Dr. Hazel Dean

I am excited to announce that I have begun a new role as Editor-in-Chief of Public Health Reports, the official journal of @Surgeon_General and #USPHS! I will continue to use this account to amplify the important work of @CDCgov and innovative research of #PublicHealthReports.

#DYK men accounted for 81% of new #HIV diagnoses in the US in 2017? Find more data about men with HIV and learn what @CDCGov is doing to #endHIVepidemic: go.usa.gov/xpqeb

#Schools can save money and improve health outcomes for millions of #students. School-based #HIV & #STD prevention can change the lives of youth! Learn more: go.usa.gov/xVhgU

Being infected with both #HIV and latent #TB infection is a major risk factor for developing TB disease. To #TakeOnTB we must reach the hardest hit populations, including people living with HIV. go.usa.gov/xVSPs

NEW! The 2018 #TB surveillance report is now out and has the most up-to-date stats on #TB in the US. Find national, state, and local TB data: go.usa.gov/xVSk6

One week until #LiverChat19 with @cdchep, @hepbfoundation and @NASTAD! Let’s talk about #hepatitis and #livercancer on Oct 23rd at 3PM EDT!

The public comment period for recommendations for #hepatitis C screening is open now - Oct 31. To learn more about the peer review, public comment process, and possible changes to #HCV screening for adults and pregnant women visit: go.usa.gov/xVJaV

1 in 6 #Latinx people with #HIV are not aware that they have it. The first step of taking charge of your health is to #knowyourstatus! Find a testing site near you: gettested.cdc.gov

Today is Nat’l #Latinx #AIDS Awareness Day! Latinos represent 18% of the total population of the US, but accounted for 26% of all new #HIV diagnoses in 2016. Although the latest trends show good progress, we all play a role to #endHIV. go.usa.gov/xVu6b

#Clinicians: A steady rise in newborn #syphilis cases stresses the urgent need to increase prenatal testing and treatment for #pregnant women. Some women may need to be tested more than once. Read @CDCSTD's recommendations: go.usa.gov/xVMhT #STDreport

Today is #DayoftheGirl – A movement tackling social and #reproductive issues that affect girls. For some #STDS like chlamydia, adolescent girls are at increased risk. Learn how you can support the #health of girls: dayofthegirl.org

“Active and ongoing community involvement, both nationally and locally, is critical to Ending the #HIV Epidemic.” -@SecAzar on the $13.5 mil awarded to @NASTAD and state & local health departments to #endHIVepidemic. Announcement: go.usa.gov/xVMhr

October 2019 is the 20th Anniversary of #HealthLiteracy Month! #Healthcare providers, @CDCgov has resources to help you learn about what your organization can do to improve health all year: go.usa.gov/xVMSJ

#Moms-to-be: DYK? You can have #syphilis and not know it. TALK to your doctor about your risk, get TESTED to protect yourself and your baby, and get TREATMENT if you test positive: go.usa.gov/xVMJz

Happening today! Follow @minorityhealth, @HHSPrevention, and @OMH_espanol at 2pm ET for a bilingual Twitter chat on the increasing #health #disparities among #Latinos. Use #HealthyLatinos to participate.

Just released from @CDCSTD! The latest #STDreport shows newborn #syphilis cases increased by 40% in just one year. This surge goes hand-in-hand with an increase in syphilis in #women. Full report --> go.usa.gov/xVMbK

One week until Nat’l Latinx #HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (#NLAAD)! To read more about @NLAAD and find resources in English and Spanish visit nlaad.org

Today is #DISDay2019! Disease Intervention Specialists are the unsung heroes of #PublicHealth. They work tirelessly to keep us safe and healthy. Read our formal letter of appreciation from @DrMerminCDC and @CDCSTD's Dr. Bolan: go.usa.gov/xVHPm

Today is #DISDay2019! Take a moment to celebrate Disease Intervention Specialists (DIS) with a thank you note or photo message. Learn more from @NCSD about the importance of DIS and how you can recognize their hard work: bit.ly/2mpMbjO

#Clinicians: Eliminating #TB disease in the US means expanding testing and treatment of latent TB infection. Read @CDC_TB’s information for #clinicians about the 12-dose regimen for treating latent TB: go.usa.gov/xVGAY