News 2014
Black Voices: Can We Leverage Digital Technology to End the HIV Epidemic?
Barack Obama's campaign success in 2008 and 2012 was fueled, in part, by harnessing the power of digital technology and social networks. His team weaved rich social data culled from websites such as Twitter and Facebook to build profiles of supporters and "persuadables."
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7 Things You Should Know About The Next Big Benefit Change
After getting a green light from the Obama administration earlier this month, more employers may begin to cap what they pay for certain medical treatments, such as joint replacements and drugs, potentially shifting more costs to workers.
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In This Issue
Do you know your HIV status? Do you know the HIV status of your intimate partner(s)? Do all of your family members, loved ones and friends know their HIV status? It has never been easier or more important to know where you stand. Today, HIV tests are available for free in most areas. They are easy—no more blood. They're painless—no more needles. They are fast—in some cases you can get your results back in one minute. There are even options to take an HIV test in the privacy of your home. With all of those advances, there's no excuse for not knowing your status or making sure that your intimate partners, your family and your friends know theirs as well.
On June 27, Free HIV Testing Events at Select Walgreens Locations
In support of National HIV Testing Day on June 27, Walgreens, the nation's largest drugstore chain, and Greater Than AIDS—a coalition of about 200 public- and private-sector partners united in response to the domestic AIDS epidemic—are teaming up with health departments and local AIDS service organizations around the country to encourage people to take advantage of free HIV testing.
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City of Compton to Host First Annual National HIV Testing Day
Friday June 27th is National HIV Testing Day (NHTD), a day set aside to raise awareness about HIV testing and encourage Americans to find out their HIV status. In the United States, nearly 1.1 million people are living with HIV and almost one in six don't know they are infected.
Read more: City of Compton to Host First Annual National HIV Testing Day