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At ASHA, we strive to obtain client-centered solutions for all our customers and funders. Our goal is to build strong relationships and clearly understand the needs of those who we serve so we can fully apply our technical expertise and extensive capabilities in order to provide well balance and suitable services. ASHA offers a full range of services in the core areas below for your specific needs. Click on any of the core areas to learn more.


Health Policy

ASHA maintains a policy office in Washington, DC, affirming its long-term commitment to advocacy for systemic change. ASHA has been successful in obtaining bipartisan support for STI programs and continues to educate policy makers about the economic, social, and public health benefits of appropriate STI policy. It works in coalition with organizations in family planning, HIV, and women’s health, as well as organizations representing people of color and faith-based groups to keep STIs on the forefront of the policy agenda. ASHA is routinely asked to provide strategy and content advice on STI-related issues to a variety of national organizations and also provides leadership on numerous boards and committees.

Research and Evaluation

With an ultimate objective of improving public and population health and generating better health outcomes for all, ASHA's Research and Evaluation division conducts numerous research projects among local, regional, and national constituents focusing on a variety of populations and an assortment of health topics including sexually transmitted infections.

Contact Centers

Our contact center is one of ASHA’s strongest assets. We start by hiring only the best contact center managers and customer service representatives. We train them to understand the needs as intimately as possible. And we motivate them to deliver only the highest level of service. Our Contact Center team is well versed in different therapeutic areas and able to quickly recognize and assess the needs of callers. Our commitment to performance on every level, for every customer, sets ASHA apart. Our integrated technology platforms include both inbound and outbound solutions with an available call blending environment that allows representatives to be switched seamlessly between inbound and outbound call campaigns and Web communications, maximizing the efficient use of all available representative resources.

 

  • 24/7/365 Call center operations
  • Multilingual Operators
  • Clinical Trial Support
  • Script development & IRB submission
  • Trial pre-screening
  • Study Enrollment/Recruitment
  • Subject retention and compliance
  • Site Monitoring
  • Health Communication, including highly sensitive subjects
  • Test Results Delivery & Counseling
  • Information & Referral (many agents are AIRS certified)
  • Information Collection
  • CATI - computer-assisted telephone interviewing
  • Data Management

Project Management and Administrative Services

Good intentions are great, but results are what count! No matter the project or administrative requirement, ASHA has the staff ready to meet your needs.

  • Project management
  • Program development, implementation and evaluation
  • Grants management
  • Administrative support

Technical Assistance/Consulting

Stronger organizations build stronger communities. As part of our work ASHA can provide technical assistance, training and management support. Technical assistance is available on a variety of topics including customer service, contact center management, and quality assurance programs.

  • Excellence in Customer Service
  • Contact Center Management
  • Curriculum Development & Training
  • Quality Assurance
  • Patient Education Literature Development
  • Advocacy
  • Strategic Planning

Communication and Educational Materials

ASHA offers high-quality and award winning patient education materials on a wide range of subjects. Our goal is to strengthen individuals, families, and communities by providing scientifically accurate and unbiased information that enables Americans to make healthy decisions. Our catalog of more than 50 titles. We are regularly recognized by the public, patients, and providers for developing and delivering accurate client centered information.


Conference and Events Management

The experienced planners at ASHA will take care of every detail necessary as we coordinate your conference, locally, nationally, or internationally. We have been hosting and managing meetings of all sizes and for a wide variety of participants with greatly varying budgets for more than 20 years.

  • Program development
  • Branding and materials development
  • Site selection and contract negotiation
  • Travel and accommodations
  • Registration
  • On-site management and logistical support
  • Marketing and promotion
  • Reporting and post meeting services

ASHA Seal of Approval

The ASHA Seal of Approval is awarded to websites that, after careful review, are found to contain quality information about sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and promote Positive Messaging around Sexual Health (PMSH).