🌟 NASTAD kicked off the third cohort of the Partner Services Learning Collaborative with a 1 1/2 day in-person convening in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on 9/17 and 9/18. 📚The learning collaborative aims to support public health departments in modernizing and expanding their partner services programs.

September is #DeafAwarenessMonth! 🧏🏽 🌟Deaf C.A.N.!'s video series in ASL: www.deafcan.org/living-with-... 🌟Gallaudet University's Left Behind: HIV/AIDS + the Deaf Community: gallaudet.edu/museum/exhib... 🧏🏽‍♀️ Inclusive health communication can save lives. ❤️🤝

📆Today is National HIV/AIDS + Aging Awareness Day (#NHAAD)! ♥️ NHAAD highlights the growing number of older adults living with HIV + the unique health, social, + stigma-related challenges. 📖 You can read more in our blog post: nastad.org/blog/nationa...

State Gov’t Racial Equity Community of Practice 🌟 Open to anyone in state agencies of any role, any level to connect, learn & share to advance equity. 📅 9/17 @ 🕑 2:30 PM ET, 🔗 to register: raceforward-org.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

9/15 marked the first day of National Hispanic Heritage Month! 🎉Prioritizing HIV prevention, care, and treatment resources and services in Hispanic and Latine communities is essential in order to end the epidemics. To learn more, visit: www.kff.org/hiv-aids/the....

On August 8, a gunman opened fire on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia. NASTAD expresses our deepest condolences to Officer Rose’s family and solidarity with our friends and colleagues at the CDC. nastad.org/blog/nastad-...

Emily Schreiber, Senior Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs at NASTAD, discusses how cutting HIV prevention funding can impact state health departments. Read the full article here: ow.ly/8ZFO50WELey.

Today, July 28, is #WorldHepatitisDay! 🌎 World Hepatitis Day is a global moment to emphasize the importance of eliminating viral hepatitis by expanding access to vaccines, testing, and treatment. 💉💊 To learn more about World Hepatitis Day, visit: worldhepatitisday.org.

📢 Just released: NASTAD’s new resources break down state reporting requirements for negative HIV & HCV test results — by provider type and disease. 🧪 Use these tools to support compliance and strengthen surveillance. 🔗 nastad.org/resources/st... #HIV #HCV #PublicHealth

We’re #hiring! 💼 Find out how you can join the NASTAD team as a Intern, Policy and Legislative Affairs! For more information and to #apply, visit: nastad.org/careers. 🤝 #Jobs #Careers #HIV #Hepatitis #NASTAD #NonProfit

Get the latest #HIV/AIDS & #hepatitis policy and health department updates delivered straight to your inbox! ✉️📬 Subscribe to NASTAD's newsletters and blog at bit.ly/3NJ7R2S 📰💼

👏🏛️NASTAD applauds the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the constitutionality of the USPSTF, meaning that insurers remain required by federal law to cover USPSTF recommendations. 👏🏛️Read more here: nastad.org/blog/nastad-....

🎉Today is National #HIVTestingDay, a day to encourage you to get tested and know your status! 💪 The Together TakeMeHome Program mails free HIV self-tests, making testing more accessible across the U.S. ‼️Order your free test today: together.takemehome.org?utm_source=F...

🎉🎉NASTAD is pleased to welcome its 2025-2026 Board Chair, Sarah Braunstein from the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Sarah's Chair's Campaign, Making the Invisible, Visible, will focus on communicating the impacts of public health: ow.ly/tlGi50W7LiO. 🎉🎉

📢 On June 4, the Cure Hepatitis C Act of 2025, bipartisan legislation to support the elimination of hepatitis C in the U.S., was introduced. The legislation would expand access to testing and treatment. Read more here: nastad.org/blog/biparti.... 📢

June 5 is HIV Long-Term Survivors Awareness Day (#HLTSAD), a day to honor long-term survivors of HIV and raise awareness about what it means to age with HIV. To learn more about #HLTSAD, visit: www.hiv.gov/events/aware.... Photo credit: HIV.gov.

🎉During the 2025 Annual Meeting, NASTAD celebrated the accomplishments of dedicated members, staff, and partners. Read more to find out who was honored with these prestigious awards: nastad.org/blog/nastad-... 🏆

Tim Horn, Director of Medication Access at NASTAD, discusses how lenacapavir, a HIV prevention drug, has the "potential to revolutionize our approach to PrEP." Read more here: positivelyaware.com/articles/unc....

