The Urgency of Hepatitis C Screening for Baby Boomers
This is a one page fact sheet by the NVHR that discusses the Urgency of Hepatitis C Screening for Baby Boomers
Information Sheet
The Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child Model
This fact sheet explains the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child Model (WSCC), that incorporates the components of CSH and the tenets of the ASCD’s* whole child approach to strengthen a unified and collaborative approach to learning and health.
HIV is Ageless. Get Tested. (Men Over 50)
This information sheet discusses the importance of getting tested for HIV, regardless of age. It states that one in six new HIV infections are in people older than 50.
HIV is Ageless. Get Tested. (Under 25)
This information sheet discusses the importance of getting tested for HIV, regardless of age. It states that one in five new HIV infections are in people under the age of 25.
HIV is Ageless. Get Tested. (Women)
This information sheet discusses the importance of getting tested for HIV, regardless of age. It states that one in four new HIV infections are in women.
HIV/AIDS and the Workplace
This information sheet provides general information about HIV/AIDS and how to deal with situations concerning HIV/AIDS in the workplace. The information sheet explains how HIV/AIDS is and is not transmitted. Since most of the behaviors that are high risk for HIV are not practiced in the workplace there is little risk of acquiring HIV at work. It lists ways to avoid HIV infection in the workplace and in personal life. It also reminds individuals that people with HIV/AIDS are susceptible to common viruses like the cold or flu virus and that they need support, caring, and understanding.
Congenital Syphilis in Texas
This information sheet discusses congenital syphilis, what it is, how big the problem is in Texas, how to test for it, reporting requirements, and treatment.
Hepatitis C in Texas
This information sheet discusses hepatitis C, how it's spread, co-infection with HIV, statistics of hepatitis C in Texas, how it's prevented, how it's treated, and the cost of treatment.
HIV Among Blacks in Texas
This information sheet discusses the disproportionate HIV rates in the African American community in Texas. It also talks about treatment, awareness of the epidemic, and what is being done to combat further transmission.
Take Charge: A Gay Man's Guide to Sexual Health
This information sheet discusses tests that gay men should have, including hepatitis, HIV, and STDs. It encourages gay men to have testing on a regular basis and not wait until there are symptoms. It also suggests speaking to a health professional about PrEP, pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV.