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Stepping Up: A Consensus Statement by Trans Leaders
A new community-created consensus statement offers concrete and measurable steps organizations can take to improve their approach to...
Jun 01, 2017 | Kim Rodgers
Updated Coverage Guide for Hepatitis C Testing
The AIDS Institute has updated its Coverage Guide for Hepatitis C Testing to reflect two additional states, Oregon and Montana, that...
May 31, 2017 | Kim Rodgers
USDA: Using Thermometers to Increase Summer Food Safety
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) recently released a statement emphasizing the use...
May 30, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman
30 Days of HIV: A Digital Campaign to Engage Black Communities
Leading up to National HIV Testing Day (June 27), the Black AIDS Institute is kicking off a national, digital campaign, “30 DAYS...
May 24, 2017 | Kim Rodgers
Seeking Feedback: Conference for Food Protection Survey
The Conference for Food Protection (CFP) is seeking feedback from food safety professionals on how their organizations evaluate Clean...
May 24, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman
GAO Report: Actions Needed to Address the Challenges of Responding to Zika Virus...
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has published a report to evaluate progress made and challenges faced by federal...
May 24, 2017 | Kim Rodgers
Seeking Feedback: Council to Improve Foodborne Outbreak Response Metrics
The Council to Improve Foodborne Outbreak Response (CIFOR) is seeking feedback on the CIFOR metrics. Interested epidemiologists and...
May 23, 2017 | Amy Chang
State Health Profiles for HIV, VH, STD, TB and School Health
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB...
May 23, 2017 | Kim Rodgers
Resource: Meaningful Involvement of People with HIV/AIDS
AIDS United published a new resource on meaningful involvement of people with HIV/AIDS (MIPA), a principle focused on about ensuring...
May 23, 2017 | Kim Rodgers
Stepping Up: A Consensus Statement by Trans LeadersA new community-created consensus statement offers concrete and measurable steps organizations can take to improve their approach to HIV-focused work in transgender communities. The statement, drafted by 12 transgender leaders at a think tank convened by AIDS United in December of 2016, offers critical guidance for clinical providers, funders, and social service organizations to strengthen... Jun 01, 2017 | Kim Rodgers |
Updated Coverage Guide for Hepatitis C TestingThe AIDS Institute has updated its Coverage Guide for Hepatitis C Testing to reflect two additional states, Oregon and Montana, that have been approved for the 1% increased federal matching payments for Medicaid coverage of all U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) “A” & “B” services without cost-sharing. Please review and share this guide! May 31, 2017 | Kim Rodgers |
USDA: Using Thermometers to Increase Summer Food SafetyThe U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) recently released a statement emphasizing the use thermometers to ensure meat and poultry are cooked to a safe temperature. The statement is especially timely as activities involving grilling (e.g. barbecues) increase over the summer months and includes four FSIS recommendations on how to avoid […] May 30, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman |
30 Days of HIV: A Digital Campaign to Engage Black CommunitiesLeading up to National HIV Testing Day (June 27), the Black AIDS Institute is kicking off a national, digital campaign, “30 DAYS OF HIV”. Starting May 27, this campaign has three core elements to mobilize and engage Black communities: Online Community Calendar: This national resource will promote HIV and health events serving Black communities, taking place all […] May 24, 2017 | Kim Rodgers |
Seeking Feedback: Conference for Food Protection SurveyThe Conference for Food Protection (CFP) is seeking feedback from food safety professionals on how their organizations evaluate Clean In Place (CIP) equipment. CFP is interested in gathering insight from representatives across the public and private sector, including food safety staff in government agencies, academia, the food industry and consumer organizations. This effort is a part […] May 24, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman |
GAO Report: Actions Needed to Address the Challenges of Responding to Zika Virus Disease OutbreaksThe U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has published a report to evaluate progress made and challenges faced by federal agencies in responding to the Zika virus outbreak in the United States. To develop the report, GAO convened an expert meeting with the assistance of the National Academy of Sciences, reviewed literature and agency documentation, and interviewed federal […] May 24, 2017 | Kim Rodgers |
Seeking Feedback: Council to Improve Foodborne Outbreak Response MetricsThe Council to Improve Foodborne Outbreak Response (CIFOR) is seeking feedback on the CIFOR metrics. Interested epidemiologists and food safety and lab professionals are asked to read the information listed below and email Amy Chang at [email protected] for additional guidelines. The deadline to provide feedback is June 15, 2017. Background In preparation for the release of the third […] May 23, 2017 | Amy Chang |
State Health Profiles for HIV, VH, STD, TB and School HealthThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention recently launched the State Health Profiles for HIV, VH, STD, TB and School Health. The health profiles present an overview of the burden of HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis, STDs, and TB in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. These profiles present […] May 23, 2017 | Kim Rodgers |
Resource: Meaningful Involvement of People with HIV/AIDSAIDS United published a new resource on meaningful involvement of people with HIV/AIDS (MIPA), a principle focused on about ensuring that the communities most affected by HIV are involved in decision-making, at every level of the response. MIPA requires dedication, planning and assessment, organizational buy-in, and a champion to help usher its development and continued […] May 23, 2017 | Kim Rodgers |
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