Health Professionals

This webinar recording explores two critical public health topics: congenital syphilis and heat-related illnesses. Presenters provide an overview of current trends, prevention strategies, and treatment considerations for congenital syphilis, alongside guidance on recognizing, preventing, and managing heat injuries. The session offers practical insights for healthcare providers, public health professionals, and community partners working to address these urgent health concerns.

This webinar recording discusses tests for TB and drug resistance. It also reviews TB screening, diagnosis, treatment monitoring, and more. 

This webpage outlines the importance of disaster preparedness for people with HIV. Natural disasters—such as hurricanes, tornadoes, tsunamis, and wildfires—can displace anyone, disrupting access to critical HIV medicines and care. It emphasizes the need for individuals with HIV to plan ahead to maintain treatment continuity, protect their health, and reduce the risk of transmission, including steps to connect with new healthcare providers if displaced.

This fact sheet discusses that navigating prescription drug access for clients can present many challenges and barriers. NASTAD is committed to developing and maintaining resources highlighting initiatives aiming to maximize affordable access to essential medicines, including programs for uninsured/underinsured individuals and cost-sharing assistance for insured individuals contending with out-of-pocket spending.

This webpage explain how LGBTQ+ young people are not inherently prone to suicide risk because of their sexual orientation or gender identity but rather placed at higher risk because of how they are mistreated and stigmatized in society.

This counseling guide summarizes recommendations from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Panel on Treatment of HIV During Pregnancy and Prevention of Perinatal Transmission regarding the use of antiretroviral (ARV) drugs during pregnancy or when trying to conceive. Its purpose is to support informed, shared decision-making for individuals living with HIV and their clinicians. Effective antiretroviral therapy (ART) with sustained viral suppression is the cornerstone of maternal health and prevention of perinatal HIV transmission.

The 2024 US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) Recommendation Statement reaffirms the importance of early screening for syphilis infection in all pregnant individuals to prevent congenital syphilis and associated complications. The report underscores timely testing—including repeat screening in high-risk cases—as a critical measure to safeguard maternal and infant health.

This webpage explains that persistent high-risk HPV—especially type 16—is a leading cause of oropharyngeal cancer, accounting for around 70% of U.S. throat cancers, and highlights prevention strategies like vaccination, sexual health practices, and regular screenings.