November 2012 - AIDS.gov Blog - The Network of Care

Video: Facing AIDS Photo App for World AIDS Day

Since launching the Facing AIDS mobile app in July, we have taken it on the road to AIDS 2012, the U.S. Conference on AIDS, and the American Public Health Association Annual Meeting. The AIDS.gov team has showed hundreds of people how easy it is to Snap...

Published Tue, Nov 06 2012 5:27 PM by AIDS.gov blog

Filed under: New Media, HIV/AIDS Awareness Days, Mobile

Commentary Discusses “On-the-Ground” Details Necessary to Achieve an AIDS-Free Generation

World AIDS Day (December 1) is fast approaching and plans are underway both here at AIDS.gov and throughout the HIV/AIDS community to mark this important international health observance, which serves as a key opportunity to raise awareness and renew and...

Published Thu, Nov 01 2012 9:51 AM by AIDS.gov blog

Filed under: HIV/AIDS Awareness Days, HIV Policy & Programs

AIDS 2012 Lessons Continue to Resonate Across U.S.

The AIDS 2012 conference organizers recently reminded us that many resources from the conference are now available online at the AIDS 2012 website . Whether you were able to in person in Washington, D.C. or not, you will find a wealth of information at...

Published Fri, Nov 02 2012 10:24 AM by AIDS.gov blog

Filed under: HIV Policy & Programs, AIDS 2012

Using Your Mobile Phone to Find Health Information: New Data

Pew Internet & American Life Project released new data today on using mobile phones to access health information. “One in three cell phone owners (31%) have used their phone to look for health information. In a comparable, national survey conducted...

Published Thu, Nov 08 2012 2:27 PM by AIDS.gov blog

Filed under: New Media, Mobile, Digital Government Strategy

Honoring Veterans Day

Today is Veterans Day and AIDS.gov salutes both America’s veterans for their service and the work of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The VA is the nation’s single largest provider of HIV care and an important partner in implementing the...

Published Sun, Nov 11 2012 7:00 AM by AIDS.gov blog

Filed under: HIV Policy & Programs

Working to Address HIV/AIDS in Native American Communities

In her statement last week on the observance of National Native American Heritage Month, Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius reiterated the Department’s commitment to ensuring the health and well being of all Americans. She highlighted...

Published Wed, Nov 07 2012 9:30 AM by AIDS.gov blog

Filed under: Communities of Color, HIV Policy & Programs

Moving Towards an AIDS-free Generation

What a year it has been! One year ago on World AIDS Day, President Obama announced ambitious new targets in the global fight against HIV/AIDS, and on the domestic front focused investment to support the first comprehensive National HIV/AIDS Strategy to...

Published Wed, Nov 28 2012 6:10 PM by AIDS.gov blog

Filed under: HIV/AIDS Awareness Days, HIV Policy & Programs

White House Office Hours: World AIDS Day 2012

Cross-posted from the White House blog. Last year, on World AIDS Day, President Obama announced ambitious new targets in the global fight against HIV/AIDS, and on the domestic front focused on investment to support the first comprehensive National HIV...

Published Fri, Nov 30 2012 7:15 AM by AIDS.gov blog

Filed under: HIV/AIDS Awareness Days

Thanksgiving and World AIDS Day

Thanksgiving is a day of gratitude for what matters in our lives. In that spirit, Thanksgiving also marks the lead-up to World AIDS Day (December 1). World AIDS Day prompts us to reflect on how far we’ve come in responding to HIV and to cherish the contributions...

Published Tue, Nov 20 2012 5:00 AM by AIDS.gov blog

Filed under: HIV/AIDS Awareness Days

Peace Corps Observes International Men’s Day

In much of the developing world, men retain significant authority over many aspects of family and community life. Without men, we don’t have healthy communities. Men frequently control decisions about access to resources that either limit – or expand...

Published Mon, Nov 19 2012 10:41 AM by AIDS.gov blog

Filed under: Global

Peace Corps Recognizes World AIDS Day

World AIDS Day provides an opportunity for Peace Corps volunteers to share the grassroots work that they do year-round in fighting AIDS. Recognized annually on December 1, World AIDS Day aims to raise awareness, decrease stigma, and honor those who have...

Published Fri, Nov 16 2012 4:29 PM by AIDS.gov blog

Filed under: Global, PEPFAR Updates

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