From Coverage to Care to an AIDS-Free Generation
Cara James, Office of Minority Health, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Editors Note: Open Enrollment for coverage through the Marketplace is NOW until February 15th, 2015. Today, we share a guest post from Dr. Cara James, Director, Office of Minority Health, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), on the importance of coverage and things to know about the Marketplace for those living with HIV/AIDS.
Black Voices Bloggers on World AIDS Day 2014
World AIDS Day bloggers Kahlib Barton, Patrick Ingram and Guy Anthony
December 1st was World AIDS Day, and the U.S. Government theme for this year was 'Focus, Partner, Achieve: An AIDS-free Generation." In recognition of this global observance in the HIV community, the AIDS.gov Black Voices bloggers shared their individual perspectives on one question: Is World AIDS Day a celebration or a call to action?
FDA Approves Viekira Pak to Treat Hepatitis C
Viekira Pak
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Viekira Pak (ombitasvir, paritaprevir and ritonavir tablets co-packaged with dasabuvir tablets) to treat patients with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotype 1 infection, including those with a type of advanced liver disease called cirrhosis.
Start 2015 Off Fresh: Request Free Capacity Building Assistance from The Black AIDS Institute
Raniyah Copeland
The Black AIDS Institute is working with Cicatelli Associates Inc. and API Wellness to provide capacity-building services for healthcare, AIDS-service and community-based organizations that engage in prevention work with HIV-positive individuals, prevention with high-risk negatives and HIV testing.