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

HIV and Viral Hepatitis Summit Fosters National Dialogue Across Sectors

Last week in Washington, DC, researchers, clinical and public health providers, advocates, federal leaders and representatives of health departments, professional societies, academia, and the pharmaceutical sector gathered for important discussions at...

Published Thu, Dec 06 2012 6:33 AM by AIDS.gov blog

Filed under: CDC, HRSA, Affordable Care Act, HIV Policy & Programs, Viral Hepatitis

More than Facing AIDS: Addressing HIV Stigma with Photo Sharing

For the past five years, AIDS.gov has hosted the Facing AIDS photo sharing initiative for World AIDS Day, December 1. We thank you for the thousand of photos you have uploaded. If you have a large batch of photos you need help uploading, send an email...

Published Tue, Dec 04 2012 3:16 PM by AIDS.gov blog

Filed under: New Media, Photo Sharing

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Invites Public Comment on Draft Recommendations Related to HIV & HCV Screening

Recently, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) issued draft recommendations pertaining to HIV and viral hepatitis screening and is inviting public comments on both. The Task Force is an independent group of national experts in prevention and...

Published Tue, Dec 04 2012 6:00 AM by AIDS.gov blog

Filed under: Testing, HIV Policy & Programs, Viral Hepatitis

Preventing the Flu and Its Complications

As daylight hours get shorter and temperatures are falling, we’re not only approaching winter but also flu season. While we can all find ways to enjoy the change of seasons, no one enjoys the flu — a contagious respiratory illness caused by flu...

Published Mon, Dec 03 2012 12:29 PM by AIDS.gov blog

Filed under: HIV Policy & Programs, Flu

World AIDS Day 2012

This week, as we gathered in the White House with key scientists, policymakers, and community stakeholders to commemorate World AIDS Day, I was so proud to help highlight the progress we’ve made in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Last year marked the anniversary...

Published Mon, Dec 03 2012 8:00 AM by AIDS.gov blog

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

The White House Honors World AIDS Day 2012

Cross-posted from White House Blog Today, December 1, 2012 is World AIDS Day. Every year on this day, the world comes together to stand with people affected by HIV/AIDS, to remember those we have lost and to renew our commitment to ending the pandemic...

Published Mon, Dec 03 2012 6:00 AM by AIDS.gov blog

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

Statement by Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis on World AIDS Day

WASHINGTON — Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis today issued the following statement highlighting the U.S. Department of Labor’s ongoing efforts in the global fight against HIV/AIDS. World AIDS Day is Dec. 1. “On World AIDS Day, we reflect...

Published Sat, Dec 01 2012 9:44 AM by AIDS.gov blog

Filed under: HIV Policy & Programs, Department of Labor

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