At a glance
National Disease Intervention Specialists (DIS) Recognition Day is the first Friday in October. We recognize DIS for the many roles they take on to protect people across the nation. Whether tackling STD prevention, tuberculosis outbreak response, HIV exposure notification, or emergency response – DIS bring a special set of skills and level of dedication matched by few in the field.
2024 DIS Recognition Day
2024 DIS Day Letter - from Bradley Stoner, MD, PhD, Director, Division of STD Prevention
DIS in action
Veteran disease intervention specialists used virtual technology to stop a syphilis outbreak during...
STD Disease Intervention Specialists (DIS) have helped halt infectious disease outbreaks for more th...
Two Virginia Disease Intervention Specialists (DIS) use their STD prevention skills to help halt an...
Two stories of Kansas and Washington State public health programs going the extra mile to prevent an...
Resources
This video provides a great overview of the need, process, and status of the DIS Certification Project.
This infographic explains what STI contact tracing is, why it's important, and the role DIS play in making it happen.