{"id":14224,"date":"2025-12-16T17:05:15","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T17:05:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/disease-prevention\/?p=14224"},"modified":"2025-12-17T14:37:45","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T14:37:45","slug":"ddp-e-bulletin-december-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/disease-prevention\/2025\/12\/16\/ddp-e-bulletin-december-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"DDP E-Bulletin: December 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-14224\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-14224-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-14224-0\" ><div id=\"pgc-14224-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-14224-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-14224\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/shutterstock_1828119656-crop-scaled.jpg\" width=\"2560\" height=\"691\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/shutterstock_1828119656-crop-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/shutterstock_1828119656-crop-300x81.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/shutterstock_1828119656-crop-1024x277.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/shutterstock_1828119656-crop-768x207.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/shutterstock_1828119656-crop-1536x415.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/shutterstock_1828119656-crop-2048x553.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" title=\"shutterstock_1828119656 &#8211; crop\" alt=\"December Ebulletin Header\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-14224-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"rachel\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-14224-1\" ><div id=\"pgc-14224-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-14224-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-14224-1-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\"><h1>From Our New Director<\/h1><\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-14226 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/rachel-stallings-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Rachel Stallings, MPH, Director, Division of Disease Prevention\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/rachel-stallings-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/rachel-stallings-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/rachel-stallings-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/rachel-stallings.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Hello! My name is Rachel Stallings, and I am the new Director of the Division of Disease Prevention.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m very excited to start in this new role and continue the excellent work of DDP. I look forward to continuing to support the work of our community partners.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m a native of northeastern Ohio. I played lacrosse at Virginia Tech while completing my B.S. in Biology. I then went on to complete my MPH with a concentration in Infectious Disease. Most of my free time is spent with my family (my husband, our two young girls, and our dog).<\/p>\n<p>Since joining DDP in 2015, I have worked within three of the four DDP units:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>STD Prevention and Surveillance<\/li>\n<li>HIV &amp; Hepatitis Prevention<\/li>\n<li>HIV &amp; Hepatitis Surveillance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>I look forward to meeting new colleagues and working with those of you I already know in a new capacity! Please reach out if anyone needs anything as we begin our work together. My email is <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"mailto:rachel.stallings@vdh.virginia.gov\">rachel.stallings@vdh.virginia.gov<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>Wishing you all happy holidays.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-14224-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"enroll\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-14224-2\" ><div id=\"pgc-14224-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-14224-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8cd1921c569c-14224\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/healthbenes.jpg\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/healthbenes.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/healthbenes-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/healthbenes-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/healthbenes-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/healthbenes-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" alt=\"Image promoting learning about open enrollment for VA MAP clients\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-14224-2-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h6><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/healthbenes.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download and share<\/a> this image on your socials to ensure VA MAP clients are going through open enrollment for 2026!\u00a0 Link to the VA MAP page for more info: <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3MD9Itb\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/3MD9Itb<\/a>.<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-14224-2-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-14224-2-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"4\" ><div class=\"anchor-links no-after panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-14224-2-1-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\"><h1>Health Benefits Enrollment for VA MAP Clients <\/h1><\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h2>2026 ACA Open Enrollment<\/h2>\n<p>Client enrollment for Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans began November 10, 2025, instead of November 1, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Only ACA enrollments completed through Benalytics will be accepted by the program.<\/p>\n<h2>2026 Medicare Open Enrollment<\/h2>\n<p>Medicare open enrollment began October 15 and continues through December 7. Enrollment assister, Benalytics, assists clients with enrollment into Medicare prescription drug coverage (Part C or D). Some carriers have made changes to their plan offerings for 2026. Benalytics can assist clients with finding prescription drug plans that meet their medication needs and provider needs (if enrolling into a Part C\/Medicare Advantage).<\/p>\n<p>Enrollment appointments can be made through the appointment tool on the co-branded website, myvamap.com, or by calling the dedicated toll-free line, 855-483-4647.<\/p>\n<p>Clients must provide their 2026 Medicare information to Benalytics by January 15, 2026.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/HCS-Open-Enrollment-2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Open Enrollment Fact Sheet<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/HCS-Open-Enrollment-2025-Es.