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CDC released new data about the status of HIV testing, viral suppression and prevention coverage from 2013 – 2018, highlighting the...
Dec 04, 2019 | Kim Rodgers
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently launched Ready, Set, PrEP, a nationwide program that makes...
HealthHIV recently launched the HIV Prevention Certified Provider™ (HIV PCP) Program. The HIV PCP is an online, self-paced continuing...
Nov 27, 2019 | Kim Rodgers
Every year on December 1, World AIDS Day is an opportunity to recognize global efforts to prevent new HIV infections, increase HIV...
NASTAD has released its updated version of PrEPcost.org, a site aimed at helping PrEP navigators find health insurance coverage...
Nov 13, 2019 | Kim Rodgers
Advocates for Youth has announced an opportunity for community-based organizations to receive capacity-building assistance through...
Oct 29, 2019 | Kim Rodgers
To expand use of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), interventions to increase PrEP awareness, should encourage health care providers...
Sep 19, 2019 | Kim Rodgers
The Foundation for AIDS Research, amfAR, created a free and interactive EHE database that provides information on policy, services,...
Sep 09, 2019 | Kim Rodgers
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) just released a suite of communication tools and resources that support its...
Sep 04, 2019 | Kim Rodgers
CDC released new data about the status of HIV testing, viral suppression and prevention coverage from 2013 – 2018, highlighting the 38,000 new HIV infections that occur annually in the U.S. The report states that the number of new HIV infections remained stable from 2013 to 2017, emphasizing the need for accelerated efforts to diagnose, […]
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently launched Ready, Set, PrEP, a nationwide program that makes pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) medications available at no cost to individuals who lack prescription drug coverage. The program expands access to safe and effective HIV prevention nationwide by removing cost barriers to individuals who qualify. Qualifying individuals...
HealthHIV recently launched the HIV Prevention Certified Provider™ (HIV PCP) Program. The HIV PCP is an online, self-paced continuing medical education (CME curriculum composed of five free e-learning courses in HIV prevention. Clinicians who complete the curriculum receive the “HIV Prevention Certified Provider” national designation and certificate, recognizing competency in the...
Every year on December 1, World AIDS Day is an opportunity to recognize global efforts to prevent new HIV infections, increase HIV awareness and knowledge, remember those who have lost their lives to HIV/AIDS, and support those who are currently living with HIV. This year’s theme, “Ending the HIV/AIDS Epidemic: Community by Community,” is an […]
NASTAD has released its updated version of PrEPcost.org, a site aimed at helping PrEP navigators find health insurance coverage options for their patients. The 2020 version of PrEPcost.org allows users to verify formulary coverage for Truvada and Descovy, the two medications approved for PrEP.
Advocates for Youth has announced an opportunity for community-based organizations to receive capacity-building assistance through their Queer & Gender Equity Project (QGEP). The QGEP supports organizations interested in and committed to improving the sexual health of all young people, including LGBTQ youth of color.
To expand use of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), interventions to increase PrEP awareness, should encourage health care providers to discuss PrEP, destigmatize PrEP use, and promote racial/ethnic equity in PrEP access. PrEP is a daily oral pill that reduces the risk for sexual acquisition of HIV by about 99% when taken daily as prescribed.
The Foundation for AIDS Research, amfAR, created a free and interactive EHE database that provides information on policy, services, and demographic and epidemiological indicators across EtHE jurisdictions. The Ending the HIV Epidemic Initiative (EtHE) aims to reduce HIV infections in the United States by 75% in five years, and by 90% in 10 years.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) just released a suite of communication tools and resources that support its ongoing efforts to prevent HIV and help people with HIV stay healthy.
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