National Coalition of STD Directors

Let's talk about Doxycycline as STI PEP! This is a new use for a medicine that's been prescribed since the '60s, and it's been showing really promising results in preventing bacterial STIs. There's a lot to unpack so let's get started ➡️ For more information, answers to FAQs, implementation help, infographics, and more resources -- all available to download for free -- check out our Doxy as STI PEP Command Center: https://bit.ly/3YEt4A4

✨Coming Soon!✨ "Where to Start? How to Begin Harm Reduction Programs in Clinical Settings" will start by assessing "where you are" and provide insight into how to implement new harm reduction programs that meet community needs. Angel Gomez (she/her), a senior program manager at AIDS United, shares how to become a trusted healthcare provider for people who use drugs by addressing stigma and concerns about harm reduction with clinic staff. This asynchronous webinar offering will be available soon on the NCSD Learning Center!

Don't miss out on scoring free condoms! The NCSD - Trojan Brand Condoms partnership was born in 2014 in order to score hundreds of thousands of condoms for NCSD member health departments. Church & Dwight, the parent company of Trojan Brand Condoms, leverages its resources in collaboration with NCSD to promote and normalize condom usage. To date, millions of condoms have been donated to programs and partners across the nation. Apply here: https://bit.ly/3Z6gEl7

Last week, the WHO released new data estimating that 1 in 5 adults have HSV-2, the virus that causes genital herpes. Herpes is one of the most common STIs, yet there's some of the most misinformation out there about it – so let's debunk some common myths. Click through to keep reading ➡️

🚨Don't Miss Out!🚨 The deadline to submit an abstract for STI Engage 2025 is December 31st and we want to hear from you 🫵 STI Engage is the nation’s largest annual gathering of professionals working to ease the nation’s epidemics of sexually transmitted infections: state and local program leaders, Disease Intervention Specialists (DIS), clinic staff, advocates, innovators, and more. By submitting an abstract, you are helping shape a program that gives your peers around the country an opportunity to hear concrete, actionable ideas they can build on in their own communities. Submit Here: https://bit.ly/4ihoYHG

You know STI Engage as the place to be to hear from your peers and national leaders in government, movements, and research in breakout sessions, can't-miss plenaries, and events designed to build connection... but that doesn't mean we don't know how to have fun and let loose! From karaoke to drag queen bingo to mixers, STI Engage brings the good times, and registration is now open! Don't miss out - register today for $50 off: https://bit.ly/3H1Le6G

CDC’s NPIN launched a new doxy PEP locator that is available in English and Spanish. This new, centralized platform allows individuals to find locations near them offering doxy PEP! Currently, there are 300+ providers in the system at launch, and more are actively being added each week. Get Started: https://bit.ly/4eLbgJW

✨Available Now!✨ NCSD is pleased to partner with Emily Depasse from Sexelducation for an asynchronous webinar offering on reducing STI stigma in healthcare settings. The webinar is now out on the NCSD Learning Center! ⠀ Did you know that the typical medical provider only receives 3-10 hours of training in sexual health education? That's not enough time to cover all there is to cover, including a lack of training in how to deliver STI results in a non-stigmatizing way. Join us in learning from Emily's personal experience in receiving a herpes diagnosis how to convey STI results using patient-centered, empathetic communication strategies. Watch Now: https://bit.ly/4glxjIg

NCSD is excited to announce the Condom Connect 2025 application has opened! The NCSD - Trojan Brand Condoms partnership was born in 2014 in order to score hundreds of thousands of condoms for NCSD member health departments. Church & Dwight, the parent company of Trojan Brand Condoms, leverages its resources in collaboration with NCSD to promote and normalize condom usage. To date, millions of condoms have been donated to programs and partners across the nation. Apply for yours here: https://bit.ly/3Z6gEl7

Happening today! OraSure Technologies is hosting a virtual summit for #WorldAIDSDay this afternoon. Don’t miss this opportunity to raise awareness, foster community and celebrate progress in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Highlights include discussions on HIV testing for trans and non-binary individuals, insights into HIV in the aging population, and a syndemic approach to testing. We hope to see you there! Register here: https://bit.ly/4im8lKD