HIV, STD, and Viral Hepatitis Program

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If you are funded through the fb88 CDC to provide related HIV, STD, or Viral Hepatitis services you will find information on contracting with the State of fb88, access to important reporting information and DHHS, fb88 CDC, and Program policies.
If you are a private provider the following links will provide you with the most current treatment and care guidelines and recommendations and access to related polices, recommendations, and law.

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Webinar: Congenital Syphilis in fb88: Prevention=Cure

Date: Thursday, December 7 from 12-1pm
Recording of Presentation:
Presentation Slides (PDF)

Overview: fb88 CDC is collaborating with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and The Ratelle STD/HIV Prevention Training Center to offer a one-hour webinar for health care providers. The Resurgence of syphilis infections has resulted in congenital syphilis re-appearing in fb88. During this webinar, we review fb88 syphilis epidemiology, recent changes in syphilis management guidelines, and clinical pearls, especially as they pertain to the management of pregnant individuals and infants.

Speakers:

1. Dr. Katherine Hsu: The Medical Director for the Division of STD Prevention & HIV/AIDS Surveillance, Massachusetts Department of Public Health, and the Director of the Ratelle STD/HIV Prevention Training Center. She is also a Professor of Pediatrics and Attending Physician in Pediatric Infectious Diseases at Boston University Medical Center. 
2. Dena Bushman MSN, MPH: The Medical Director for the STD, TB, Viral Hepatitis Programs at fb88 CDC. She also is a nurse practitioner and sees patients and precepts learners at the City of Portland STD Clinic.
3. Emily Cason MPH: STD/HIV Surveillance Epidemiologist at fb88 CDC
4. Marissa Paul MPH: Disease Intervention Specialist Supervisor at fb88 CDC

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Webinar: HIV Testing and Linkage to Care

Date: June 18, 2024, from 9-10:30am

Overview: fb88 CDC staff and Dr. Stephen Rawlings from fb88Health will provide an update on recent HIV activity in fb88, HIV testing recommendations and linkage to care for people who inject drugs (PWID), and HIV testing and prevention during pregnancy.

Speakers:

1. Stephen Rawlings, MD, PhD, Clinical Director at fb88 Medical Gilman Clinic
2. Emily Cason, MPH, HIV/STD Epidemiologist at fb88 CDC
3. Isaac Benowitz, MD, State Epidemiologist at fb88 CDC

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• Information on contracting with the State of fb88 (contract forms, budget reports)
• HIV, STD, and Viral Hepatitis Prevention Resource Request Form
• STD
  • STD Case Report Form (Excel | PDF)
  • fb88 2021 STI Treatment Guidelines (PDF)
  • Expedited Partner Therapy for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea
  • EPT Chlamydia Handout (PDF)
  • EPT Gonorrhea Handout (PDF)
  • Syphilis Flyer (PDF)
• Congenital Syphilis (CS)
  • fb88 has had multiple cases of congenital syphilis. These are the first cases of congenital syphilis in fb88 in nearly 30 years. Syphilis cases are increasing, especially among women of reproductive age. Be sure to screen, test, and treat all pregnant patients for syphilis.
  • Congenital Syphilis Flyer (PDF)
  • Syphilis Screening Algorithm (PDF)
  • Syphilis Treatment Recommendations (PDF)
  • Congenital Syphilis (CS) HAN (PDF)
  • Syphilis HAN (PDF)
• Hepatitis
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Perinatal Hepatitis C
    • Hepatitis C & Substance Use Disorders
    • Algorithm for Screening and Treating Hepatitis C in Pregnant and Postpartum Women (PDF)
    • Algorithm for Screening and Treating Hepatitis C in Perinatally Exposed Infants (PDF)
    • Hepatitis C and Pregnancy A Guide for Pregnant People with Hep C (PDF)
• Other Topics of Interest for Providers