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Open Enrollment Fact Sheet (Spanish)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-14224-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-14224-3\" ><div id=\"pgc-14224-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-14224-3-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"5\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-14224-4\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"townhall\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-14224-4\" ><div id=\"pgc-14224-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-14224-4-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"6\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\"><h1>HIV Care and Treatment Services Town Hall<\/h1><\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>VDH is hosting a town hall for the general public and those with vested interest in HIV care and treatment services to discuss the impact of HIV in their communities. This includes people with lived experiences, community advocates, medical and non-medical care providers, etc.<\/p>\n<p>The town hall will be held virtually on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. There will also be a call-in option for those without computer access. To register for the town hall, <a href=\"https:\/\/redcap.vdh.virginia.gov\/redcap\/surveys\/?s=7DDNRJTCCR9R78XE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">please sign up through REDCap<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, questions, or if you need help registering, please contact <strong>Ashley Yocum<\/strong>, Care Services Planner, at <a href=\"mailto:ashley.yocum@vdh.virginia.gov\">ashley.yocum@vdh.virginia.gov<\/a> or (804) 864-7621.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-14224-4-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-14224-4-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"7\" ><div class=\"no-after panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-14224-4-1-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8cd1921c569c-14224\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/Public-Hearings-flyer-2026-1583x2048.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" \t\t>\n\t\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/Public-Hearings-flyer-2026.jpg\" width=\"1700\" height=\"2200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/Public-Hearings-flyer-2026.jpg 1700w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/Public-Hearings-flyer-2026-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/Public-Hearings-flyer-2026-791x1024.jpg 791w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/Public-Hearings-flyer-2026-768x994.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/Public-Hearings-flyer-2026-1187x1536.jpg 1187w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/Public-Hearings-flyer-2026-1583x2048.jpg 1583w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1700px) 100vw, 1700px\" title=\"Public Hearings flyer 2026\" alt=\"Flyer for VDH HIV Care &amp; Treatment Town Hall\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-14224-5\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-14224-5\" ><div id=\"pgc-14224-5-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-14224-5-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"8\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-14224-6\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"condoms\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-14224-6\" ><div id=\"pgc-14224-6-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-14224-6-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"9\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-14224-6-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-14224\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/shutterstock_1860101974.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/shutterstock_1860101974.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/shutterstock_1860101974-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/shutterstock_1860101974-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/shutterstock_1860101974-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/shutterstock_1860101974-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/shutterstock_1860101974-1536x1536.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" alt=\"AIDSVu Calculator Promo Image\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-14224-6-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-14224-6-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"10\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\"><h1>DDP Condom Program Update <\/h1><\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>The state contract with Global Protection has still not been resolved. However, VDH can fulfill condom orders for agencies based on current supply. DDP's current condom inventory is actively changing. Due to this, DDP has removed the order form from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/disease-prevention\/partneragencies\/#condoms\">community partners\u2019 webpage<\/a> and asks that you email the Disease Prevention Hotline at <a href=\"mailto:hiv-stdhotline@vdh.virginia.gov\">hiv-stdhotline@vdh.virginia.gov<\/a> for the most updated form.<\/p>\n<p>As a reminder, community-based organizations and local health districts are eligible to participate in the DDP Condom Distribution Program. Organizations that participate in the program may order up to 100,000 condoms each year. Agencies with multiple locations\/sites may be approved to order more.<\/p>\n<p>Please contact the Disease Prevention Hotline if you are interested in becoming a distribution site, for the most current order form, or for general questions about the program, at <a href=\"mailto:hiv-stdhotline@vdh.virginia.gov\">hiv-stdhotline@vdh.virginia.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-14224-7\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-14224-7-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-14224-7-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"11\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-14224-8\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"aetc\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-14224-8\" ><div id=\"pgc-14224-8-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-14224-8-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"12\" ><div id=\"hepposter\" class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-14224-8-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\"><h1>MidAtlantic AETC Training &amp; Resources <\/h1><\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>The MidAtlantic AETC continues to offer regular training courses. Through December 2025 and January 2026 there are numerous courses that are required for staff providing rapid HIV testing in Virginia (HIV Facts and Fundamentals).<\/p>\n<p>Search for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maaetc.org\/events\/browse\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">training courses near you<\/a> for you or your staff.