{"id":5785,"date":"2025-04-09T22:03:34","date_gmt":"2025-04-10T02:03:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/herpescureadvocacy.com\/?post_type=tribe_events&#038;p=5785"},"modified":"2025-04-09T22:03:34","modified_gmt":"2025-04-10T02:03:34","slug":"shea-town-hall-hhs-cuts-future-of-public-health-and-research-funding","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/herpescureadvocacy.com\/event\/shea-town-hall-hhs-cuts-future-of-public-health-and-research-funding\/","title":{"rendered":"SHEA Town Hall: HHS Cuts &#8211; Future of Public Health and Research Funding"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"first:mt-0 last:mb-0\" dir=\"ltr\">The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) is hosting a townhall on Wednesday April 23, 4:00 PM ET. The topic will be\u00a0<b><strong>HHS Cuts \u2013 The Future of Public Health and Research Funding<\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"first:mt-0 last:mb-0\" dir=\"ltr\">In times of uncertainty, staying informed and engaged is more important than ever. This Town Hall is your chance to learn from experts, ask your questions, and be part of the conversation shaping the future of public health. In light of recent and continuous public health cuts in imperative that we as advocates continue speaking out about herpes treatments, prevention, vaccines, and a cure.<\/p>\n<p class=\"first:mt-0 last:mb-0\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/us06web.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_kJ6rcfcHT5mhX1g1XvMOEw#\/registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow ugc\">https:\/\/us06web.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_kJ6rcfcHT5mhX1g1XvMOEw#\/registration<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"first:mt-0 last:mb-0\" dir=\"ltr\">You can submit your questions when you register or during the live session. Not sure what to ask? Here&#8217;s a couple to get you started:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li value=\"1\">How might cuts to HHS funding affect STI prevention programs, specifically herpes education and outreach?<\/li>\n<li value=\"2\">How can we ensure that herpes remains part of public health conversations even as resources shrink?<\/li>\n<li value=\"3\">Will HHS cuts affect access to antiviral medications or testing for uninsured or underinsured individuals?<\/li>\n<li value=\"4\">Are there ongoing federally funded research efforts into herpes vaccines or cures that could be impacted by budget cuts?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"first:mt-0 last:mb-0\" dir=\"ltr\">Can\u2019t make it live? The session will be recorded and shared on LearningCE and their Facebook page.<\/p>\n<p class=\"first:mt-0 last:mb-0\" dir=\"ltr\"><b><strong>Register now and be heard. Your voice matters. Don&#8217;t let herpes get swept under the rug.<\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) is hosting a townhall on Wednesday April 23, 4:00 PM ET. 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