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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

Step 1 to stay covered through the Marketplace: Review your current health coverage

If you already have health coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace, it’s time to review your plan and decide if you want to make changes for 2015. You can choose to stay in your current plan (if it’s still offered) or change to a different plan...

Published Mon, Nov 10 2014 1:14 PM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: Affordable Care Act, HIV Policy & Programs

HIV Testing Sites & Care Services Locator

AIDS.gov has recently received some questions about its online privacy practices. AIDS.gov’s mission is: to inform the public about Federal HIV/AIDS resources, policies, and programs; to enable them to find information about HIV prevention, testing, treatment...

Published Fri, Nov 07 2014 3:09 PM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: New Media

Getting Covered in 2015: What You Need to Know

On November 15th, millions of Americans will return to HealthCare.gov to find a new health insurance plan or re-enroll in their current plan. Here are 3 things you can do right now to get ready: Download this Marketplace checklist to gather the documents...

Published Fri, Nov 07 2014 6:00 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: Affordable Care Act, HIV Policy & Programs

Being Social at the U.S Conference on AIDS, #USCA2014

Hosted by the National Minority AIDS Council (NMAC) , the United States Conference on AIDS (USCA) is the largest national gathering of HIV advocates, healthcare providers, and people living with, or affected by, HIV/AIDS. As in prior years, USCA presented...

Published Tue, Oct 07 2014 12:38 PM by AIDS.gov blog

Filed under: New Media

USCA 2014: Viral Hepatitis in the Spotlight for the First Time

Viral hepatitis has long been a concern of organizations working in the HIV/AIDS field because of high rates of co-infection. It is estimated that 10% of people living with HIV are co-infected with hepatitis B and 25% are co-infected with hepatitis C...

Published Mon, Oct 06 2014 12:52 PM by AIDS.gov blog

Filed under: HIV Policy & Programs, Viral Hepatitis

Anatomy of a Tweet

AIDS.Gov is hosting a Social Media Lab, at USCA 2014, providing TA and training on use of new media tools. In the first day of operations, around 20 people dropped by for 15-20 minute one-on-one consults. Their questions vary but fall in two broad categories...

Published Sat, Oct 04 2014 9:47 AM by AIDS.gov blog

Filed under: New Media

USCA 2014: Federal HIV Programs in Spotlight

Federal HIV programs were in the spotlight at the 2014 U.S. Conference on AIDS as Mr. Douglas Brooks, Director of the White House Office of HIV/AIDS Policy, led a plenary session featuring representatives of a diverse array of HIV activities from across...

Published Fri, Oct 03 2014 6:45 PM by AIDS.gov blog

Filed under: Ryan White Program, National HIV/AIDS Strategy, CDC, HRSA, HIV Policy & Programs, Department of Labor, HIV Continuum of Care

USCA 2014: Opening Day

Just days ago, a few miles north of the site of USCA 2014 in San Diego, the city held its annual AIDS Walk, an event first convened over a quarter century ago by individuals who pulled together to figure out how to apply compassion to crisis. Highlights...

Published Fri, Oct 03 2014 11:53 AM by AIDS.gov blog

Filed under: Communities of Color, Ryan White Program, HIV Policy & Programs, HIV Continuum of Care

USCA 2014: Spotlight on HIV in Latino Communities

The U.S. Conference on AIDS (USCA) got underway in San Diego yesterday and members of the AIDS.gov team are among the participants. In the coming days, we’ll be sharing some highlights from the conference for those of our readers who are not able to attend...

Published Fri, Oct 03 2014 8:34 AM by AIDS.gov blog

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

From the Desk of the Secretary: The Affordable Care Act Is Working

On Tuesday, I had the opportunity to talk about the Affordable Care Act at the Brookings Institution. When it comes to the Affordable Care Act, it’s our belief that the three most important measures are affordability, access, and quality – and that when...

Published Thu, Oct 02 2014 6:19 AM by AIDS.gov blog

Filed under: Affordable Care Act, HIV Policy & Programs

Secretary’s Minority AIDS Initiative Fund Supports 34 Initiatives

The Fiscal Year 2014 (FY’14) allocation of the Secretary’s Minority AIDS Initiative Fund (SMAIF) has been completed and I am pleased to share highlights with you. A total approximating $49.3 million was awarded to support 34 initiatives across 11 HHS...

Published Wed, Oct 01 2014 9:00 AM by AIDS.gov blog

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

Corinna Dan Reflects on Her Commitment to Fighting Viral Hepatitis and Introduces Viral Hepatitis Action Plan

Many of our colleagues in the HIV/AIDS and viral hepatitis fields have both personal and professional commitments to their work, formed by diverse life experiences that continue to inspire them. Recently, we visited with our colleague Ms. Corinna Dan...

Published Wed, Oct 01 2014 6:00 AM by AIDS.gov blog

Filed under: HIV Policy & Programs, Viral Hepatitis

United States Conference on AIDS, USCA 2014: The largest annual AIDS-related gathering in the U.S. begins on Oct 2.

The 18th annual United States Conference on AIDS (USCA) takes place on October 2-5, 2014 in San Diego, CA, and is hosted by the National Minority AIDS Council (NMAC), the nation’s leading advocacy organization representing communities of color who are...

Published Tue, Sep 30 2014 9:36 AM by AIDS.gov blog

Filed under: Conferences, Strategy/Planning, New Media, Social Networks, USCA 2014

National Recovery Month: An Opportunity to Integrate Behavioral Health and Hepatitis C Prevention

Every year in September, we recognize National Recovery Month. Now in its 25th year, Recovery Month highlights how prevention and treatment of and recovery from mental and substance use disorders benefit individuals and our communities. This year’s theme...

Published Tue, Sep 30 2014 6:12 AM by AIDS.gov blog

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

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

Step 1 to stay covered through the Marketplace: Review your current health coverage

HIV Testing Sites & Care Services Locator

Getting Covered in 2015: What You Need to Know

Being Social at the U.S Conference on AIDS, #USCA2014

USCA 2014: Viral Hepatitis in the Spotlight for the First Time

Anatomy of a Tweet

USCA 2014: Federal HIV Programs in Spotlight

USCA 2014: Opening Day

USCA 2014: Spotlight on HIV in Latino Communities

From the Desk of the Secretary: The Affordable Care Act Is Working

Secretary’s Minority AIDS Initiative Fund Supports 34 Initiatives

Corinna Dan Reflects on Her Commitment to Fighting Viral Hepatitis and Introduces Viral Hepatitis Action Plan

United States Conference on AIDS, USCA 2014: The largest annual AIDS-related gathering in the U.S. begins on Oct 2.

National Recovery Month: An Opportunity to Integrate Behavioral Health and Hepatitis C Prevention