Remembering thomas parran, his contributions and missteps going forward: History informs us

摘要

No person has influenced US efforts to control sexually transmitted infections (STIs) more than Thomas Parran. First as Commissioner of Health for the State of New York and, subsequently, as the sixth Surgeon General of the United States, Parran provided the foundations for current approaches to control and management of persons with and at risk for STIs. Parran is perhaps best known for his classic book Shadow on the Land, in which he comprehensively outlined the principles of sexually transmitted disease (STD) control for syphilis-promoting timely diagnosis and treatment, screening for unsuspected infection, partner notification, and public education and engagement.