Category: Disease Intervention

Disease intervention specialists (DIS) are an integral part of the public health workforce. Originally established in the field of STD […]

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For decades, disease intervention specialists have worked on the front lines of public health, defending against the spread of sexually […]

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DIS work in health departments, community health centers, and other similar locations to perform contact tracing, partner services, and emergency […]

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On June 18, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Department of Health and Human Services […]

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