BTAN Charlotte Offers 3-Day Science and Treatment Training

Solita Jefferies, Patient Navigator in HIV and Community Services, Mecklenburg County Health Department

Black people are often underrepresented at international and other conferences where news about HIV/AIDS is released, including the most recent scientific and biomedical breakthroughs.

BTAN New Orleans Fights HIV and Builds Power Among Local Youths

Tonja Walston and Karen Bennett at an outreach event

An afternoon in April 2017 found neighbors of all ages gathered outside a community center in Harvey, on New Orleans' West Bank. The scene was typical for a spring Friday in New Orleans: popular music on the speakers, a sno-ball truck at the curb, kids circling on bikes and skateboards.

Can HIV Drugs Boost Syphilis Risk?

Syphilis Risk

Gay and bisexual men taking antiretroviral drugs to treat HIV infection may be at increased risk for syphilis, new research contends.

CBC, Civil Rights Groups Fight Trump's Budget Blueprint

Rep. Cedric Richmond, D-La., with other members of the Congressional Black Caucus.

In releasing his first-ever federal budget blueprint, President Donald J. Trump stated that his intent was to "make the government lean and accountable to the people." A review of its proposals, however, might be better characterized as mean.

Collaborative HIV Program Improves Long-term Care for Youths in the United States

Specialized care for adolescents and young adults living with HIV

A new article published recently highlights a multi-agency, collaborative demonstration program that addressed health care barriers unique to adolescents and young adults living with HIV, a study supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the National Institutes of Health (NIH).