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

Viewing Session – National HIV/AIDS Strategy: Updated to 2020

In 2010, President Obama released the first comprehensive National HIV/AIDS Strategy (NHAS) that has truly impacted every HIV policy and program in the United States. It is remarkable how over the ensuing years, the vast majority of persons working on...

Published Tue, Jul 21 2015 9:58 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

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

The Importance of Integrating HIV and Addiction Treatment

Great progress has been made in reducing the number of new HIV infections and transforming the disease into a manageable and livable condition, but we still have some way to go to achieve an AIDS-free world. Injection drug use is still creating new, local...

Published Tue, Jul 21 2015 1:05 PM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: Research, NIH, Injection Drug Use

5 digital tools to share the updated National HIV/AIDS Strategy

In 2010, President Obama launched the first National HIV/AIDS Strategy (NHAS) – a 5-year road map that has mobilized a collective response to HIV in the United States. On July 30, the White House Office of National AIDS Policy (ONAP) will release...

Published Tue, Jul 21 2015 2:22 PM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: New Media, National HIV/AIDS Strategy

NIH’s Dr. Carl Dieffenbach Shares Highlights as IAS 2015 Begins

After the 8th International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention (IAS 2015) got underway in Vancouver, Canada yesterday, July 20, we spoke by Skype with Dr. Carl Dieffenbach, Director of the Division of AIDS at NIH’s National...

Published Tue, Jul 21 2015 4:08 PM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: Research, NIAID, HIV Vaccine, NIH, PEPFAR, Clinical Trials, PrEP

CDC and NIH Share PrEP Research at IAS 2015

New findings on pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) from both CDC and NIH were among the HIV research findings shared on July 21 at the 8th International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention (IAS 2015) in Vancouver, Canada...

Published Wed, Jul 22 2015 5:00 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: Research, NIAID, NIH, PrEP, CDC

PrEP and Additional Benefits of HIV Treatment Among Science Highlights from IAS 2015

More HIV research findings were shared yesterday as the 8th International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention (IAS 2015) continued in Vancouver, Canada. We spoke by Skype with Dr. Carl Dieffenbach, Director of the Division...

Published Wed, Jul 22 2015 2:57 PM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: Research, NIAID, NIH, PrEP

HIV Vaccine and Cure Research Highlights from IAS 2015

As the 8th International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention (IAS 2015) came to a close in Vancouver, Canada, we spoke one last time by Skype with Dr. Carl Dieffenbach, Director of the Division of AIDS at NIH’s National...

Published Thu, Jul 23 2015 8:09 PM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: Research, NIAID, HIV Vaccine, NIH, PrEP

5 questions about dental coverage in the Marketplace

You’ve got questions; we’ve got answers. Read these 5 questions to learn more about dental coverage in the Health Insurance Marketplace. 1. Can I get dental coverage through the Marketplace? In the Marketplace, dental coverage is included in some health...

Published Fri, Jul 24 2015 6:00 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: Affordable Care Act

HRSA Launches Viral Hepatitis Resource Page for Health Centers

During May’s observance of Hepatitis Awareness Month, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) launched a new viral hepatitis resource page designed to support health centers’ viral hepatitis prevention and care services. The new web page...

Published Fri, Jul 24 2015 7:44 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

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

July 30 Live stream: White House – Release Update – National HIV/AIDS Strategy

On Thursday, July 30, 2015, the White House and AIDS.gov will live stream the release of the National HIV/AIDS Strategy: Updated to 2020 during an all-day event in Atlanta, Georgia. You will be able to view the live stream on the AIDS.gov homepage from...

Published Fri, Jul 24 2015 10:52 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

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

Medicare & Medicaid: Keeping Americans Healthy for 50 Years

This week, on July 30, 2015, our Nation will mark the 50th anniversary of the Medicaid and Medicare programs. For 50 years, these programs have been protecting the health and well-being of millions of Americans, saving lives, and improving the economic...

Published Mon, Jul 27 2015 1:21 PM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

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

Join the White House release of the updated National HIV/AIDS Strategy

On Thursday, July 30, 2015, the White House and AIDS.gov will live stream the release of the National HIV/AIDS Strategy: Updated to 2020 during an all-day event in Atlanta, Georgia. Even if you can’t attend the launch event, digital tools are a great...

Published Tue, Jul 28 2015 8:29 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: New Media, National HIV/AIDS Strategy, Web Conferences

In Recognition of World Hepatitis Day

“If we continue to box people in because of their medical conditions, to stigmatize individuals because of their health, and treat diseases as discrete conditions, we will never reach our common goals of health and wellbeing.” – Michael...

Published Tue, Jul 28 2015 10:00 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: Injection Drug Use, Viral Hepatitis

Presidential Proclamation — World Hepatitis Day, 2015

WORLD HEPATITIS DAY, 2015 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Around the world, doctors, medical researchers, and other professionals dedicated to health care and public...

Published Tue, Jul 28 2015 4:03 PM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: Viral Hepatitis, Uncategorized

The Path to a Cure for Hepatitis C in People with HIV

Hepatitis C can be a chronic condition that leads to liver failure, and treatments often haven’t worked for patients who are also co-infected with HIV. Thanks to research led by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and Gilead Sciences...

Published Tue, Jul 28 2015 5:30 PM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: Research, NIAID, Viral Hepatitis

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