May 2014 - AIDS.gov Blog - The Network of Care

Register Today! AIDS.gov Director Shares His Experience Evaluating New Media

Join AIDS.gov and leaders from the Canadian and UK government service for a webinar discussion on evaluating government communications on Thursday, May 15, 2014 from 11:00 a.m. to noon (EDT). Register here to attend this free event. Around the world,...

Published Wed, May 14 2014 9:24 AM by AIDS.gov blog

Filed under: New Media, Web Conferences

Raising Awareness about Viral Hepatitis in the Hispanic Community

During May’s month-long observance of Hepatitis Awareness Month, we also observe National Hispanic Hepatitis Awareness Day (NHHAD) on May 15. NHHAD is an annual event organized by the Latino Commission on AIDS to raise awareness of viral hepatitis and...

Published Wed, May 14 2014 9:57 AM by AIDS.gov blog

Filed under: HIV Policy & Programs, Viral Hepatitis

Just-Released Guidelines: Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Use for HIV Prevention

Today, the U.S. Public Health Service and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released guidelines for the use of daily oral antiretroviral pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, for HIV infection, entitled: Preexposure Prophylaxis for the Prevention...

Published Wed, May 14 2014 12:12 PM by AIDS.gov blog

Filed under: PrEP, CDC, HIV Policy & Programs

What Every Women Needs to Know about Hepatitis B and C

As we observe both National Women’s Health Week and Hepatitis Awareness Month, it is the opportune time to raise awareness about hepatitis B and hepatitis C among women. Chronic viral hepatitis affects 3.5-5.3 million Americans—including millions of women...

Published Thu, May 15 2014 9:29 AM by AIDS.gov blog

Filed under: HIV Policy & Programs, Viral Hepatitis, Women and Girls

Black Voices: “Wait a minute did I take my meds?”

“Wait a minute did I take my meds?” This is a question I often ask even if my pill box, mobile application, or friend says I have. Anxiety, nervousness, fear, and due diligence keep me on track to continue to the best of my ability to take my medications...

Published Thu, May 15 2014 2:55 PM by AIDS.gov blog

Filed under: People Living With HIV, HIV Policy & Programs, HIV Continuum of Care, Black Gay & Bisexual Men

Observing National Hepatitis Testing Day

Next Monday, May 19th, is the third national Hepatitis Testing Day, established to raise greater awareness of an epidemic that is too often unrecognized. Millions Living with Undiagnosed Infections There are approximately 3.5–5.3 million Americans living...

Published Fri, May 16 2014 6:00 AM by AIDS.gov blog

Filed under: HIV Policy & Programs, Viral Hepatitis

White House Office of National AIDS Policy Announces Series of Listening Sessions

The White House Office of National AIDS Policy (ONAP) announced that it will host a series of regional listening sessions this summer on the implementation of the National HIV/AIDS Strategy (NHAS). Mr. Douglas Brooks, ONAP’s newly appointed Director,...

Published Fri, May 16 2014 12:46 PM by AIDS.gov blog

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

Commemorating International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia

Today of all days, we are reminded that the cause of justice can and must triumph over hatred and prejudice. This is a day of action for ***, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) communities and their allies all over the world. It is time to reaffirm...

Published Fri, May 16 2014 4:57 PM by AIDS.gov blog

Filed under: LGBTQ Health, HIV Policy & Programs, Black Gay & Bisexual Men

Statement from Ambassador Deborah L. Birx, M.D., U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator, on PEPFAR’s Approach to Achieving an AIDS-free Generation

President Obama and Secretary Kerry have committed PEPFAR to supporting countries in achieving an AIDS-free generation as a core pillar of the United States global health agenda. Together, we have made extraordinary progress toward this ambitious goal...

Published Sun, May 18 2014 12:40 PM by AIDS.gov blog

Filed under: PEPFAR, Global, PEPFAR Updates

Ten Reasons to Address HIV/AIDS in Asian American and Pacific Islander Communities

Each year on May 19, we take time to reflect on the impact of the HIV epidemic on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs). This includes listening to members of AAPI communities as they discuss how HIV has affected their lives and the lives of those...

Published Mon, May 19 2014 6:00 AM by AIDS.gov blog

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

Public Health Grand Rounds Focuses on PrEP for HIV Prevention

The Public Health Grand Rounds, sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), will explore the science base for using oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) as a tool to prevent the transmission of HIV, on Tuesday, May 20, at 1:00pm...

Published Mon, May 19 2014 7:00 AM by AIDS.gov blog

Filed under: PrEP, CDC, HIV Policy & Programs

HIV Vaccine Awareness Day

Watch NIAID Director Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., discuss current HIV vaccine research approaches. Developing a safe and sufficiently effective HIV vaccine is essential if we are to achieve a timely and durable end to the global HIV/AIDS pandemic. The path...

Published Mon, May 19 2014 2:16 PM by AIDS.gov blog

Filed under: Research, NIAID, HIV Vaccine, HIV/AIDS Awareness Days, Clinical Trials, HIV Policy & Programs

Introducing a Viral Hepatitis Action Plan Stakeholders’ Workbook

We’ve found it exciting to see the variety of activities in observance of Hepatitis Awareness Month being organized by our federal partners as well as many important nonfederal stakeholders, including health departments, community-based organizations...

Published Tue, May 20 2014 6:05 AM by AIDS.gov blog

Filed under: HIV Policy & Programs, Viral Hepatitis

Using Technology to Support HIV Testing and Medication Adherence: Lessons from Oregon

For people who engage in ongoing risk behaviors, knowing your status means testing regularly. And for people living with HIV, keeping the virus under control means taking medications every day. We all want to be healthy, but remembering and following...

Published Tue, May 20 2014 1:42 PM by AIDS.gov blog

Filed under: Health Information Technology, New Media, Mobile, HIV Continuum of Care

CDC Launches New Campaign – Start Talking. Stop HIV. – For Gay and Bisexual Men

Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) launches the latest communication campaign under its Act Against AIDS initiative – Start Talking. Stop HIV. This new national HIV prevention campaign is the result of input from more than 500...

Published Wed, May 21 2014 7:15 AM by AIDS.gov blog

Filed under: CDC, HIV Policy & Programs, Black Gay & Bisexual Men

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Register Today! AIDS.gov Director Shares His Experience Evaluating New Media

Raising Awareness about Viral Hepatitis in the Hispanic Community

Just-Released Guidelines: Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Use for HIV Prevention

What Every Women Needs to Know about Hepatitis B and C

Black Voices: “Wait a minute did I take my meds?”

Observing National Hepatitis Testing Day

White House Office of National AIDS Policy Announces Series of Listening Sessions

Commemorating International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia

Statement from Ambassador Deborah L. Birx, M.D., U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator, on PEPFAR’s Approach to Achieving an AIDS-free Generation

Ten Reasons to Address HIV/AIDS in Asian American and Pacific Islander Communities

Public Health Grand Rounds Focuses on PrEP for HIV Prevention

HIV Vaccine Awareness Day

Introducing a Viral Hepatitis Action Plan Stakeholders’ Workbook

Using Technology to Support HIV Testing and Medication Adherence: Lessons from Oregon

CDC Launches New Campaign – Start Talking. Stop HIV. – For Gay and Bisexual Men