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

Video: Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program and the Affordable Care Act

With this year’s Marketplace Open Enrollment period underway, individuals and families who do not already have coverage can join the millions of people who are already enrolled in an affordable health plan through the Marketplace, thanks to the Affordable...

Published Thu, Dec 04 2014 6:00 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: Ryan White Program, People Living With HIV, HRSA, Affordable Care Act, HIV Policy & Programs

Recap: AIDS.gov Webinar on Marketplace Enrollment for HIV Community

In case you missed the November 24 AIDS.gov webinar, Health Insurance Marketplace Outreach and Enrollment for People At Risk for and Living with HIV, we wanted to share some highlights as well as links to related resources. During the webinar, Federal...

Published Thu, Dec 18 2014 6:00 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: National HIV/AIDS Strategy, CDC, HRSA, Affordable Care Act, HIV Policy & Programs

Douglas Brooks: World AIDS Day & New Year’s Reflection

As 2014 draws to a close, we sat down with Douglas Brooks, Director of the White House Office of National AIDS Policy (ONAP), to talk about his reflections on the White House’s World AIDS Day 2014 event and his thoughts about the work ahead in 2015 to...

Published Mon, Dec 22 2014 1:57 PM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

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

The 2014 Liver Meeting – Report on Viral Hepatitis Coverage at the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) Meeting

Last month, the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) annual meeting (The Liver Meeting®) took place, convening nearly 10,000 physicians, surgeons, researchers, allied health professionals and advocates from around the world to...

Published Fri, Dec 19 2014 6:00 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

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

HIV from a Friend’s Perspective

As an HIV-negative, black, gay male, I can’t pretend to know the feelings and emotions that come with discovering that you are HIV-positive. However, what I do know is that I have chosen to use my skills in marketing and communications to inform, influence...

Published Fri, Dec 19 2014 11:03 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: Communities of Color, HIV Policy & Programs, Black Gay & Bisexual Men

Black Voices Bloggers on World AIDS Day 2014

December 1st was World AIDS Day, and the U.S. Government theme for this year was ‘Focus, Partner, Achieve: An AIDS-free Generation.” In recognition of this global observance in the HIV community, the AIDS.gov Black Voices bloggers shared their individual...

Published Thu, Dec 04 2014 1:17 PM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: Communities of Color, HIV Policy & Programs, Black Gay & Bisexual Men

Focus, Partner, Achieve: How the United States Is Helping to Lead the Fight Against AIDS

“On this day, let us rededicate ourselves to continuing our work until we reach the day we know is possible — when no child has to know the pain of HIV/AIDS and no life is limited by this virus.” –President Barack Obama, World...

Published Tue, Dec 02 2014 11:02 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

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

Key Populations Essential to Realize An AIDS-Free Generation

As we commemorate World AIDS Day this year, let’s take a moment to remember how far we’ve come, and where we must go. There are currently 35 million people living with HIV worldwide, and 13.6 million of those people are receiving antiretroviral therapy...

Published Mon, Dec 01 2014 6:37 PM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: Global

Let’s Get to Work!

In October, I attended the annual U.S. Conference on AIDS , the largest HIV/AIDS-related gathering in the nation. Now in its eighteenth year, the goal of this conference has remained steadfast since the start: to increase and strengthen the diversity...

Published Mon, Dec 01 2014 11:53 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: HIV/AIDS Awareness Days, Social Determinants of Health, People Living With HIV, HIV Policy & Programs, Department of Labor

The “Increasing Access to HIV Care and Treatment” Initiative Surpasses Expectations for a Second Year

Three years ago on World AIDS Day, President Obama announced $50 million to address the gaps in the HIV Continuum of Care. Of that $50 million, $15 million was directed to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to focus on the goals of...

Published Mon, Dec 01 2014 4:20 PM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: HRSA, HIV Policy & Programs

Looking Ahead to 2015

As 2014 comes to a close and we prepare to celebrate the potential of the new year, Dr. Ronald Valdiserri, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Health, Infectious Diseases, shares his thoughts on the year ahead in this video message. Dr. Valdiserri, who leads...

Published Wed, Dec 31 2014 7:09 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

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

RECOGNIZING WORLD AIDS DAY 2014

Courtesy of Vanita Gupta, Acting Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division. “On World AIDS Day 2014, the Department of Justice recognizes that eradicating stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV and AIDS is a key civil...

Published Mon, Dec 01 2014 6:16 PM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: Department of Justice, HIV Policy & Programs

World AIDS Day 2014: Closer to an AIDS-Free Generation

On December 1, people throughout the world observe World AIDS Day to raise awareness of the global impact of HIV/AIDS, to honor those affected by it, and—ever so importantly—to re-commit to achieving more in the upcoming year. An estimated 35 million...

Published Mon, Dec 01 2014 5:09 PM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: CDC

Maxim Healthcare Services Will Pay $75,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit

Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc., a nationwide staffing service for nurses and other health care professionals, will pay $75,000 and furnish significant equitable relief to resolve a federal disability discrimination lawsuit, the U.S. Equal Employment...

Published Tue, Dec 09 2014 9:05 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: People Living With HIV, Department of Justice, HIV Policy & Programs

AIDS.gov Virtual Office Hours! Register now for free social media training

AIDS.gov Virtual Office Hours is our new social media technical assistance service. Registering for a Virtual Office Hours session gives you one-on-one time with an AIDS.gov social media expert, to ask questions about new media tools, learn strategies...

Published Wed, Dec 10 2014 4:43 PM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

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

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