Physicians

This material provides sputum collection tips for healthcare workers to be aware of before, during, and after collection.

This handout describes nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM), clinical manifestations, NTM diagnosis, treatment, and action required. The handout also includes 2019 data from the Virginia Department of Health TB Program and links to additional information.

This 90-minute webinar focuses on how anti-black racism impacts African Americans' access to care and the quality of care they receive. The webinar also includes information on specific strategies for clinicians and programs to consider to improve TB care for African American patients.

This clinical bulletin provides information on testing for and treating latent TB information. The bulletin also includes resources for providers, resources for patients, and more! 

The Cultural Quick Reference Guide for Brazil includes country-specific information on cultural norms, health practices, traditional beliefs, and courtesies to observe to enhance communication.

This fact sheet is designed to assist clinicians, TB program staff, and individuals interested in understanding the role of compounding pharmacies in supporting the treatment of patients with TB disease or LTBI. The resource also includes compounding pharmacy website links.

This guide discusses partner services for HIV and STDs and is targeted towards providers and other health professionals.

This guide underscores the importance of HIV testing and immediate treatment upon diagnosis to reduce new infections. With over 1 million individuals in the US unaware of their HIV status, early detection is vital. Health care providers play a critical role by conducting routine screenings, linking those diagnosed with HIV to treatment and prevention services, and providing preventive measures like pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to those at risk.

Marginalized student populations (Black, Brown, Indigenous, and/or LGBTQIA+ students) experience disproportionate hardships and require certain considerations when providing sexual and reproductive health referrals. Inclusive referral systems consider the unique challenges these populations face including discrimination, bias, and lack of adequate resources. This session supports NCSD’s “Developing a Referral System for Adolescent Health Services” toolkit webinar series.

In this second webinar of a three-part series, "Addressing Priorities in HIV Testing", panelists shared experiences implementing HIV prevention and care in sexual health clinics.