Join us for a seven-part webinar series on the newly released Program Operation Considerations for Sexually Transmitted Infection Prevention, CDC’s update to the 2001 Program Operations Guidelines (POG). This series is intended to support jurisdictions and their partners in planning, implementing, and evaluating STI prevention program activities. We will deep-dive into each pillar of the considerations, with optional office hours and tangible resources to support program activities.
The sixth webinar features guest speaker Erin Antunez, MS, Linkage, Navigation, and Comprehensive Services Program Manager at the San Francisco Department of Public Health, who will explore disease intervention, partner services, and methods for partner notification, as well as how STI programs can contribute to Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) through testing, linkage to care, and re-engagement.
Wednesday, October 14, 3:00–4:00 pm ET
The fourth webinar of this series featured guest speaker Catherine Shaefer, MS, Senior Research Analyst from NISH at Child Trends, who discussed community engagement in the context of STI prevention, how to understand communities served using data, ways to recognize community engagement on a continuum, and strategies for building trust.
Wednesday, September 9, 3:00–4:00 pm ET
We are continuing the Workforce Engagement Initiative, designed for STI program staff within state and local health departments, as well as their partners, who are committed to improving workforce engagement, well-being, and retention. Workforce engagement is a strategic effort to build and retain a skilled, motivated STI program workforce dedicated to improving public health outcomes. We invite you to register for the final webinar of the series!
This webinar explores practical strategies for strengthening workforce engagement through meaningful staff feedback, recognition, and participation. Participants will learn how to foster a culture where employees feel heard, valued, and empowered to contribute to continuous quality improvement. The session will introduce actionable tools, including team huddles and staff satisfaction surveys, that organizations can use to strengthen communication, support employee engagement, and promote ongoing organizational improvement.
Wednesday, August 26, 3:00–4:00 pm ET