New USPSTF Recommendation on Behavioral Interventions to Prevent STIs | HIV.gov

New USPSTF Recommendation on Behavioral Interventions to Prevent STIs | HIV.gov

Federal Response Blog Posts New USPSTF Recommendation on Behavioral Interventions to Prevent STIs On Tuesday, August 18, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (Task Force) published a final recommendation statement on behavioral counseling interventions to prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Based on its review of evidence, the Task Force found that clinicians can help prevent STIs by providing behavioral counseling to all sexually active adolescents and to adults who are at increased risk for STIs. LEARN MORE   Transitions: In Appreciation of Retired Rear Adm. Sylvia Trent-Adams’ Service to HHS Rear Adm. Sylvia Trent-Adams retired this week, bringing to a close a long and distinguished career in federal service and a tremendous commitment to ending the HIV epidemic globally and in the United States. While she is concluding this chapter of her life, she leaves behind a legacy in her work to advance our nation’s public health and improve access to care for poor and underserved communities, including those at risk for and with HIV. LEARN MORE   Watch Federal Leaders Discuss National Ryan White Conference During the 2020 Virtual National Ryan White Conference on HIV Care & Treatment, HIV.gov hosted conversations about current and planned activities to further the Ending the HIV Epidemic: A Plan for America initiative. You can access all four conversations in a recent blog. LEARN MORE

Digital Tools Blog Posts HRSA Publishes Special Collection of Articles from SPNS Social and Digital Media Initiative This month the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services Administration released a collection of manuscripts in Health Promotion Practice September 2020 edition, highlighting models of care and outcomes from an initiative that utilized innovative social media methods to link and retain hard-to-reach youth and young adults in HIV primary care and supportive services.  LEARN MORE