🎉🎉NASTAD is pleased to announce its 2025-2026 Board of Directors! To learn more about the new Board, visit: nastad.org/blog/nastad-.... 🎉🎉

🌈 June is Pride Month, a month dedicated to uplifting, celebrating, and honoring LGBTQ+ communities. NASTAD is deeply committed to advancing the rights and dignity of LGBTQ+ communities and advocating for access to quality health care. 🌈

Domestic #HIV Prevention Efforts in Crisis as Funding is Stalled or Cut: Reductions in Force at #CDC and Plans for Eliminating #FY2026 Funding Put the Future of #HIVPrevention Activities in the United States in Jeopardy. Read more in NASTAD's latest press release: bit.ly/4jwS1Gr%22

On #NationalHepatitisTestingDay let's raise awareness of hepatitis B and hepatitis C and encourage everyone to learn their status. Encourage hepatitis testing TODAY and beyond! bit.ly/4aVVw4T

May 19 is National Asian & Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day! In 2021, Asian people had the lowest #HIV testing rate among all races/ethnicities. This #NAPIHAAD, learn more about testing disparities with AIDSVu's Deeper Look on testing: aidsvu.org/resources/de... #APIMay19

⚕️🩺 Medicaid plays a foundational role in the nation’s HIV care and prevention infrastructure. Congressional proposals to change Medicaid threaten the response to ending the HIV epidemic. Read more here: nastad.org/blog/congres.... ⚕️🩺

🧠 At NASTAD, we’re committed to eliminating hepatitis through innovative programs, policy advocacy, & partnerships. Check out our latest hepatitis resources for health departments and communities ➡️ nastad.org/resources #EndHepatitis #HepatitisAwarenessMonth #NASTADResources

🚨 New JAIDS supplemental issue published today! Coordinated by ISCI, this supplemental issue examines 120 NIH-funded projects aimed at ending the #HIV epidemic, sharing key findings and highlighting strategies for success. Read it now: tinyurl.com/4jb2fmbt

🌎 May is Hepatitis Awareness Month! Over 350 million people worldwide live with viral hepatitis. Join us this month as we raise awareness, fight stigma, and promote testing, treatment, and prevention. #HepAware #HepatitisAwarenessMonth #NASTAD

💉 Today is National Adult Hepatitis B Vaccination Awareness Day! Hepatitis B is preventable with safe, effective vaccines. Adults of all ages — it's not too late to protect yourself! Find out if you’re vaccinated & take action today ➡️ www.hepb.org/prevention-a... #AdultHepBVaxDay

The Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments next week in Kennedy v. Braidwood Management, Inc., a case that could strip away a critical piece of the Affordable Care Act, which mandates insurance companies cover preventive healthcare services at no out-of-pocket cost. glaad.org/releases/rep...

🚨 HIV advocates are rallying to #SaveHIVFunding as cuts loom. “We were all very pleasantly surprised,” said NASTAD’s Emily McCloskey Schreiber on Rep. Lawler’s GOP support for HIV prevention. More via @posaware.bsky.social: www.positivelyaware.com/articles/dea... #FundHIV #AIDSWatch #NASTAD

Check out our April 2025 Hepatitis Newsletter for upcoming NASTAD-led work group calls and #VLC sessions, updates from the #HepNET Leading with Lived Experience Webinar Series, NEW resources from HHRC and Hepatitis B Foundation, and more! View it here: nastad.org/blog/hepatit... 📨

🧠 What do federal threats to the #ACA mean for people with HIV? NASTAD’s Tim Horn joins the Let’s Talk HIV podcast with Dr. John Fangman and JoAnn Volk to unpack the potential consequences—and what we can do about them. @idsainfo.bsky.social 🎙️ Tune in: www.idsociety.org/multimedia/p... #LetsTalkHIV

New Let's Talk HIV episode! John Fangman, MD, discusses threats to the Affordable Care Act and how they could impact people with HIV with JoAnn Volk, MA & Tim Horn at @nastad.bsky.social. Available in your favorite podcast app. Transcript: bit.ly/3G3qhLv

Today, April 10, is National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. #NYHAAD is a day dedicated to raising awareness about the impact of HIV/AIDS on the youth and the importance of investing in HIV resources and services. To learn more, visit: www.advocatesforyouth.org/issue/hiv/ ❤️✨

