Talent Testing Service has issued the following statement for publication:
MIAMI, FL—Talent Testing Services, Inc. (TTS) in response to the recent syphilis outbreak, the growing industry concern over STDs, and the misinformation that has come along with it, has named Dr. David Smith, M.D., M.A.S., an infectious disease specialist, to head its Internal Medical Council and Outreach Program. Dr. Smith’s qualifications make him the top candidate to head this initiative of Talent Testing Service, Inc.
The TTS Medical Council and Outreach Program will help answer questions from talent, agents and production companies regarding syphilis treatment, HIV, HBV, HCV and any others related to sexually transmitted diseases.
“Given the recent syphilis outbreak we have seen a lot of misinformation being exchanged back and forth in the industry. This helps no one.” said Sixto Pacheco, President of TTS. “The TTS Medical Council and Outreach Program, now headed by Dr. Smith, will have as its prime directive to educate, inform and proactively address the health issues of the talent community and industry."
Talent, agents and production companies can email questions in full confidentiality to [email protected] and these will be answered in a timely manner. Production companies and agents interested in scheduling a conference call with Dr. Smith can contact Richard Reiss at [email protected] for additional information and scheduling times.
