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ID News Round-Up: Racism Is A Public Health Issue
We cannot achieve our vision of healthier lives through effective prevention and treatment of infectious diseases without addressing racism and its role in driving health disparities
NFID Statement on the Impact of Racism on Public Health
Bethesda, MD (June 2, 2020)—On behalf of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID), we wish to express our outrage and grief over the tragic…
Advice For The Next Generation: Do What You Love, Ask The Right Questions, And Remember That Science Is A Team Sport
2020 NFID awardees share advice for the next generation of infectious disease professionals…
Staying Safe On Memorial Day Weekend: Tips To #StopTheSpread
Follow these tips on Memorial Day weekend and all summer long to help #StopTheSpread of #COVID-19
Schaffner Report: Hepatitis Edition
NFID Medical Director William Schaffner, MD, talks with NFID Executive Director and CEO, Marla Dalton, CAE, about the differences between hepatitis A, B, and C and steps that individuals can take to help protect themselves
Celebrating Mother’s Day In The Time Of COVID-19
While it may not be possible this year to visit with family on Mother’s Day due to COVID-19 social distancing and travel restrictions, celebrations are still possible. Leaders at the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) share their Mother’s Day wishes and plans…
#WashYourHands and Join the Fight against Infectious Diseases
Held on May 5 each year, World Hand Hygiene Day is an annual observance that emphasizes the importance of handwashing in disease prevention …
NFID Joins #GivingTuesdayNow and Celebrates World Hand Hygiene Day
Efforts in Response to Urgent COVID-19 Need Bethesda, MD (May 5, 2020)—The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) is honoring healthcare professionals on the frontlines…