On Wednesday, March 11, 2009, I had the good fortune to meet with leaders of HIV and STD Programs from across the United States and the Territories. They represented a broad swathe of the country and a diversity of public health programs. We had a long agenda, but we still made time at the opening of the meeting to share briefly on our individual programs.
Health Protection Perspectives
NCHHSTP Leadership Blog about HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention
Finding our voice…
Categories: HIV/AIDS, Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
April 1st, 2009 4:00 pm ET - Kevin Fenton
Moving Forward with Prevention
Categories: HIV/AIDS, Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs), Tuberculosis (TB), Viral Hepatitis
March 23rd, 2009 4:00 pm ET - Kevin Fenton
I know that I have not written in a while, but I am energized to have this continuing opportunity to put down some thoughts on our health protection priorities and goals, as well as showcase our prevention achievements. The beginning of 2009 has been very busy with the presidential inauguration, the transition to a new administration, and most recently, the ongoing work on the national economic stimulus package. This gives us much to consider as 2009 begins to take shape—and prompts me to reflect on the year past. There is perhaps no better way to do the latter than through the 2008 NCHHSTP Annual Report, which was released today!
Reflecting on the Social Determinants of Health
Categories: General
December 18th, 2008 9:00 am ET - Kevin Fenton
Last week, NCHHSTP hosted a unique gathering that looked at how CDC and its partners could address the social factors that can lead to infectious diseases and health disparities—we refer to these as the social determinants of health. In preparation for the meeting, I found myself reflecting on the complexity of society and the domino effects that can result when basic foundations of education, health care, and financial security are fragile or absent.
HIV Testing, Celebrating Life and World AIDS Day
Categories: HIV/AIDS
December 1st, 2008 10:00 am ET - Kevin Fenton
Well, it has been a busy November and things are moving at a rapid pace as we approach the end of the year. I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday and wish you well in your activities for World AIDS Day 2008.
Increasing HIV in Low Incidence Areas
Categories: HIV/AIDS
October 27th, 2008 5:00 pm ET - Kevin Fenton
The U.S. HIV epidemic continues to evolve with increased diagnoses being reported in cities and states where HIV is traditionally has been more common. Earlier this month, officials at the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare announced that the number of HIV infections in their state have increased by 23 percent since last year. Over a dozen of those newly diagnosed were under 25 years of age.
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