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2017 DIS Recognition Day

It's that time of year to recognize the heroic work of Disease Intervention Specialists around the nation!
Hosted By
A health department near you
Event Date
October 6th, 2017

DIS Scholarship Winners

Announcing the DIS Scholarship Winners!

Why We Love DIS Pictures

Link to album

Why We Celebrate:

  • Disease Intervention Specialists (DIS) are the backbone of state and local STD/HIV programs.
  • DIS serve the most critical role in the reporting and controlling of the spread of STDs, HIV, TB and hepatitis.
  • DIS cover many miles in their attempt to assure all patients who are infected, or have been exposed to an infection, are notified and treated.
  • It is important to recognize those whose work often goes unrecognized.
  • DIS brave unsafe conditions, work weekends and nights and respond to crises outside of STD/HIV prevention including pertussis, H1N1 influenza, e-coli and other outbreaks.
  • DIS are silent heroes dedicated to serving the health of their communities.

What You Can Do: Recognition Can Be Easy!

  • Take a picture with our DIS Photo Message Templates. Consider posting these to social media, sharing with NCSD, or sending around your department.
  • Present each DIS with a certificate on October 2nd. Use this template or create your own. Bonus points if you bring in the director of your health department to do the presentation honors.
  • Send out a press release or statement. You can use this easy-to-update template which would only take a few minutes to put together.
  • Consider promoting a Wellness Day–hire a massage therapist or a yoga instructor for an afternoon of rest and relaxation for your DIS.
  • Bring in baked goods, breakfast, or pizza and host a mealtime celebration in honor of your DIS.
  • Purchase a small, useful gift for your DIS. Ideas include: a drink tumbler, insulated cooler bag, pen, business card holder, or mug.
  • Tweet or share about DIS Recognition Day using #DISday2017.  Or retweet messages from NCSD’s Twitter account, @NCSDdc. See below for sample social media posts.

Social Media Posts for DIS Recognition

  • #DIS are the backbone of STD prevention. Thank you for all you do! #DISDay2017
  • DIS cover many miles in their attempt to assure all patients who have been exposed to an infection are notified and treated. #DISDay2017
  • Have you thanked a DIS today? It’s DIS Recognition Day! Visit the link for ways to honor DIS today: http://www.ncsddc.org/event/2017-dis-recognition-day/ #DISDay2017
  • Have you thanked a Disease Intervention Specialist today? #DISDay2017
  • DIS are silent heroes dedicated to serving the health of their communities. Thank you for all you do! http://www.ncsddc.org/event/2017-dis-recognition-day/ #DISday2017
  • Disease Intervention Specialists serve a critical role in controlling of the spread of STDs, HIV, TB and hepatitis. #DISDay2017

For questions, contact Kelly Mayor, Director, Operations and Member Services.

Event Details

  • Time
    All Day
  • Location
    National
  • Contact
    Kelly Mayor

Resources

Printable DIS Photo Message
DIS Certificate
Editable Press Release

Topics

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