March 2015 - AIDS.gov Blog - The Network of Care

CROI 2015 Highlights: NIH’s Dr. Peter Kim Discusses Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis (TB) was among the several infectious diseases in addition to HIV that were important topics of discussion during the 2015 Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI) held in Seattle at the end of last month. As the conference...

Published Fri, Mar 13 2015 1:28 PM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: Research, NIH, CROI2015, Tuberculosis

Conversations from CROI 2015: Ambassador Deborah Birx ( Video)

We continue our coverage of the 2015 Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI) with this conversation between AIDS.gov’s Miguel Gomez and Ambassador Deborah Birx, MD, Coordinator of the U.S. Government Activities to Combat HIV/AIDS...

Published Fri, Mar 13 2015 10:39 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: Global, PEPFAR Updates

NIH Funding Opportunity for Drug Abuse Prevention Research Holds Potential for Addressing Viral Hepatitis

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), part of NIH, has released a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for research that will increase understanding of the science of drug use prevention within diverse populations and settings. Given the high...

Published Fri, Mar 13 2015 7:25 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

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

NIH-led study to assess community-based hepatitis C treatment in Washington, D.C.

Officials from the National Institutes of Health and the city of Washington, D.C., launched a clinical trial to examine whether primary care physicians and other health care providers, such as nurse practitioners and physician assistants, can use a new...

Published Fri, Mar 13 2015 6:00 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: NIAID, NIH, Clinical Trials, HIV Policy & Programs, Viral Hepatitis

Affordable Care Act Covers Preventive Health Services for Women

During this week of National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, we are reminded that thanks to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), most insurance plans are now required to cover many preventive services for women without charging a co-pay or other fees...

Published Thu, Mar 12 2015 6:00 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: HIV/AIDS Awareness Days, Testing, Affordable Care Act, HIV Policy & Programs, Viral Hepatitis, Women and Girls

Breaking Down Stigma—I Care About HIV/AIDS

Editor’s Note: For National Women and Girls Day, March 10th Gail T. Crockett , the Director of Strategic Supply Chain at McDonald’s Corporation, produced the following blog as part of the AIDS United Shero Series – Highlighting Women Making a Difference...

Published Wed, Mar 11 2015 1:45 PM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: HIV/AIDS Awareness Days, People Living With HIV, HIV Policy & Programs, Women and Girls

Nationwide nearly 11.7 million consumers are enrolled in 2015 Health Insurance Marketplace coverage

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 10, 2015 Contact: HHS Press Office 202-690-6343 More than 4.1 million young people selected a plan or were re-enrolled; nearly 7.7 million people with plan selections in HealthCare.gov states qualify for an average tax credit...

Published Wed, Mar 11 2015 9:27 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: Affordable Care Act, HIV Policy & Programs

African American Women Should #TakeChargeandTest this National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

Every March 10, CDC joins millions across the country to observe National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. This special day is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health and is intended to heighten awareness...

Published Tue, Mar 10 2015 1:00 PM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: HIV/AIDS Awareness Days, Communities of Color, Testing, HIV Policy & Programs, Women and Girls

Stepping out of the Shadows, Together for Women and Girls

Today, the Office of National AIDS Policy, Office of the Vice President, and the White House Council on Women and Girls commemorate the 10th observance of National Women & Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Along with other Federal, national and community...

Published Tue, Mar 10 2015 11:04 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

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

Evolving our social media strategy to reach women and their families

In March 2012, I shared Iris House’s social media strategy. We are a community-based organization that provides comprehensive services and advocacy for women, families, and communities impacted by HIV/AIDS. As we commemorate National Women and Girls HIV...

Published Tue, Mar 10 2015 6:00 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: New Media, HIV/AIDS Awareness Days, Women and Girls

Watch: White House Event—HIV & Violence against Women and Girls – March 10th

On Tuesday, March 10, the White House Office of National AIDS Policy, in collaboration with the Office of the Vice President and the White House Council on Women and Girls, will host a special event to commemorate the annual observance of National Women...

Published Mon, Mar 09 2015 1:37 PM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

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

Conversations from CROI 2015: Dr. Gina Brown and Dr. Ron Valdiserri on Microbicides, Women and HIV

As we approach the annual observance of National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day next week, we wanted to share another interview we captured at the 2015 Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI). While at CROI in Seattle last...

Published Fri, Mar 06 2015 12:27 PM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: Research, NIAID, NIH, Women and Girls, croi 2015

Digital resources for National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

We are 5 days away from the 10th National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day #NWGHAAD. This annual March 10th observance aims to reduce stigma, share resources, and empower women and girls to learn the importance of HIV/AIDS prevention, care...

Published Fri, Mar 06 2015 8:36 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

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

SAMHSA Announces Funding Opportunity: Substance Abuse and HIV Prevention Services for At-Risk Minority Youth and Young Adults

A new Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) will support substance abuse and HIV prevention services for at-risk racial/ethnic minority youth and young adults. Eligible applicants...

Published Fri, Mar 06 2015 7:36 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: Communities of Color, Youth, SAMHSA, HIV Policy & Programs, Viral Hepatitis, prevention

Black Voices: Youth-Focused Digital Outreach with Greater Than AIDS

#SpeakOutHIV is an LGBTQ youth-focused campaign from Greater Than AIDS that emphasizes conversations around relationships, healthcare, and community; it’s a dialogue geared toward eradicating stigma, and it’s driven by the power of digital stories and...

Published Thu, Mar 05 2015 2:02 PM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: HIV Policy & Programs

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