🗓️ Save the Date! NASTAD’s 2025 Annual Meeting will be held from May 18–21 in DC! NASTAD’s Annual Meeting is the one time each year that our members convene to collectively discuss strategies to end HIV, hepatitis, & intersecting epidemics. 💙

Today, April 7, is World Health Day! This year's theme is "Healthy beginnings, hopeful futures", which focuses on raising awareness and support for maternal and newborn health. To learn more, visit: ow.ly/Ysan50VtmsN. 🩺🗺️

Get the latest #HIV/AIDS & #hepatitis policy updates and health department capacity-building tips delivered straight to your inbox! ✉️📬 Subscribe to NASTAD's newsletters and blog at bit.ly/3NJ7R2S 📰💼

On April 1, HHS began its reduction in force (RIF), which will eliminate about 10,000 people’s jobs. HIV prevention services are heavily impacted by the RIF, putting at risk decades of progress towards ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Read more here: ow.ly/QRCx50Vu95h

📢 March 31 marks #TDOV and the conclusion of #WHM — a powerful reminder that advocating for all women means uplifting & protecting trans women. 📝 Read our latest blog to learn more about how we can work toward a future where all women are seen, supported, & celebrated: nastad.org/blog/TDOV-WH...

Happy #NationalDoctorsDay! 💙 Today, we celebrate the doctors advancing health equity, providing stigma-free care, and ensuring access to life-saving HIV & hepatitis services. Thank you for your dedication! 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

#ICYMI 📣 On #NWGHAAD, we highlighted PEPFAR’s vital impact on women & girls. Since 2003, #PEPFAR has saved millions of lives by expanding access to HIV testing, PrEP, & ART. Continued funding is critical to sustain these efforts. Learn more: nastad.org/blog/importa... #FundHIV #GlobalHealth

📢 NASTAD is proud to recognize our Director of Medication Access, Tim Horn, for his insightful presentation at #CROI2025 on the “Model-Projected Costs Associated with Increasing Numbers of Medicare Beneficiaries with HIV Aged 65+.” 📊👏

Check out this @nastad.bsky.social report which captures key trends, challenges, and triumphs of state and territorial AIDS Drug Assistance Programs (#ADAPs). Out of the top 10 states with the highest number of ADAP clients served, CA was #2 with 28,123 clients. Read: nastad.org/2025-rwhap-p...

🧡 Today on National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day we honor the resilience of Native communities and recognize the importance of culturally grounded HIV prevention, care, and treatment. #NNHAAD2025 🌿 Learn more: www.nnhaad.org

📢 NEW STATEMENT📢 Today, NASTAD and our partners released a statement urging continued investment in #HIV prevention funding. Without sustained support, we risk reversing decades of progress in preventing HIV, hepatitis, and STIs. Read the full statement: nastad.org/blog/partner... #FundHIV

📢 NASTAD announces the release of the 2025 RWHAP Part B ADAP Monitoring Project Annual Report! Now in its 28th year, this report highlights key trends, challenges, & successes in ensuring access to life-saving meds for #PLWHA. 📊 Read more: nastad.org/2025-rwhap-p... #ADAP #RWHAP

📢 ¡Tarjetas y publicaciones en español de Bevel Up ya disponibles! Recursos sobre inyección más segura, naloxona, y más. 🙌🏼 Descúbrilas: nastad.org/resources/be... #UsoMásSeguro #BevelUpEnEspañol

📢 Spanish-language Bevel Up cards & social posts are here! Resources for safer injection, naloxone, and more. 🙌🏼 Check them out: nastad.org/resources/be... #SaferUse #BevelUpEnEspañol

This week in NASTAD's weekly #PolicyNewsletter: President Trump Withdraws Nominee for CDC Director, Senate Passes HALT Fentanyl Act, HHS Scales Back Public Comment Opportunities for Certain Agency Rulemaking, and more: nastad.org/blog/policy-.... 💼 🤝

📢 Join us for the upcoming webinar, Street Medicine Strategies for HIV & STI Prevention & Treatment on March 25 at 3 PM ET / 12 PM PT. Learn how public health programs are implementing street medicine strategies to support unhoused populations. 🔗 Register now: depts.washington.edu/uwhivishub/e...