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Engaging with Communities of Color Using New Media

Racial and ethnic minorities have been disproportionately affected by HIV/AIDS since the beginning of the epidemic and, according to CDC data, represent the majority of new AIDS diagnoses, new HIV infections, people living with HIV/AIDS, and AIDS deaths...

Published Fri, Jul 13 2012 10:42 AM by AIDS.gov blog

Filed under: Strategy/Planning, New Media, Communities of Color

Saving Face Can’t Make You Safe – HIV and the AAPI Community

“Saving face can’t make you safe. Talk about HIV—for me, for you, for everyone.” The slogan is reflective of how Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders need to embrace the growing concern of HIV in our communities. Judging by recent activities the efforts...

Published Fri, Jun 01 2012 11:30 AM by AIDS.gov blog

Filed under: HIV/AIDS Awareness Days, Communities of Color, HIV Policy & Programs

Black Doctors Pursuing National HIV/AIDS Strategy Goals

Recently, I had the opportunity to address more than 80 African American physicians gathered at an HIV/AIDS Symposium for Primary Care during the National Medical Association’s (NMA) annual convention here in Washington, DC. My remarks addressed the National...

Published Wed, Oct 12 2011 9:52 AM by AIDS.gov blog

Filed under: Communities of Color, National HIV/AIDS Strategy, HIV Policy & Programs

HRSA and HUD Launch Data Integration Pilot to Improve HIV Care and Housing Coordination

According to data from the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP), people living with HIV who are temporarily or unstably housed have lower rates of retention in care and viral suppression. A new $3.6 million, three-year investment of resources from the...

Published Wed, Jan 11 2017 10:33 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: Housing, Ryan White Program, People Living With HIV, HRSA, HIV Policy & Programs, SMAIF, Ryan White, HOPWA, PLWHA

Dates & deadlines for 2017 health insurance

You can enroll in or change 2017 Marketplace health insurance right now. Important dates to note: November 1, 2016: Open Enrollment started — first day to enroll, re-enroll, or change a 2017 insurance plan through the Health Insurance Marketplace. Coverage...

Published Thu, Nov 10 2016 7:28 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

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

Webinar with the White House: Learn about the Updated National HIV/AIDS Strategy

National HIV Testing Day is on June 27. On this observance, NMAC is working with The White House Office of National AIDS Policy (ONAP) to share how communities and individuals can engage with the National HIV/AIDS Strategy: Updated to 2020. NMAC’s Communities...

Published Fri, Jun 17 2016 4:44 PM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: HIV/AIDS Awareness Days, Communities of Color, National HIV/AIDS Strategy, HIV Policy & Programs, NHAS, Webinars, HIV Testing Day

COMING SOON: AIDS.gov Virtual Office Hours! Your social media questions answered here!

At AIDS.gov, we leverage social media tools to extend the reach of Federal HIV/AIDS policies, programs, and resources. When we are able to attend HIV-related conferences, we host AIDS.gov Social Media Labs to provide free technical assistance on using...

Published Tue, Nov 11 2014 12:38 PM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: New Media, Web Conferences

2011 NHPC: Connecting HIV Prevention Professionals through Social Media

By Bob Kohmescher, 2011 National HIV Prevention Conference Coordinator, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention The 2011 National HIV Prevention Conference (NHPC) will be held in Atlanta, August 14-17. The conference...

Published Tue, Jan 25 2011 9:11 AM by AIDS.gov blog

Filed under: Conferences, New Media, CDC

HIV Vaccine Research Update and HVTN 505

May 18th was HIV Vaccine Awareness Day, and we wanted to remind you of several posts we did last week on that subject. On Friday, we featured a guest post, Moving Forward on HIV Vaccine Awareness Day, by Dr. Nelson Michael, director of the U.S. Military...

Published Tue, May 21 2013 2:30 AM by AIDS.gov blog

Filed under: Research, HIV Vaccine

A Simpler Way to Apply for Health Care

Today, we take one more step toward meeting the promise of helping millions of Americans access quality, affordable health coverage. We have finalized the application you can complete later this year to learn what health insurance programs you are eligible...

Published Wed, May 01 2013 2:58 PM by AIDS.gov blog

Filed under: Affordable Care Act, HIV Policy & Programs

HHS announces important Medicare information for people in same-sex marriages

Today, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that the Social Security Administration (SSA) is now able to process requests for Medicare Part A and Part B Special Enrollment Periods, and reductions in Part B and premium Part A late...

Published Fri, Apr 04 2014 7:09 AM by AIDS.gov blog

Filed under: LGBTQ Health, CMS, HIV Policy & Programs

In Case You Missed It!

Editor’s Note: The deadline for open enrollment for health coverage is March 31st! With the deadline only 28 days, we are reminded of this important message from Magic Johnson. For more information on how to enroll be sure to visit healthcare.gov...

Published Mon, Mar 03 2014 4:34 PM by AIDS.gov blog

Filed under: Affordable Care Act, HIV Policy & Programs

Innovation To Drive Impact: Reaching The Hardest To Reach

As we mark World AIDS Day, we reflect on how far we’ve come and acknowledge the profound challenges that still remain. The scientific progress we’ve made since the first cases of AIDS that appeared more than 35 years ago has been nothing short of remarkable...

Published Thu, Dec 01 2016 10:43 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: PEPFAR, Awareness Days, CDC, Global, Global Health, World AIDS Day

CDC Syringe Services Programs Statement

Congress has given states and local communities, under limited circumstances, the opportunity to use federal funds to support certain components of syringe services programs. These programs provide sterile injection equipment and may also link individuals...

Published Mon, Dec 21 2015 11:50 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: Injection Drug Use, CDC, HIV Policy & Programs, Viral Hepatitis

Using Web-Based Outreach to Reach High-Risk Rural Populations

We at Positive Connections (Kansas’ oldest community-based HIV/AIDS organization) are working to improve the reach with our HIV related prevention and service messages. Positive Connections serves an eleven-county region of Northeast Kansas, comprised...

Published Thu, Feb 20 2014 6:00 AM by AIDS.gov blog

Filed under: New Media, Microgrants

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