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

International Day of the Girl

Editor’s Note: This press statement by Secretary of State, John Kerry, includes information about PEPFAR’s DREAMS initiative to support adolescent girls in sub-saharan Africa. Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC October...

Published Wed, Oct 12 2016 7:51 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: PEPFAR, Global, Women and Girls, Global Health

5 tips to get ready for 2017 Marketplace Open Enrollment

Open Enrollment for a 2017 Health Insurance Marketplace plan is almost here. Starting November 1, 2016, you can sign up for 2017 health insurance (with coverage starting as soon as January 1, 2017) at HealthCare.gov. That’s just about a month away! You...

Published Thu, Oct 06 2016 10:34 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: HIV Policy & Programs, ACA

Women Report Vaginal Ring for Preventing HIV Had Little Effect on Sexual Intercourse

Violence and Social Harm Were Associated with Low Adherence Most women who used an experimental vaginal ring for HIV prevention report that the physical act of sex was largely unaffected by using the product, which is inserted monthly for continuous wear...

Published Tue, Oct 18 2016 12:30 PM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: Research, NIAID, Conferences, NIH, Research Agenda, Women and Girls, Global Health

Why #APHA2016 is a great place for social media conversations

APHA 2016 , the American Public Health Association’s annual meeting, brings together over 12,000 people from the U.S. and around the world for conversations about public health initiatives. For the AIDS.gov team, those conversations also present an opportunity...

Published Tue, Oct 25 2016 10:45 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: Conferences, New Media, Virtual Office Hours, Social Media

Medicare Open Enrollment Underway through December 7

Medicare, the federal health insurance program for people age 65 and older and younger adults with permanent disabilities, is an important source of health coverage for people with HIV. An estimated 120,000 Medicare beneficiaries are living with HIV....

Published Thu, Oct 27 2016 12:06 PM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: CMS, HIV Policy & Programs, aging

#NLAAD is Social

On October 15, many communities will mark National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD), a day to recognize the significant impact of HIV on Latino individuals and to encourage HIV testing and care. You may notice a change in the name of the observance this...

Published Tue, Oct 11 2016 9:13 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: New Media, Communities of Color, Awareness Days, Social Media, Hispanics/Latinos, Latino Awareness Day

This Open Enrollment, don’t forget to compare 2017 Marketplace health plans

If you have 2016 Marketplace health insurance, you can renew, change, or update your plan for 2017 starting November 1, 2016. IMPORTANT: 2017 health insurance plan & price previews coming soon 2017 health plans and prices will be available for preview...

Published Thu, Oct 13 2016 6:00 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: HIV Policy & Programs, ACA

NIH funds research network focused on HIV-infected youth

Studies also will address HIV prevention among at-risk groups. The National Institutes of Health has awarded funding for a research network devoted to the health and well-being of adolescents and young adults with HIV or at risk for HIV infection. The...

Published Mon, Oct 03 2016 7:00 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: Research, NIH, Youth, Research Agenda, PLWHA

We’ll Defeat AIDS CON GANAS: #NLAAD Twitter Chat

October 15th marks the 14th annual observance of National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD)! HIV continues to have a disproportionate impact on many Hispanic/Latinx communities in the United States and six Dependent areas. Hispanics/Latinx accounted for...

Published Tue, Oct 11 2016 9:50 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: New Media, Communities of Color, Awareness Days, Social Media, Hispanics/Latinos, Latino Awareness Day

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