World AIDS Day 2015
World AIDS Day, held each year on December 1st, is a time to show support to those living with HIV, remember those who have died, and to raise awareness and take action in the fight against HIV and AIDS. This year, the federal theme for World AIDS Day is “The Time to Act is Now.” (Source: AIDS Action News)
Source: AIDS Action News - November 30, 2015 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
HIV and Hepatitis Health Disparities Update: October/November 2015
Featured in this issue:
UNAIDS Board Adopts Strategy to End the AIDS Epidemic by 2030
:New WHO HIV Guidelines Favor Treatment for All HIV-Infected Persons
:HHS Awards Over $2.2 Billion in Ryan White Program Grants
:CMS Issues Guidance to Increase Access to Hepatitis C Drugs
:UNAIDS Board Adopts Strategy to End the AIDS Epidemic by 2030
:New WHO HIV Guidelines Favor Treatment for All HIV-Infected Persons
:HHS Awards Over $2.2 Billion in Ryan White Program Grants
CMS Issues Guidance to Increase Access to Hepatitis C Drugs (Source: AIDS Action News)
Source: AIDS Action News - November 19, 2015 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
Barnstable Sued for Blocking Legal, Life-Saving Needle Distribution Program
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Source: AIDS Action News - November 10, 2015 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
AIDS Action Committee To Offer Testimony on Issues Related to Opioid Crisis
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Source: AIDS Action News - October 28, 2015 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
HIV and Hepatitis Health Disparities Update: September 2015
Featured in this issue: White House Launches Updated National HIV/AIDS Strategy. UNAIDS: Milestone of 15 Million People on ART Has Been Reached. Studies Highlight Impact of Ryan White Program in HIV Care and Treatment. News Coverage from the 2015 International AIDS Society Conference. Proposed HHS Rule Would Implement New Protections Against Discrimination in Health Care. NIH Announces HIV/AIDS Research Priorities and Guidelines for AIDS Funding. FDA Approves HIV Test and New Hepatitis C Treatments. New HIV/AIDS Glossaries from AIDSInfo and Project Inform. (Source: AIDS Action News)
Source: AIDS Action News - September 16, 2015 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
AAC Submits Testimony in Support of An Act to Protect Access to Confidential Health Care
AAC recently submitted testimony to the Chairs of the Joint Committee on Financial Services in support of S557/H871, also known as An Act to protect access to confidential health care, at the bill’s first hearing on July 20th. We were joined by a robust coalition of individuals, organizations, and providers, including groups that represent victims of sexual assault, victims of domestic abuse, college students seeking care at campus health centers, individuals seeking mental health services, and individuals seeking sexual and reproductive health care. (Source: AIDS Action News)
Source: AIDS Action News - August 20, 2015 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
