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About the HIV/STD/TB Program
The HIV/Sexually Transmitted Disease/Tuberculosis (HST) Program operates as a part of the Office of Disease Prevention and Epidemiology in the Oregon Department of Human Services. There are five sections within HST: Data and Analysis, HIV Client Services, HIV Community Prevention, Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD), and Tuberculosis (TB).
The basic public health functions of the HST program are:
- Analyze and report epidemiologic data on HIV, STD and TB infections.
- Develop, implement and evaluate evidence-driven population-based prevention programs.
- Educate Oregonians about the impact of HIV, STD and TB infections.
- Assist in the development of local and national public policy related to the prevention and care of these infections.
- Coordinate with and inform other agencies of the services available to persons affected by these diseases.
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