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- She Worked Hard for the Money: Donna Summer, 1948 – 2012 Thursday, 17 May 2012, 4:15 pm
For those who partied in the ’70s and ’80s, the name Donna Summer evokes nostalgic memories of hot discos throbbing to the heat generated by ‘I Feel Love’, ‘Love to Love You Baby’, ‘Hot Stuff’ and Las. […] - HIV Testing Coming Closer to Home Thursday, 17 May 2012, 3:45 pm
If you could have your way, would you prefer to take an HIV test at home or at a physician’s office? Well one advocacy group says take it at home. According to whospositive.org, a national HIV. […] - Incivek Rash Reports: What HIV/Hepatitis C-Coinfected People Need to Know Thursday, 17 May 2012, 9:10 am
As you know, certain drugs can sometimes cause a rash. Some of our readers may have had this experience with penicillin as a child. But despite the risk of a rash, we continue to use penicillin as an. […] - FDA Advisory Panel Approves Truvada and Home HIV Tests Wednesday, 16 May 2012, 10:00 pm
The Food and Drug Administration’s Blood Panel Advisory Committee has approved both Truvada PrEP and the OraSure Rapid HIV test for home use. The panel voted yesterday after deliberation and testimoni. […] - Robert Suttle: HIV Criminalization Wednesday, 16 May 2012, 10:58 am
On May 6, I spoke with Robert Suttle on POZ I AM Radio. Robert shared his experiences of being subject to HIV criminalization and how he is advocating for change. Robert Suttle was convicted under Lou. […]
Stay Healthy, Louisiana!
- Some Green Cleaning Products Not So Green Monday, 14 May 2012, 4:23 pm
Have you ever wondered what’s really in those so-called “organic” or “green” cleaning products? Well wonder no more – the Environmental Working Group (EWG) has created a cleaner database t. […] - Creating Good Daily Habits Aids In Positive Health Payoffs Thursday, 10 May 2012, 2:55 pm
While the old adage “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” may not exactly be true, the habit of having an apple a day for a snack instead of that bag of potato chips does have health benefits. In. […] - Free Bike Commuter Workshop Tuesday, 8 May 2012, 6:14 pm
The Louisiana Public Health Institute & Louisiana DHH are hosting a FREE Bicycle Commuter Workshop on Wednesday, May 9th, 2012. It will be held from 4:30pm to 6:30pm at Benson Towers; 1450 Poydras Ave. […] - Americans Walking Less And Less . . . Ever Wonder Why? Monday, 7 May 2012, 4:39 pm
According to numerous studies referenced in Tom Vanderbilt’s recent story for Slate, titled “The Crisis in American Walking,” the US’s residents walk less than any other industrialized nation. […] - NY Times Recipe For Health – Spinach Bouillabaisse Friday, 4 May 2012, 3:09 pm
We’ve been following the New York Times’ Recipes for Health section lately and wanted to share a recent entry. This spinach bouillabaisse looks divine, healthy and filling! Check out the recipe on. […]
blog.aids.gov
- General Information Guide Now Available to Help You Navigate AIDS 2012 Thursday, 17 May 2012, 11:30 pm
With over 20,000 participants and more than 250 sessions, you may be starting to wonder how you will navigate AIDS 2012. This week, conference organizers released the General Information Guide to he. […] - HIV Vaccine Awareness Day: Moving toward a safe and effective preventive HIV vaccine Thursday, 17 May 2012, 9:38 pm
Tomorrow (May 18th) is HIV Vaccine Awareness Day (HVAD). This annual observance is a day for education about the importance of preventive HIV vaccine research. And, on this day, we pause to recogniz. […] - HRSA Seeks Public Input on Ryan White Reauthorization Wednesday, 16 May 2012, 8:10 pm
As part of the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) efforts to plan for the 2013 reauthorization of the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). […] - Digital Storytelling: A Community Tool to End HIV Stigma Tuesday, 15 May 2012, 10:08 pm
At AIDS.gov we’ve been thinking a lot about the power of storytelling. In the HIV community, everyone has a story to bring to the table, and more people are sharing theirs with new media. Many tools. […] - May 19 Is Hepatitis Testing Day Monday, 14 May 2012, 9:08 pm
During May’s annual observance of Hepatitis Awareness Month, May 19th will be recognized as the first-ever Hepatitis Testing Day in the United States. The Action Plan for the Prevention, Care, and T. […]
CDC HIV/AIDS Prevention
- Meeting Summary: 2012 Consultation on Revision of the HIV Surveillance Case Definition Thursday, 10 May 2012, 7:25 am
From 2008 through 2011, CDC convened several workgroups to consider revision of various aspects of the HIV surveillance case definition. This document summarises the February 2012 meeting. - DHAP Annual Report: Accelerating Progress, Investing for Impact Thursday, 10 May 2012, 12:25 pm
The Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention (DHAP) recently released its inaugural annual report, Accelerating Progress, Investing for Impact. This report provides an overview of some of the HIV prevention ac. […] - New Web page: Behavioral and Clinical Surveillance Branch Thursday, 3 May 2012, 3:50 pm
This new page covers the activities of the Behavioral and Clinical Surveillance Branch. This branch implements scientifically rigorous HIV research studies and surveillance systems that meet critical. […] - Expanded HIV Testing and African Americans Thursday, 12 April 2012, 2:50 pm
The Expanded Testing Initiative aimed to increase the reach of HIV testing to disproportionately affected populations. PS07-768 Expanded and Integrated Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Testing for P. […] - Updated Slide Set: HIV Surveillance in Women (through 2010) Thursday, 12 April 2012, 2:50 pm
Slides on HIV infection surveillance in women have been updated with information from the 2010 HIV surveillance report.
POZ and AIDSmeds HIV/AIDS Newsfeed
- U.S. House Bill Gives Over $5B to PEPFAR, Global Fund Thursday, 17 May 2012, 4:00 am
In its newly approved 2013 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations bill, the U.S. House Committee on Appropriations has dedicated $5.542 billion to global AIDS funding, the Center for Global Healt. […] - Man Gets 12 Years For Giving Blood With HIV to Girl in China Thursday, 17 May 2012, 4:00 am
A Chinese man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for murder after giving HIV to a 12-year-old girl using a syringe with blood, China Daily reports. - HIV Vaccine Awareness Day 2012 Thursday, 17 May 2012, 4:00 am
Friday, May 18, is HIV Vaccine Awareness Day. - Alabama Man Sues Blood Center After Contracting HIV Wednesday, 16 May 2012, 4:00 am
An Alabama man is suing LifeSouth Community Blood Centers, saying he received blood infected with HIV during a coronary bypass surgery, WSFA reports. - Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS Gets $5M to Build Health Center Wednesday, 16 May 2012, 4:00 am
The Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS has received a combined donation of $5 million from The Parsons Foundation to build a health center in downtown Phoenix, KPHO reports.
