Resources
These resources are designed to supplement the work of Maryland’s infectious disease and primary care workforce.
Maryland Engagement in HIV Care
This live infographic uses Maryland surveillance data for current residents to describe the number and percentage of persons living with diagnosed HIV who belong to select stages of the HIV continuum.
Provider Perspective
Brittany Yerkes, a Physician Assistant at the Chesapeake Health Care and a member of the Alive! Maryland Inter-professional Advisory Board, aims to improve the quality of life for all of her patients. She does so by first believing that they cannot be defined by an illness or condition. Read the Q&A below to see how this phenomenal provider brings the state of Maryland Alive!
Testing and Services Locator from HIV.gov
What to Know About HIV and COVID-19 from the CDC
Frequently asked questions on HIV and COVD-19 from the CDC.
Maryland Department of Health Center for Harm Reduction Services
The Center oversees the Overdose Response Program, Syringe Services Program, naloxone distribution, harm reduction grants, and various workforce development, training, and technical assistance activities.
Maryland 2018 – 2019 Youth Risk Behavior Survey/Youth Tobacco Survey (YRBS/YTS)
The Maryland YRBS/YTS is an on-site survey of students in Maryland public middle and high schools, focusing on behaviors that contribute to the leading causes of death and disability.
Partner Services: Frequently Asked Questions
When you test positive for a sexually transmitted infection (STI), including HIV, the local health department in your area offers Partner Services. These are free, voluntary and confidential sexual health services offered by your local health department.
Maryland Testing and Treatment Locations
Listing of all Maryland County Health Departments in which to find STI Testing and Treatment services.
The STD Prevention Training Center at Johns Hopkins
The STD Prevention Training Center at Johns Hopkins offers clinical training for healthcare providers in the public and private sectors who offer sexual and reproductive health services.
STD Prevention Training
National training opportunities for STI Prevention and Management.
Maryland Engagement in HIV Care
This infographic uses Maryland surveillance data for current residents to describe the number and percentage of persons living with diagnosed HIV who belong to select stages of the HIV continuum.
Ending the HIV Epidemic: A Plan for America
This Federal Initiative focuses efforts on the 48 Counties, 7 Rural States, and 2 other Jurisdictions where the majority of all incident HIV infections occur.
Maryland Syphilis Webinar Series
The Maryland Department of Health’s Center for STI Prevention provides a free, CME, Syphilis Webinar Series, provided in collaboration with clinical training partners, the STD/HIV Prevention Training Center at Johns Hopkins.
CDC STD Surveillance 2019
Reported cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis increased for the sixth straight year – reaching a new, all-time high. These infections remain common, costly, and challenge the health and wellness of millions of people across the United States.