Now is the time to reinvest in public health! bit.ly/3pOiEAo
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On International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, we stand in solidarity with the #LGBTQ community. Join us in standing against all forms of stigma, hate, and discrimination so we can #StopHIVTogether.
Learn more: cdc.gov/StopHIVStigma