HIV & AIDS

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CDC site scrubs HIV content following Trump DEI policies

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday is scrubbing a swath of HIV-related content from the agency’s website as a part of President Donald Trump’s broader effort to wipe out diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across the federal government. The CDC’s main HIV page was down temporarily but has been restored. The CDC began removing all content related to gender identity on Friday, according to one government staffer. HIV-related pages were apparently caught up in that action. CDC employees were told in a Jan 29. email from Charles Ezell, the acting director of the U.S. office of personnel […]

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Federal government eases rules on organ transplants between donors and recipients with HIV

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has eased the regulations on kidney and liver donations between HIV-positive donors and HIV-positive recipients, something that HHS says will increase access to these organs. A rule on interpretation of the HIV Organ Policy Equity Act removes requirements for clinical research and institutional review board approval for such donations, “based on research demonstrating the safety and effectiveness of kidney and liver transplants between donors and recipients with HIV,” says an HHS press release. The rule became final Wednesday. “We continue to do everything in our power to increase access to life-saving organs while addressing health inequities faced […]

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Today is World’s AIDS Day

On World AIDS Day, we unite to remember those we’ve lost, support those living with HIV, and renew our commitment to ending the epidemic. Raising awareness is vital to breaking stigma, promoting testing, and advancing treatment. Together, we can make a difference. Join us in spreading the word, educating others, and standing up for a future free from HIV/AIDS. Together we can make a difference.  Contribute To Our Work For over 40 years, Face to Face has been at the forefront of compassionate care and innovative responses to emerging health crisis here in Sonoma County. Our journey began in 1983 as […]

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Climate change is disrupting access to HIV treatment

Half of people with HIV in the United States are living in places that are vulnerable to extreme weather and climate disasters, according to a new analysis from the left-leaning Center for American Progress (CAP).  The report from CAP released Wednesday finds that the areas of the country where HIV is being diagnosed at disproportionately high rates are also places most at risk of disasters. The analysis used data from the Ending the HIV Epidemic in the U.S. (EHE) program, a federal program that aims to reduce the rate of new HIV infections, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) national risk […]

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AIDS United Calls for Urgent Action in the First 100 Days of the New Administration

 Every election changes the political landscape. These changes will impact the ways we advocate and live our lives, but they do not alter the goals we seek to achieve. Regardless of the outcome of any election, it is our mission to end the HIV epidemic in the United States. But particularly after this election, during these uncertain times, we must remain vigilant and proactive to protect essential funding and ensure that health services remain accessible to those who need them most. “Now, more than ever, we must act with urgency to ensure that President-Elect Donald Trump and Vice-President Elect JD […]

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New Study Explores Effectiveness of AI Chatbots in HIV Prevention

A new study conducted by the California HIV/AIDS Policy Research Centers (CHPRC) explores the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots to aid in HIV prevention efforts. The research led by Marisa Fujimoto at UC Berkeley and the Northern California HIV/AIDS Policy Research Center is titled “Evaluating AI Chatbots for HIV Prevention: An Assessment of Response Quality and User Tailoring” and examines the ability of AI-driven chatbots to deliver accurate, engaging, and personalized health information to people from groups affected by HIV and community-based organizations. More information is available at www.chprc.org. As healthcare increasingly turns to digital solutions, this study provides critical insights into […]

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An injectable HIV-prevention drug is highly effective — but wildly expensive

The hotly anticipated results are in from a landmark pair of major clinical trials of a long-acting, injectable HIV-prevention drug that only requires dosing every six months. They are sensational. Thrilled over the news Thursday that lenacapavir was 89% more effective at preventing HIV than daily oral preventive medication among gay, bisexual and transgender people, plus previous news that the injectable drug was 100% effective in cisgender women, HIV advocates are looking to the future. They hope that if rolled out broadly and equitably, lenacapavir could be the game changer the nation badly needs. “These kinds of results are unprecedented,” said Dr. Jared Baeten, […]

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 AIDS United welcomes Dr. Jirair Ratevosian to the board of trustees

The AIDS United board of trustees is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Jirair Ratevosian to the Board, effective August 21, 2024. Dr. Ratevosian will serve on the Fundraising Committee and chair the upcoming fall fundraiser with Emmy-nominated actor and Advisory Council member John Roberts. “I am deeply honored to join the AIDS United board of trustees at such a critical time in our fight to end the HIV epidemic, Dr. Jirair Ratevosian stated. AIDS United has been a beacon of hope and action, advocating tirelessly for those most impacted by HIV. I look forward to working alongside this […]

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Tennessee put sex workers on sex offender registry for having HIV. They will be removed.

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The Tennessee government has agreed to scrub sex workers who were unjustly convicted of being sex offenders due to an HIV diagnosis from the sex offender registry following a settlement this past Monday. The lawsuit, OUTMemphis vs. Lee, concerns a Tennessee criminal statute regarding Aggravated Prostitution, which says that if any sex worker knows they are HIV-positive and has sex, they can be put on the state’s sex offender registry, regardless of whether the other party knew or if there’s proof of intent to transmit the infection. An additional lawsuit was filed by the U.S. Department of Justice earlier this year on the same issue. […]

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Life-saving HIV clinic unexpectedly closes its doors with little explanation

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Last Thursday, a long-running HIV clinic, Rainbow Health in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul Twin Cities area of Minnesota, abruptly closed its doors, laying off 85 employees and ending thousands of people’s access to LGBTQ+ focused HIV care. The union representing the employees, Service Employees International Union, said in a statement, “We are shocked, saddened and angered by this news, both as staff dedicated to Rainbow Health’s mission and even more so for our clients and community. We are left with many huge questions: How could this massive decision come with no warning? What happened to the funding that the organization has been receiving? […]

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