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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

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

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: 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

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: 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

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

Free Social Media Lab at APHA 2014!

The 142nd American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting & Exposition will be held November 15-19, 2014. The theme for the meeting is “Healthography: How Where You Live Affects Your Health and Well-Being.” The annual meeting provides many...

Published Fri, Nov 14 2014 1:16 PM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: New Media, APHA 2014

HIV and Smoking: A dangerous cocktail

The CDC’s Tips From Former Smokers campaign tells the stories of real people who experienced the challenges and rewards of quitting smoking. One of those stories is about Brian, a former smoker who has HIV. His story shows how smoking cigarettes can intensify...

Published Fri, Nov 14 2014 11:44 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

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

Lessons Learned Over Lunch with my Mentor: First Annual Viiv Youth Summit

Last month, I attended Viiv Healthcare’s First Annual Youth Summit and 16th Community Summit in Miami, Florida. The Youth Summit gathered 28 young people aged 18-30 from around the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico to collaborate and share ideas on how we...

Published Thu, Nov 13 2014 12:30 PM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: People Living With HIV, Black Gay & Bisexual Men

Nov. 24 Webinar on Health Insurance Marketplace Outreach and Enrollment for People At Risk for and Living with HIV: Register Today!

The 2015 open enrollment period to sign up for health coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace—beginning November 15, 2014 and running through February 15, 2015—offers an important opportunity for the HIV community. As part of our World AIDS...

Published Thu, Nov 13 2014 10:12 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: HIV/AIDS Awareness Days, Affordable Care Act, HIV Policy & Programs

5 Things to know about Marketplace Open Enrollment – Starts Saturday Nov 15

Open Enrollment is the period when you can sign up for or renew a health plan through the Health Insurance Marketplace. Open Enrollment for 2015 coverage starts November 15, 2014 – just 3 days away. Here are 5 important things to know: 2015 Open Enrollment...

Published Thu, Nov 13 2014 7:15 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: Affordable Care Act, HIV Policy & Programs

Key Conversations in 2014: HIV Prevention

As we prepare for our annual observance of World AIDS Day on December 1, we at AIDS.gov are looking back at some of the stories that generated the most interest on our blog in 2014. We encourage you to revisit these stories and share the information as...

Published Wed, Nov 12 2014 2:52 PM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: HIV/AIDS Awareness Days, Testing, National HIV/AIDS Strategy, PrEP, HIV Policy & Programs, Uncategorized, HIV Continuum of Care

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

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

USCA 2014: Spotlight on HIV in Latino Communities

USCA 2014: Opening Day

USCA 2014: Federal HIV Programs in Spotlight

Anatomy of a Tweet

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

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

Free Social Media Lab at APHA 2014!

HIV and Smoking: A dangerous cocktail

Lessons Learned Over Lunch with my Mentor: First Annual Viiv Youth Summit

Nov. 24 Webinar on Health Insurance Marketplace Outreach and Enrollment for People At Risk for and Living with HIV: Register Today!

5 Things to know about Marketplace Open Enrollment – Starts Saturday Nov 15

Key Conversations in 2014: HIV Prevention

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