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This infographic demonstrates some of the risk factors that contribute to higher HIV infection rates in American Black women, including classism, racism, and sexism. It illustrates that one in every 32 black women will be diagnosed with HIV, compared to one in 526 white women. It provides...

This information sheet provides an overview of states’ policies on allowing minors to consent to health care, including care related to sexual activity and testing and treatment for STDs and HIV. It provides a table showing which states allow such consent and which states allow physicians to inform...

This information sheet explains how to get treatment through a clinical trial for the hepatitis C virus. It explains how clinical trials work and what the different types of clinical trials are. It discusses informed consent, cost, how to find clinical trials, and the benefits and risks of...

This information sheet discusses hepatitis C, a viral infection that affects the liver. It answers the questions, why should one disclose a diagnosis of hepatitis C, who should be told and when, and what sorts of things to say. It also states where to get more information on hepatitis C.

This set of 10 different two-sided wallet cards provides useful tips on ways hepatitis patients can take care of their health. Cards include: Ways You Can Get Hepatitis C; Ways You Can't Get Hepatitis C; If You Have Hepatitis C, DO; If You Have Hepatitis C, DON'T; If You Need to Cut Down or Stop...

This monograph is a flip-book is intended as a tool to assist the TB patient education process with English-speaking TB patients and their family members. Sitting across from one and other, or side by side, black and white pages are to be viewed by the healthcare professional, while color pages are...

This information sheet discusses several studies that have shown healthy teens generally do better in school than their less healthy peers. It discusses the link between health and academic achievement; sexual risk taking and its consequences; health disparities benefits of school health programs...

This information sheet discusses condom distribution as a structural level intervention. It states that Condom Distribution Programs (CDPs) have proven to increase condom use, prevent HIV and STDs, and save money. The fact sheet also provides elements to consider while designing an effective CDP...

This information sheet is meant to be a wall chart summary of CDC's 2015 STDs Treatment Guidelines. The chart has columns for disease, recommended Rx, dose/route, and alternatives. The STDs included in the chart are: bacterial vaginosis, cervicitis, chlamydial infections, epididymitis, genital...

This pamphlet is a pocket guide for health professionals is a summary of CDC's 2015 STDs Treatment Guidelines. Each page discusses a disease, recommended Rx, dose/route, and alternatives. The STDs included in the chart are: bacterial vaginosis, cervicitis, chlamydial infections, epididymitis...