News 2016
Join the Listening Session on Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) on June 20 – Open Call for Speakers!
Listening Session on Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
On Monday, June 20, 2016 the HHS Office of HIV/AIDS and Infectious Disease Policy (OHAIDP) and the HHS Office of Minority Health are partnering with the White House Office of National AIDS Policy to host a community listening session on pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). The session will be conducted via webinar from 1:30-3:00 pm (EDT).
In This Issue
A funny thing happened on the way from a meeting with Senator Bernie Sanders.
On the 35th Anniversary of HIV/AIDS, Will Nation's HIV/AIDS Strategy Ever Reach Black MSM in the South?
Ready to take charge
In mid-May, new data from Emory University showed convincing evidence of the elevated rates of HIV among MSM, with the highest concentration among gay and bisexual men in the South.
People With HIV Are Less Likely To Get Cancer Treatment
Gita Suneja, M.D., M.S., Radiation Oncologist, Huntsman Cancer Institute, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah
We've made great progress treating people who are infected with HIV, but if they get cancer they're less likely to get the care they need, a recent study found.
Read more: People With HIV Are Less Likely To Get Cancer Treatment
HRSA Funding Opportunity to Support Leadership Training for People Living with HIV
Antigone Dempsey, M.Ed., Director, Policy and Data, HIV/AIDS Bureau, Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Hodgins thinks that one young voice is not enough. "Testing empowered me," she says. "It can empower other young people [living with HIV]...we need to get together so our voices can be heard."
—Antigone Hodgins Dempsey, Your daughter's voice , Mother Jones Nov/Dec 1993
Read more: HRSA Funding Opportunity to Support Leadership Training for People Living with HIV