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2015 National HIV Prevention Conference – Closing Reflections

As the 2015 National HIV Prevention Conference came to a close earlier this week in Atlanta, we heard from the CDC Director, Dr. Tom Frieden. He highlighted some of the ideas he and colleagues shared in a recent New England Journal of Medicine commentary...

Published Fri, Dec 11 2015 9:58 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: People Living With HIV, CDC, HIV Policy & Programs, Viral Hepatitis, Black Gay & Bisexual Men, PLWH, prevention

Input Sought from Viral Hepatitis Community Stakeholders on Activities in 2014-2015

In the years since 2011, when the Department of Health and Human Services released the first national Viral Hepatitis Action Plan, much of the Federal work to move towards the goals identified in the plan has been described in reports like the recently...

Published Fri, Dec 11 2015 9:28 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

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

National HIV Prevention Conference: Day 4 Recap

The final plenary of NHPC 2015 focused on the issues of sexual health for youth, the need to deliver effective HIV prevention messages, and the role social media can play in public health outreach. The session also featured closing remarks by CDC Director...

Published Fri, Dec 11 2015 9:15 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: PrEP, CDC, HIV Policy & Programs

Why Protecting Humans Rights Is Critical to Achieving an AIDS-Free Generation

On Human Right Day, we join the global community in recommitting to protecting the human rights of all people. The protection of human rights provides the foundation for ending the AIDS epidemic by 2030, a global goal the world set this past September...

Published Fri, Dec 11 2015 9:09 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: Global, PEPFAR Updates

National LGBT2S Tribal Day of Action

Today is a special day. Today is the first National ***, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Two Spirit (LGBT2S) Tribal Day of Action on the Affordable Care Act. On this day, as we encourage outreach and education across Indian country, we also remind ourselves...

Published Thu, Dec 10 2015 1:43 PM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: LGBTQ Health, Affordable Care Act, HIV Policy & Programs

Carl’s #GetCovered Story: No Longer Gambling with His Life

I’m 25 years old and work for a human resources contractor in the oil and gas industry. It’s a good job, but it doesn’t come with health insurance benefits. That really stressed me out. You see, I’m HIV+ and my 30-day supply of pills cost $1,500. I couldn...

Published Thu, Dec 10 2015 11:45 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: Affordable Care Act, HIV Policy & Programs, Black Gay & Bisexual Men, PLWH, Black MSM, LGBT health, ACA

5 Facts for Consumers about the Fee for Not Having Health Coverage

One of the best parts of my job is the time I spend during Open Enrollment out on the road, talking with people who are looking to sign up for coverage at HealthCare.gov. The people I meet often ask questions about my role as CEO of HealthCare.gov and...

Published Thu, Dec 10 2015 11:44 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: Affordable Care Act, CMS, HIV Policy & Programs, ACA

National HIV Prevention Conference: Day 3 Recap

Dr. Laura Cheever, Associate Administrator of the HIV/AIDS Bureau at the Health Resources and Services Administration, introduced the Day 3 plenary, which focused on issues related to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). Dr. Carl Dieffenbach, Director of...

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

Filed under: PrEP, CDC, Affordable Care Act, HIV Policy & Programs

New findings from CDC survey suggest too few schools teach prevention of HIV, STDs, pregnancy

In most of the United States, fewer than half of high schools and only a fifth of middle schools teach all of the 16 topics recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as essential components of sexual health education. The findings...

Published Wed, Dec 09 2015 12:47 PM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: CDC, HIV Policy & Programs

HHS Partners with LGBT Organizations to Promote Open Enrollment Activities during LGBT Week of Action

With the December 15 deadline for coverage starting in January 2016 fast approaching, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced partnerships with key national organizations to support LGBT outreach and enrollment efforts during...

Published Wed, Dec 09 2015 9:36 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: Affordable Care Act, HIV Policy & Programs, Black Gay & Bisexual Men

National HIV Prevention Conference Day 2 Recap

Dr. Jonathan Mermin, director of CDC’s National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention, opened Day 2 of the National HIV Prevention Conference (NHPC) to a packed crowd. He shared a comprehensive look at High Impact Prevention (HIP...

Published Tue, Dec 08 2015 3:31 PM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: CDC, HIV Policy & Programs

2015 National HIV Prevention Conference – Highlights from Day 2

During the second plenary session at the 2015 National HIV Prevention Conference in Atlanta on December 7, 2015, the future of HIV prevention in the U.S. was examined and two new initiatives designed to reduce new HIV infections were introduced. Dr. Jonathan...

Published Tue, Dec 08 2015 10:53 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: Testing, PrEP, CDC, HIV Policy & Programs, Treatment, prevention, NHAS

Making/Developing A Website For All: Our Accessibility Story

508: what does this number mean to you? (Hint: no, it is not the number of members of the Electoral College!) 508 refers to Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which requires Federal agencies and their grantees to produce digital content that...

Published Tue, Dec 08 2015 6:00 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: New Media, Web/Tech, Usability, Accessibility/Section 508

New CDC Efforts Offer Individuals Vital Information to Reduce Personal HIV Risk

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today unveiled two awareness and education efforts designed to reduce new HIV infections by helping people take charge of their health – a new national HIV testing campaign and the beta version of an...

Published Mon, Dec 07 2015 2:00 PM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: CDC, HIV Policy & Programs

National HIV Prevention Conference: Day 1 Recap

What Did You Miss? Thousands of attendees from around the country are in Atlanta, Georgia this week to attend the 2015 National HIV Prevention Conference. For those who are not able to attend, check out daily conference highlights: Sunday, December 6th...

Published Mon, Dec 07 2015 12:52 PM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

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

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2015 National HIV Prevention Conference – Closing Reflections

Input Sought from Viral Hepatitis Community Stakeholders on Activities in 2014-2015

National HIV Prevention Conference: Day 4 Recap

Why Protecting Humans Rights Is Critical to Achieving an AIDS-Free Generation

National LGBT2S Tribal Day of Action

Carl’s #GetCovered Story: No Longer Gambling with His Life

5 Facts for Consumers about the Fee for Not Having Health Coverage

National HIV Prevention Conference: Day 3 Recap

New findings from CDC survey suggest too few schools teach prevention of HIV, STDs, pregnancy

HHS Partners with LGBT Organizations to Promote Open Enrollment Activities during LGBT Week of Action

National HIV Prevention Conference Day 2 Recap

2015 National HIV Prevention Conference – Highlights from Day 2

Making/Developing A Website For All: Our Accessibility Story

New CDC Efforts Offer Individuals Vital Information to Reduce Personal HIV Risk

National HIV Prevention Conference: Day 1 Recap