February 2013 - AIDS.gov Blog - The Network of Care

Addressing Hepatitis C Disparities in the African American Community

As we celebrate Black History Month, here at HHS we are also reminded of troubling hepatitis C disparities that persist in the African American community. African Americans are twice as likely to be infected with the hepatitis C virus (HCV) compared to...

Published Thu, Feb 28 2013 10:45 AM by AIDS.gov blog

Filed under: Communities of Color, CDC, HIV Policy & Programs, Viral Hepatitis

In Memoriam: C. Everett Koop

The public health world, especially those of us who work in the HIV/AIDS arena, mourn the passing of former Surgeon General C. Everett Koop. Surgeon General Koop was an inspirational public health leader and a voice for frank and open conversation about...

Published Wed, Feb 27 2013 10:27 AM by AIDS.gov blog

Filed under: National HIV/AIDS Strategy, HIV Policy & Programs, 30 Years of AIDS

mHealth for Youth, via Google Hangout on Air

In today’s blog post, we provide an overview of Google+ Hangouts on Air and then dive into an example by looking at last week’s “mHealth for Youth: Text Messaging Beyond the Basics” Hangout sponsored by ISIS. First things first: What is a Hangout on Air...

Published Tue, Feb 26 2013 5:15 PM by AIDS.gov blog

Filed under: New Media, Web/Tech, Video Sharing, Web Conferences

Health 2.0: Digital Technology in Clinical Care

On Friday, March 22, 2013, the New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute, the Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation, and the New York Academy of Sciences, will present a one-day conference Health 2.0: Digital Technology in Clinical Care to discuss emerging...

Published Mon, Feb 25 2013 2:44 PM by AIDS.gov blog

Filed under: Conferences, New Media

SAMHSA Announces New Funding Announcement for Rapid Hepatitis C Screening in Drug Treatment Programs

Last week, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) announced a new $1 million funding opportunity that supports rapid hepatitis C virus (HCV) screening and referral to care in...

Published Mon, Feb 25 2013 8:23 AM by AIDS.gov blog

Filed under: Injection Drug Use, SAMHSA, HIV Policy & Programs, Viral Hepatitis

Monday White House Live Stream Townhall: The Affordable Care Act and the African American Community

On Monday, February 25, 2013 the White House will hold a Townhall discussion, “Looking Ahead to 2014: How the Affordable Care Act Benefits the African American Community.” The event will begin at 9:00 am with opening remarks, followed by two panel discussions...

Published Fri, Feb 22 2013 2:19 PM by AIDS.gov blog

Filed under: Communities of Color, Affordable Care Act, HIV Policy & Programs

CROI Begins March 3 in Atlanta and Online

The 20th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI ) begins in just over a week in Atlanta, Georgia. This annual scientific meeting of the world’s leading researchers working to understand, prevent, and treat HIV/AIDS and its complications...

Published Fri, Feb 22 2013 9:44 AM by AIDS.gov blog

Filed under: Research, Conferences, National HIV/AIDS Strategy

Social Networking in 2012

Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project is an increasingly valuable resource to our work at AIDS.gov. Pew has been conducting surveys related to social media since 2005. Last week, Pew released data on the demographics of social network...

Published Tue, Feb 19 2013 2:26 PM by AIDS.gov blog

Filed under: Strategy/Planning, New Media, Social Networks, Twitter

Get “In the Know” on Social Media

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Prevention Information Network (CDC NPIN) is pleased to announce an upcoming webcast series starting Tuesday, Feb. 19 at 2 PM EST, titled, “In the Know: Social Media for Public Health...

Published Fri, Feb 15 2013 1:24 PM by AIDS.gov blog

Filed under: Strategy/Planning, New Media, Twitter, Video Sharing, Web Conferences, Mobile, Gaming, Photo Sharing

New Tool Can Assist Adults in Obtaining Recommended Vaccines

While we hear a lot about the importance of getting a flu shot, there are many other vaccines that are recommended for adults. Starting this month, it will be easier to find all of the vaccinations you need. The HealthMap Vaccine Finder is a free online...

Published Thu, Feb 14 2013 3:20 PM by AIDS.gov blog

Filed under: New Media, Widgets, Flu

Justice Department Settles Three HIV Discrimination Cases

As part of its Barrier-Free Health Care Initiative, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has reached three settlements addressing HIV discrimination by medical providers over the past three weeks. Each of the settlements was reached under the Americans...

Published Thu, Feb 14 2013 12:09 PM by AIDS.gov blog

Filed under: National HIV/AIDS Strategy, People Living With HIV, Department of Justice, HIV Policy & Programs

HRSA Announces Three New Funding Opportunities

The HIV/AIDS Bureau (HAB) at the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) recently issued three new Funding Opportunity Announcements (FOA) under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program. Funding for Culturally Appropriate Interventions for Latinos...

Published Wed, Feb 13 2013 11:00 AM by AIDS.gov blog

Filed under: Communities of Color, Ryan White Program, HRSA

Apps and Social Media to Show You Care

Social media and mobile apps are great tools to help you connect to people. For example, you can connect to your former high school sweetheart on Facebook, share photos with your family on Instagram, send an eCard to your partner, or Tweet about the great...

Published Tue, Feb 12 2013 3:50 PM by AIDS.gov blog

Filed under: New Media, Social Networks, Blogs, Mobile, Photo Sharing, eCards

Sounding the Alarm on a Silent Epidemic: Federal HIV/STD Advisory Group Adopts Viral Hepatitis as Priority

In support of enhanced cross-government efforts to address the prevention, care and treatment of viral hepatitis, a federal advisory body on HIV and STDs recently expanded its scope and title to include viral hepatitis. Now known as the CDC/HRSA Advisory...

Published Tue, Feb 12 2013 6:56 AM by AIDS.gov blog

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

Full Speed Ahead: More Success for the Global Fund

During January’s World Economic Forum, international leaders welcomed former U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator Mark Dybul as the new head of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. Assuming his post as Executive Director of the world’s largest...

Published Mon, Feb 11 2013 7:00 AM by AIDS.gov blog

Filed under: Global

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