July 2016 - AIDS.gov Blog - The Network of Care

The White House – New Release: Data on National HIV/AIDS Strategy Indicators

Summary: On the anniversary of our National HIV/AIDS Strategy, ONAP is releasing the latest available data on the Strategy’s indicators of progress. Summary of New Data Today, on the anniversary of the National HIV/AIDS Strategy, ONAP is releasing...

Published Fri, Jul 29 2016 9:52 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: NIH, National HIV/AIDS Strategy, PrEP, CDC, HRSA, HIV Policy & Programs, NHAS, Videos

Having a baby? You may be able to get or change health insurance outside Open Enrollment

If you recently had or adopted a baby, you may qualify for a Special Enrollment Period. This means you can apply and enroll in or change Marketplace health plans outside Open Enrollment. When you enroll in a plan during a Special Enrollment Period, your...

Published Thu, Jul 28 2016 6:00 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

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

Video Variety is Key to YouTube Success

Sharing your videos on YouTube can be a great way to tell your stories visually and add value to your organization’s mission. A thoughtful presence on YouTube (or other video channels) can enable your organization to build trust, authority and recognition...

Published Tue, Jul 26 2016 5:00 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: New Media, Communities of Color, Social Media, Videos, YouTube

We’re Stronger When We Work Together: Dr. Wolitski Shares Closing Thoughts from AIDS 2016

As the 2016 International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2016) came to a close in Durban, South Africa, we visited via Facebook Live with Dr. Rich Wolitski, Acting Director of the HHS Office of HIV/AIDS and Infectious Disease Policy (OHAIDP). He reflected on some...

Published Fri, Jul 22 2016 10:24 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: Research Agenda, HIV Policy & Programs, NHAS, Facebook, Videos, AIDS 2016

IHS HIV Leadership — Changes & Resources

Today, we share some news from the Indian Health Service (IHS). This month, Lisa Neel, MPH, (Cherokee) has moved from her position as the lead voice of the IHS HIV/AIDS Programs to the Tribal Epidemiology Centers Program at IHS. In six-plus years at the...

Published Fri, Jul 22 2016 7:25 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: HIV Policy & Programs, Funding, Videos, IHS, YouTube, American Indians

White House’s Dr. Lansky Shares Perspectives from AIDS 2016

As the third full day of the 2016 International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2016) came to a close in Durban, South Africa, we had an opportunity to speak with Dr. Amy Lansky, Director of the White House Office of National AIDS Policy (ONAP), via Facebook Live...

Published Thu, Jul 21 2016 10:56 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: PrEP, HIV Policy & Programs, NHAS, Facebook, Videos, AIDS 2016

Retired? You have health insurance options

If you recently retired and aren’t eligible for Medicare yet, you may be able to get health insurance through the Health Insurance Marketplace. While retiring from a job alone doesn’t qualify you for a Special Enrollment Period, losing health insurance...

Published Thu, Jul 21 2016 10:32 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

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

NIH’s Dr. Dieffenbach Shares Final Update from AIDS 2016

In his third and final update from the International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2016) in Durban, South Africa, NIH’s Dr. Carl Dieffenbach discussed highlights of ongoing HIV cure research presented at the conference. Dr. Dieffenbach, the Director of the Division...

Published Wed, Jul 20 2016 11:58 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: Research, NIAID, NIH, Research Agenda, Clinical Trials, Stigma, Facebook, Videos, AIDS 2016, Cure Research

USAID’s David Stanton from AIDS 2016

USAID is among the many federal agencies engaged in the response to HIV around the globe. One of the PEPFAR implementing agencies, USAID is marking its 30th anniversary of working in the HIV response. At the International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2016) in...

Published Wed, Jul 20 2016 9:12 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: PEPFAR, PrEP, Global, PEPFAR Updates, Stigma, Facebook, Videos, Global Health, AIDS 2016

Elton John AIDS Foundation and PEPFAR Announce Inaugural LGBT Fund Recipients

Durban, South Africa – The Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) and the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) are today announcing the first two recipients of The LGBT Fund. The inaugural recipients are the International HIV/AIDS Alliance...

Published Wed, Jul 20 2016 8:35 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: PEPFAR, Global, PEPFAR Updates, Global Health, LGBT, AIDS 2016

CDC’s Drs. Hader and McCray Discuss Developments from AIDS 2016

This morning, on the second full day of the International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2016) in Durban, South Africa, we had the chance to hear from Dr. Shannon Hader, Director of CDC’s Division of Global AIDS and TB, and Dr. Eugene McCray, Director of CDC’s...

Published Wed, Jul 20 2016 7:33 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: Youth, CDC, HIV Policy & Programs, HIV care continuum, AIDS 2016

NIH’s Dr. Dieffenbach Shares Updates on HIV Vaccine Research from 2nd Day of AIDS 2016

As the second day of the International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2016) came to a close in Durban, South Africa, we caught up with Dr. Carl Dieffenbach again via Facebook Live to get his thoughts on some of the day’s highlights. He is Director of the Division...

Published Tue, Jul 19 2016 12:09 PM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: Research, NIAID, HIV Vaccine, NIH, Clinical Trials, Facebook, Videos, AIDS 2016, Vaccine

HRSA’s Macrae and Robinson Discuss What Has Struck Them at AIDS 2016

During the second day of the International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2016) in Durban, South Africa, we met up with HRSA leaders Jim Macrae and Letitia Robinson at the U.S. government booth. Mr. Macrae is HRSA’s Acting Administrator and Dr. Robinson is Senior...

Published Tue, Jul 19 2016 9:31 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: PrEP, HRSA, HIV Policy & Programs, Facebook, Videos, AIDS 2016, MTCT

Dr. Fauci and Dr. Wolitski Discuss Highlights of AIDS 2016

During the second day of sessions at the International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2016) in Durban, South Africa, AIDS.gov did a Facebook Live session with Dr. Tony Fauci of NIH and Dr. Rich Wolitski of HHS at the U.S. government exhibit booth. Dr. Fauci is...

Published Tue, Jul 19 2016 8:53 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: NIAID, NIH, HIV Policy & Programs, Facebook, Videos, AIDS 2016, Cure Research, MTCT

Digital Stories: Health Equity Change Makers

Editor’s Note: This project is an example of digital storytelling! Please share Margot’s story below as an HIV prevention advocate/peer counselor for women living with HIV. Use and share the Health Equity Change Makers toolkit and #ImAChangeMaker . ...

Published Tue, Jul 19 2016 8:30 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: New Media, Communities of Color, Women and Girls, Social Media, Videos, OMH, PLWHA, YouTube

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