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

Catching Fire:The Realities of the New Era in HIV Prevention and Care

I felt an excitement at the U.S. Conference on AIDS (USCA) that I hadn’t felt for a while. We’re at the start of something new, something important, that’s just starting to catch fire. I can’t tell you how many conversations I had with government, national...

Published Wed, Sep 21 2016 11:36 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: Conferences, Communities of Color, PrEP, HIV Policy & Programs, PLWHA, Viral Suppression, USCA 2016

Final USCA 2016 Facebook Live Events Focus on Viral Suppression and Confenece Highlights

On the closing day of the 2016 U.S. Conference on AIDS (USCA), September 18, in Hollywood, Florida, AIDS.gov shared more conference highlights via two Facebook Live events. People Living with HIV Discussed What New Science on Viral Suppression Means to...

Published Sun, Sep 18 2016 11:56 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: PACHA, People Living With HIV, HIV Policy & Programs, Treatment, Stigma, PLWHA, Viral Suppression, TasP

CMS Awards Consumer Assistance Funding to Support 2017 Health Insurance Marketplace Enrollment

With open enrollment for 2017 only a few weeks away, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), announced $63 million in Navigator grant awards to returning and new organizations. These awards will support local in-person assistance to help...

Published Thu, Sep 08 2016 6:00 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

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

Administration launches new campaign to enroll young adults during Open Enrollment

Administration launches new campaign to enroll young adults during Open Enrollment New outreach platforms, better mobile experience, and strong partners will help reach young adults Today, as the White House convenes the Millennial Outreach and Enrollment...

Published Thu, Sep 29 2016 8:00 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: Youth, CMS, HIV Policy & Programs, Mobile, ACA, Social Media

Examples of How You’re Implementing the National HIV/AIDS Strategy in Your Communities

Summary: Check out this blog to see examples of community actions that were highlighted at our USCA session. For the last month, we’ve called for your stories about how those of you outside the Federal government —as people living with HIV, service providers...

Published Thu, Sep 29 2016 11:40 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: Communities of Color, HIV Policy & Programs, NHAS, ONAP, PLWHA

Viral Hepatitis and Indian Health Services Highlights from USCA 2016

During the second day of the 2016 U.S. Conference on AIDS (USCA), AIDS.gov shared more conference highlights via Facebook Live. First, we caught up with Corinna Dan and Mariah Johnson about the viral hepatitis pathway at the conference. Corinna is the...

Published Fri, Sep 16 2016 11:01 PM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: Communities of Color, HIV Policy & Programs, SMAIF, Viral Hep Action Plan, IHS, USCA 2016

Recognizing HIV and Aging in America

Summary: Dr. Lansky outlines some resources and Federal actions outlined in the National HIV/AIDS Strategy related to HIV and aging. Yesterday [September 18], we observed National HIV & Aging Awareness Day. People aged 50 years and older comprise...

Published Fri, Sep 23 2016 5:00 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: HIV/AIDS Awareness Days, National HIV/AIDS Strategy, HIV Policy & Programs, Aging and HIV, aging, NHAS, Aging Awareness Day, Older Adults

Stigma, Strengthening HIV Prevention and Care for Gay Men of Color, and Social Media Fellows Featured in Facebook Live Events from USCA 2016

As the 2016 U.S. Conference on AIDS (USCA) continued on September 17 in Hollywood, Florida, AIDS.gov shared more conference highlights via three Facebook Live events. PACHA Members Their Work at the Conference and Focus on HIV Stigma Discuss HIVTwo members...

Published Sat, Sep 17 2016 10:42 PM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: Conferences, Communities of Color, HIV Policy & Programs, SMAIF, Stigma, USCA 2016

Talking HIV and Aging with Digital Resources #NHAAD

Today is National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day (NHAAD). Michelle Scavnicky of The AIDS Institute and her colleagues are the leaders in planning for this observance. We asked Michelle about how she sees digital tools supporting this year’s observance...

Published Sun, Sep 18 2016 10:26 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: New Media, Awareness Days, Social Media, Aging Awareness Day

Medicaid expansion lowers Marketplace premiums by 7 percent

New analysis finds Medicaid expansion brings down Marketplace rates – another benefit on top of gains for low-income individuals and state economies Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released a report showing that expanding Medicaid...

Published Thu, Sep 01 2016 7:00 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

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

HUD Issues Final Rule To Ensure Equal Access To Housing And Services Regardless Of Gender identity

Editor’s Note: This press release was issued by HUD on Tuesday, September 20, 2016. WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today published a final rule to ensure that all individuals have equal access to many of...

Published Thu, Sep 22 2016 9:29 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: LGBTQ Health, Housing, HIV Policy & Programs, discrimination, HUD, LGBT

Speaking Out, Sharing Our Stories: National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

Today is National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. On this observance day, we encourage gay men to speak out about their experiences of living with, or being affected by, HIV. At AIDS.gov, we’ve been proud to share these stories. Through our Positive...

Published Tue, Sep 27 2016 7:00 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: Awareness Days, HIV Policy & Programs, Black Gay & Bisexual Men, PLWHA, Gay Men's Awareness Day

Promote your event on Facebook to increase attendance, buzz, and visibility

Are you using Facebook to spread the word about your special events? Whether it’s a National HIV Testing Day event, a World AIDS Day vigil, or your annual fundraiser, Facebook can be an effective way to increase exposure, engagement, and registrations...

Published Tue, Sep 06 2016 7:49 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: New Media, Facebook, Social Media, Strategy & Planning

#2016USCA: Friend, Follow, and Engage with AIDS.gov

The AIDS.gov team is looking forward to supporting the 20th year celebration of the U.S. Conference on AIDS (#2016USCA ). As one of our program goals is to use digital technology to amplify HIV resources anytime and anywhere, our digital activities will...

Published Mon, Sep 12 2016 12:50 PM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: Conferences, New Media, SMAIF, Social Media

SMAIF in Spotlight at U.S. Conference on AIDS

As the 2016 U.S. Conference on AIDS got underway in Hollywood, Florida, on September 16, one of the first workshops put a spotlight on several activities supported by the Secretary’s Minority AIDS Initiative Fund (SMAIF). Several presentations by federal...

Published Fri, Sep 16 2016 12:12 PM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: Communities of Color, HRSA, HIV Policy & Programs, SMAIF, Viral Hep Action Plan, USCA 2016

September 2016 - AIDS.gov Blog

Syndication

Recent Posts

Tags

Archives