<\/p>\n<p>The AETC has also created pocket guides in electronic format available for viewing and download. Some of the topics include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Mental Health and HIV<\/li>\n<li>Key Concepts in Motivational Interviewing<\/li>\n<li>Lessons in Patient Assessment &amp; Engagement<\/li>\n<li>Non-Occupational Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (nPEP)<\/li>\n<li>HIV Case Finding for Persons with Substance Use Disorder<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Access the more than ten clinical pocket guides on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maaetc.org\/p\/clinical-tools\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AETC website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-14224-9\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-14224-9\" ><div id=\"pgc-14224-9-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-14224-9-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"13\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-14224-10\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"security\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-14224-10\" ><div id=\"pgc-14224-10-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-14224-10-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"14\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\"><h1>DDP Security &amp; Confidentiality Policies and Procedures <\/h1><\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>Each year DDP sends out DDP Security and Confidentiality Policies and Procedures for all staff and agencies that handle, use, enter, or analyze DDP confidential paper records, electronic records, or data. DDP staff have an internal process to acknowledge these policies and procedures.<\/p>\n<p>Non-DDP staff have a separate process. Non-DDP staff include external contractors, service providers, and data recipients. The non-DDP staff policies and procedures can be found on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/disease-prevention\/partneragencies\/\">community partners webpage<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>These policies and procedures have been sent to non-DDP responsible parties as of December 10, 2025. Anyone who received these policies should review them and complete the REDCap verification form by December 31, 2025. All other non-DDP staff should sign the Verification of Receipt form by December 31, 2025, and retain the forms on site for review by your DDP contract monitor at your annual site visit.<\/p>\n<p>For questions regarding the process for non-DDP staff to complete this REDCap form, or if you believe you received the document by mistake, please contact <strong>Brianna Carey<\/strong>, HIV Counseling, Testing, &amp; Referral Program Coordinator, at <a href=\"mailto:brianna.carey@vdh.virginia.gov\">brianna.carey@vdh.virginia.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Note: if you are a DDP staff member and have not received an email requesting that you review the policies and procedures, please contact <strong>Christina Martone<\/strong>, HIV Network Detection and Response Program Coordinator, at <a href=\"mailto:christina.martone@vdh.virginia.gov\">christina.martone@vdh.virginia.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-14224-11\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-14224-11\" ><div id=\"pgc-14224-11-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-14224-11-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"15\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-14224-12\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"so-rounded panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-14224-12\" id=\"personnel\" ><div id=\"pgc-14224-12-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-14224-12-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"16\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\"><h1>Personnel Announcements<\/h1><\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h2>Congratulations<\/h2>\n<p>The Office of Epidemiology and DDP offer congratulations to <strong>Rachel Stallings<\/strong>, who was recently promoted to Director of the Division of Disease Prevention. <a href=\"#rachel\">Read her highlight<\/a> at the beginning of the e-bulletin for more information!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Jenny Kienzle<\/strong> is the Acting Director of the HIV and Hepatitis Surveillance (HHS) Unit until the position is filled. Jenny can be reached at <a href=\"mailto:jennifer.kienzle@vdh.virginia.gov\">jennifer.kienzle@vdh.virginia.gov<\/a> for any HHS needs.<\/p>\n<h2>Farewell<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Reid Auchterlonie<\/strong>, HIV Data Analyst, had her last day with VDH on December 12, 2025. Reid was with the DDP surveillance team for nearly a year and provided great insight and innovation on multiple projects, including updating and recreating dashboards; creating data entry tools; and conducting data trainings for multiple prevention programs. Until the position is filled, if you need assistance on projects Reid worked on, please contact <strong>Lauren Maxwell<\/strong> at <a href=\"mailto:L.maxwell@vdh.virginia.gov\">L.maxwell@vdh.virginia.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-14224-13\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-14224-13\" ><div id=\"pgc-14224-13-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-14224-13-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_siteorigin-panels-builder panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"17\" ><div id=\"pl-w68f29052a1ef4\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-w68f29052a1ef4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-w68f29052a1ef4-0\" ><div id=\"pgc-w68f29052a1ef4-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w68f29052a1ef4-0-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w68f29052a1ef4-0-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-button panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-button so-widget-sow-button-flat-eff27d41cd27\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"ow-button-base ow-button-align-center\"\n>\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/vdhgov\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"sowb-button ow-icon-placement-top\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" \t>\n\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"sow-icon-genericons\" data-sow-icon=\"&#xf204;\"\n\t\tstyle=\"color: #13294b\" \n\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w68f29052a1ef4-0-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w68f29052a1ef4-0-2-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-button panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-button so-widget-sow-button-flat-eff27d41cd27\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"ow-button-base 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class=\"sow-icon-genericons\" data-sow-icon=\"&#xf202;\"\n\t\tstyle=\"color: #13294b\" \n\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w68f29052a1ef4-0-4\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w68f29052a1ef4-0-4-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-button panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-button so-widget-sow-button-flat-eff27d41cd27\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"ow-button-base ow-button-align-center\"\n>\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/myvdh1\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"sowb-button ow-icon-placement-top\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" \t>\n\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"sow-icon-genericons\" data-sow-icon=\"&#xf213;\"\n\t\tstyle=\"color: #13294b\" \n\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w68f29052a1ef4-0-5\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell 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