No. 2, 2013

Dear Colleague:
		I have been asked to serve as Acting Director, Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention (DHAP), until they identify a permanent Director. With some reluctance, I have agreed to work in this capacity on a time-limited basis, starting August 19. I have recommended to Center leadership that Dr. Phil LoBue serve as interim DTBE Director while I am on TDY. Read More »

Highlights from State and Local Programs
		Two persons received the 2012 New England TB Heroes Awards, and the first Lifetime TB Achievement award was given. Read More » In connection with World TB Day, over 100 people took part in New York City’s first TB Walk, and many people turned out for the fun run/walk and TB update training in Texas. Read More »

2013 EIS Conference

In April every year, EIS officers present their research and programs recruit new officers at this conference.
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Winners of the 2013 NTC Awards
		More awards news! Here are the winners of this year’s awards at this year’s National TB Conference. 2013 NTCA Special Awards … Read More » 2013 Poster Competition … Read More »

Get Ready for the New Health Insurance Marketplace

Beginning in October, millions of Americans will have a new way to find affordable health coverage on the new Health Insurance Marketplace. Read More »

Clinical Research Branch Updates

TBTC Semi-Annual Meeting … Read More »

First Meeting of Uganda’s Community Advisory Board (CAB) … Read More »

Communications, Education, and Behavioral Studies Branch Updates
		DTBE Staff Assist WHO in Training-of-Trainers workshop … Read More » The Latent TB Infection (LTBI) Treatment Fact Sheet Series – in Spanish … Read More » Update on TB Personal Stories Project … Read More »