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FDA Reaches Out to Minorities During Hepatitis Awareness Month

Did you know that millions of Americans (mostly baby boomers) are living with chronic Hepatitis and up to 2/3 may not even know they are infected? Annually, in May, the public health community commemorates “Hepatitis Awareness Month” to bring attention...

Published Mon, Jun 01 2015 8:00 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: Communities of Color, Testing, HIV Policy & Programs, Viral Hepatitis

Past, Present, and Future: Using Digital Tools to Promote National Asian & Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

Each national HIV/AIDS observance provides a chance to look at how we are communicating about where we stand in our national response to the HIV epidemic. Today, on National Asian & Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, we look at relevant social...

Published Tue, May 19 2015 10:00 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: New Media, HIV/AIDS Awareness Days

Coverage to Care: No Longer Fighting Depression Alone

May 12, 2015: Andrea Jahen, 24, Austin, Texas I spent the last 10 years fighting depression, virtually on my own. As a part-time waitress and college student, I couldn’t afford health insurance to get the care I needed. Some days, I couldn’t get out of...

Published Thu, May 21 2015 6:00 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: Affordable Care Act, HIV Policy & Programs

Register Today for Webinar on Hepatitis C and African American Women

In recognition of both National Women’s Health Week and Hepatitis Awareness Month, the HHS Offices on Women’s Health, Minority Health, and HIV/AIDS and Infectious Disease Policy are co-sponsoring a webinar, Hepatitis C and African American...

Published Fri, May 01 2015 6:00 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: Communities of Color, HIV Policy & Programs, Viral Hepatitis

About 137 million individuals with private insurance are guaranteed access to free preventive services

Nationwide, about 137 million individuals, including 55 million women and 28 million children, have private health insurance that covers recommended preventive services without cost sharing, according to a new ASPE Data Point from the Department of Health...

Published Fri, May 15 2015 10:05 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

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

Integrating Social Media in HIV Outreach: Black Voices Interview

Meet Kahlib The AIDS.gov Black Voices series was started over a year ago to share information on important social media and HIV-related topics for the community, by the community. All our bloggers have unique stories about living with and/or advocating...

Published Thu, Apr 16 2015 2:14 PM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: New Media, Black Gay & Bisexual Men

NIH, South African Medical Research Council award $8 million in HIV, TB grants

The National Institutes of Health and the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) are awarding 31 grants to U.S. and South African scientists to support research targeting HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and HIV-related co-morbidities and cancers. The awards...

Published Mon, Apr 13 2015 11:03 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: Research, NIAID, NIH, Global, South African Medical Research Council, TB, HIV/AIDS

Social Media and the Changing Landscape of Youth Engagement

Friday, April 10, 2015 marks the third national observance of National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day (NYHAAD), a day to educate the public about the impact of HIV and AIDS on young people as well as highlight the growing efforts of young people engaged...

Published Tue, Apr 07 2015 6:00 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: New Media, HIV/AIDS Awareness Days, Youth

Advancing Awareness and Action Against Hepatitis C among African Americans

A recent forum convened by HHS focused on strengthening the response to hepatitis C in African American communities, gathering representatives of more than three dozen organizations from across the nation to discuss ideas, opportunities, and strategies...

Published Wed, Mar 25 2015 5:00 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: Communities of Color, HIV Policy & Programs, Viral Hepatitis

World TB Day 2015

Today, March 24, is World Tuberculosis (TB) Day. This annual observance provides an opportunity to raise awareness about TB-related problems and solutions, and to support worldwide TB-control efforts. While great strides have been made to control and...

Published Tue, Mar 24 2015 10:36 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: HIV/AIDS Awareness Days, HIV Policy & Programs, Tuberculosis

$60M Investment Supports Community Collaboratives to Strengthen HIV Prevention and Care for Gay Men of Color

Welcome This website is designed to: (1) support eligible organizations applying for FOA PS15-1510 and (2) provide information related to post-award program implementation. Description The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for...

Published Wed, Apr 01 2015 6:00 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: LGBTQ Health, National HIV/AIDS Strategy, CDC, HIV Policy & Programs, Black Gay & Bisexual Men

Evolving our social media strategy to reach women and their families

In March 2012, I shared Iris House’s social media strategy. We are a community-based organization that provides comprehensive services and advocacy for women, families, and communities impacted by HIV/AIDS. As we commemorate National Women and Girls HIV...

Published Tue, Mar 10 2015 6:00 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: New Media, HIV/AIDS Awareness Days, Women and Girls

Nationwide nearly 11.7 million consumers are enrolled in 2015 Health Insurance Marketplace coverage

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 10, 2015 Contact: HHS Press Office 202-690-6343 More than 4.1 million young people selected a plan or were re-enrolled; nearly 7.7 million people with plan selections in HealthCare.gov states qualify for an average tax credit...

Published Wed, Mar 11 2015 9:27 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: Affordable Care Act, HIV Policy & Programs

NIH’s Dr. Carl Dieffenbach Looks Ahead to Key Topics to be Explored at AIDS 2014

As the 20th International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2014) opened in Melbourne, Australia on Sunday, July 20, 2014, we had the chance to speak with Dr. Carl Dieffenbach. He’s the Director of the Division of AIDS at NIH’s National Institute of Allergy and Infectious...

Published Sun, Jul 20 2014 2:04 PM by AIDS.gov blog

Filed under: Research, NIAID, NIH

Statement by the Office of the U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator on Malaysian Airlines Flight 17

It is with deep sadness that PEPFAR extends our condolences to the families and friends of all the passengers on Malaysian Airlines Flight 17. Reportedly, some onboard were traveling to the International AIDS Conference in Melbourne, Australia, and were...

Published Thu, Jul 17 2014 9:35 AM by AIDS.gov blog

Filed under: Global, PEPFAR Updates

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