News 2014
US Statin Guidelines May Not Be Appropriate for People With HIV
Statin guidelines
American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association (ACC/AHA) cholesterol guidelines issued in 2013 would not recommend statin therapy for almost three quarters of HIV-positive people with subclinical high-risk coronary plaques, according to results of a 108-person analysis in Boston.
Read more: US Statin Guidelines May Not Be Appropriate for People With HIV
Resources to Support Health Insurance Marketplace Outreach and Enrollment
Marketplace
As we approach the next open enrollment period for health care coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace (November 15, 2014 to February 15, 2015), HIV service organizations and community-based groups are gearing up to help people at risk for and living with HIV as well as others to enroll in coverage.
Read more: Resources to Support Health Insurance Marketplace Outreach and Enrollment
In This Issue
Evelyn Ullah, the director of STD/HIV AIDS Prevention Program for Broward County, Florida, brings us up to speed on the progress that community is making toward ending the epidemic in the Fort Lauderdale area.
Evelyn Ullah: A Crusader in the Fight Against HIV/AIDS From the Beginning
Evelyn Ullah
Since 1982 Evelyn Ullah has followed a personal call to make life better for PLWHA. Today the director of the STD/HIV/AIDS Prevention Program for the Broward County Health Department—which covers Fort Lauderdale, Fla.—shares her thoughts on the challenges that remain and her vision for finally achieving an AIDS-free generation.
Read more: Evelyn Ullah: A Crusader in the Fight Against HIV/AIDS From the Beginning
Plain Language Reference Guide Available to Assist HIV Service Organizations in Health Insurance Enrollment Efforts
Plain language
As we approach the 2015 Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment Period (November 15, 2014 – February 15, 2015), many HIV service organizations and community-based groups nationwide are gearing up to help people at risk for and living with HIV to find and enroll in affordable health coverage.