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HHS awards nearly $500 million in Affordable Care Act funding to health centers to expand primary care services

Today, Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell announced nearly $500 million in Affordable Care Act funding to support health centers nationwide in providing primary care services to those who need them most. The awards include approximately...

Published Thu, Sep 17 2015 7:00 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

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

Are You Prepared for Any Emergency?

September is National Preparedness Month, a time when we are all reminded of the importance of having a plan to keep ourselves and our loved ones safe and healthy in case of a natural disaster or other type of emergency. This year’s theme is, “Don’t wait...

Published Wed, Sep 16 2015 9:43 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: People Living With HIV, HIV Policy & Programs

Digital Resources for National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day 2015

To recognize National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day (NHAAD) on September 18, AIDS.gov is sharing facts and digital resources to highlight opportunities to reach out to older adults. Did you know? In just the past few years, we have seen the percentage...

Published Tue, Sep 15 2015 6:00 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: New Media, HIV/AIDS Awareness Days

USCA 2015 Concludes in DC

The 2015 U.S. Conference on AIDS (USCA) wrapped up over the weekend in Washington, DC. Among the many highlights were the following: ONAP Listening Session on Updated National HIV/AIDS Strategy The White House Office of National AIDS Policy (ONAP) hosted...

Published Mon, Sep 14 2015 3:44 PM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

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

Spotlight on the Updated National HIV/AIDS Strategy at USCA 2015

The National HIV/AIDS Strategy: Updated to 2020 was in the spotlight during a plenary session of the 2015 U.S. Conference on AIDS in Washington, DC, yesterday (September 10, 2015). The annual conference, sponsored by the National Minority AIDS Council...

Published Fri, Sep 11 2015 4:38 PM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

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

USCA 2015: New Paths, New Results

Next year, we approach the two decade anniversary of the beginning of the antiretroviral-driven turnaround in HIV care. Combination therapies literally brought people back to life. Data from 2013 document that 79% of clients served by the Ryan White HIV...

Published Fri, Sep 11 2015 3:50 PM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: Conferences, Ryan White Program, HRSA, HIV Policy & Programs

USCA 2015: Preparing, Reflecting on 25 Years

Let us press a metaphor. With just a day to go, NMAC staff were busy before the start of USCA2015, ironing out the details in the exhibit hall. USCA is being held in Washington, D.C. this year. Less than a mile away from the pre-conference preparation...

Published Fri, Sep 11 2015 6:00 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: Conferences, Ryan White Program, Affordable Care Act, HIV Policy & Programs

Agencies Developing Federal Action Plan to Implement Updated National HIV/AIDS Strategy

Ten federal agencies are currently working—both individually and collaboratively—to develop a government-wide action plan to implement the National HIV/AIDS Strategy: Updated to 2020, (Strategy) which the White House released on July 30, 2015. In the...

Published Thu, Sep 10 2015 8:51 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: Housing, National HIV/AIDS Strategy, HIV Policy & Programs, Department of Labor

Your HIV Experience Can Motivate Others: #mypositivespin

What do Guy, Ken, Patrick, Paul, and Uriah have in common? All five men live with HIV, are virally suppressed, and have chosen to share their inspiring journeys through a digital storytelling initiative, Positive Spin. Each of their stories recounts how...

Published Wed, Sep 09 2015 11:00 PM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: New Media, Video Sharing, Uncategorized, Black Gay & Bisexual Men

CMS awards $67 million in Affordable Care Act funding to help consumers sign-up for affordable Health Insurance Marketplace coverage in 2016

Date: 2015-09-02 Title: CMS awards $67 million in Affordable Care Act funding to help consumers sign-up for affordable Health Insurance Marketplace coverage in 2016 Contact: press@cms.hhs.gov With Marketplace Open Enrollment set to begin on November 1...

Published Wed, Sep 09 2015 1:43 PM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

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

Announcement: ONAP to host National HIV/AIDS Strategy Listening Session at USCA!

Summary: The Office of National AIDS Policy will host a listening session at the U.S. Conference on AIDS on National HIV/AIDS Strategy implementation. We’re pleased to announce that in conjunction with the U.S. Conference on AIDS USCA, taking place this...

Published Tue, Sep 08 2015 1:55 PM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

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

HIV/AIDS, Aging and Beyond: Redesigning and Enhancing the National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day Website

The AIDS Institute (TAI) is the lead organizer for National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day (NHAAD), which is observed on September 18. We saw the approach of this year’s eighth annual observance as an opportunity to evaluate our NHAAD website. We sought...

Published Tue, Sep 08 2015 11:51 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: New Media, HIV/AIDS Awareness Days, Web/Tech, Aging and HIV

Don’t Miss AIDS.gov at the U.S. Conference on AIDS!

The 2015 United States Conference on AIDS is taking place from September 10-13 in Washington, D.C. Here is a snapshot of AIDS.gov and federal activities to help you get the most out of the conference. Not attending USCA? AIDS.gov will update you as the...

Published Fri, Sep 04 2015 2:02 PM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: Conferences, Communities of Color, HIV Policy & Programs

HHS takes next step in advancing health equity through the Affordable Care Act

Proposed rule implements new protections against sex discrimination; enhances language assistance; protects individuals with disabilities; and extends to insurers participating in Health Insurance Marketplaces. Today, the Department of Health and Human...

Published Fri, Sep 04 2015 9:00 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

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

Free Helpline and App for Hepatitis C Patients Offer Peer Support and Self-Care Tools

Viral hepatitis is known as the silent epidemic, because it is a disease that is both under-recognized and underdiagnosed. Hepatitis can result from infection with several different viruses, including hepatitis C virus (HCV). The Centers for Disease Control...

Published Fri, Sep 04 2015 6:00 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: HIV Policy & Programs, Viral Hepatitis

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