Information Sheet

This information sheet provides an overview of HPV, how it can affect male populations, and what measures to take to prevent HPV in males.

Due to the high prevalence of viral hepatitis, HIV, and STIs in correctional facilities, as well as, the opportunity for high-impact interventions to be implemented, many health department viral hepatitis, HIV, and STI programs (prevention programs) have established collaborative partnerships with correctional facilities in their jurisdiction. These include forming financial relationships to provide viral hepatitis, HIV, and STI services.

This resource provides an overview of stimulants and aims to educate individuals and organizations that provide services to people who use methamphetamine and other stimulants. This resource offers education on the reasons people take stimulants, including the potential positive aspects to use and potential risks of use; how to minimize harm, reduce stigma around stimulants, and support peoples’ positive experiences. It discusses the intersection of stimulant use and sexual safety; tips

This information sheet walks through some of the basic elements of the Medicare program and provides information to support RWHAP Part B/ADAP staff in adapting program activities to better coordinate with Medicare coverage, including providing premium and cost-sharing assistance for clients.

This handout is meant to accompany the Slide Deck for “Sex Worker Health & Harm Reduction 101," developed by Reframe Health and Justice for NASTAD in the fall of 2022.

This infographic discusses how Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection, and two types of HPV (16 and 18) cause nearly 50% of high-grade cervical pre-cancers. HIV and cervical cancer are inextricably linked. Women living with HIV are six times more likely to develop cervical cancer, which is one of the AIDS-defining illnesses and the most common cancer among women living with HIV globally.

This document discusses how NASTAD strongly encourages 340B program administrators to incorporate health equity into their programs. Health equity means that everyone has a fair and just opportunity to be as healthy as possible and this requires removing obstacles to health such as structural racism and the intentional lack of social safety nets and investments that lead to poverty, unstable housing, food deserts, inadequate infrastructure and environmental injustices. 

This document supports viral hepatitis program administrators in educating and preparing leadership to support 340B program implementation and partnerships. 

This resource walks through some of the basic elements of the Medicare program and provides information to support RWHAP Part B/ADAP staff in adapting program activities to better coordinate with Medicare coverage, including providing premium and cost-sharing assistance for clients. For a more comprehensive overview of the Medicare program as well as client-facing resources, please visit the Medicare resources created as part of the Access, Care, & Engagement (ACE) Technical Assistance Center.

As jurisdictions prepare to hire and onboard new Disease Intervention Specialists (DIS) with supplemental funding, equitable hiring practices are instrumental to bringing on diverse DIS staff that represent the communities they serve. NCSD has gathered a list of sample interview questions that focus on some of the softer skills required of DIS with the intention of centering more equitable hiring.