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20 Essential Films About HIV/AIDS A list of must-see movies about the epidemic.

Resources for 2024 Zero HIV Stigma Day Resources to observe Zero HIV Stigma Day on July 21, a day to raise awareness and take action against HIV stigma.

Getting Comfortable With Long-Acting Injectables HIV advocate Lamar McMullen practices what he preaches when it comes to fighting the virus.

En 2022, de las 762.200 personas estimadas que vivían con VIH en los EE. UU. y tenían 45 años o más, el 23% (160.400 personas) eran latinas, estima el CDC.

Las personas mayores latinas en los EE. UU. enfrentan barreras culturales, lingüísticas, médicas y sistémicas específicas que se ven agravadas por sus necesidades de prevención y tratamiento del VIH/SIDA. Al alzar sus voces, el Día Nacional de Concientización sobre el VIH/SIDA para Adultos Mayores Latinos busca abordar estos desafíos y abogar por la atención y el apoyo que merecen.

https://pittmensstudy.com/2024/07/15/longest-running-study-of-hiv-survivors-is-marking-its-40th-anniversary-this-year/

Longest running study of HIV survivors is marking its 40th anniversary this year From The NIH National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute: In the 1980s, infection with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, was often viewed as a death sentence. With no treatments available and little un…

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New Federal Policy Action to Improve Access to Housing for People With HIV For the first time, Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program recipients can use funds for housing security deposits.

Clinicians: Protect two lives by testing ALL pregnant patients for . Learn more about specific recs in CDC’s STI treatment guidelines: https://bit.ly/3nFi82X.

We all must do our part to end the HIV epidemic. One way to support ending the HIV epidemic is by taking action against HIV stigma. Three ways to stand up to HIV stigma are:

🔵 Learn more about HIV and share information with others
🔵 Choose supportive language when talking about HIV, and
🔵 If you feel comfortable, talk openly about HIV and stigma

Learn more about standing up to stigma: https://brnw.ch/21wL3M8

Promising news for PrEP users & the fight against HIV - Queerty In a new clinical trial, none of more than 2,000 participants contracted HIV after having a new, twice-yearly injection. In a new clinical trial, none of more than 2,000 participants contracted HIV after...

There are lots of options for getting tested on National HIV Testing Day. PA residents can get a free HIV test kit through the mail at www.getmyHIVtest.com. You an also find free testing (today only) at Wallgreens. Find participating stores at https://www.greaterthan.org/free-testing-nhtd-2024/

It's National HIV Testing Day! This year's theme is "Level Up Your Self-love: Check Your Status". The theme emphasizes the importance of valuing yourself, treating yourself with compassion and respect, and prioritizing your health needs through self-love.

No matter how you test, no matter your test results, you can take the next step for your health.

Learn more about HIV testing options at https://brnw.ch/21wKZFo

If you live in Pennsylvania, you can get a free in-home HIV test kit through the mail at www.getmyHIVtest.com

National (NHTD) is next week, and this year's theme is "Level Up your Self-Love: Check Your Status." NHTD is a great time to get tested for HIV for free at a participating testing location, but did you know you can also check your status any time from the comfort of your home using an HIV self-test?

An HIV self-test (or rapid self-test) is an antibody test that can be used at home or in a private location. You can get your test results within 20 minutes.

Learn more about self-testing and order free HIV self-tests today at: https://together.takemehome.org/

Take pride in protecting yourself & your community against ! Mpox is often spread through close, sustained physical contact. Get vaccinated + if you have symptoms of mpox, visit a healthcare provider & get tested. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3yCL98O

HIV Long-Term Survivors Awareness Day 2024 On Wednesday, June 5, celebrates HIV long-term survivors, but how is this group defined?

NEW: CDC published clinical guidelines on counseling patients regarding doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis (doxy PEP) for bacterial STI prevention. Learn how to incorporate doxy PEP into your practice: https://bit.ly/4c8frPh

https://hivpreventionandcareproject.com/2024/05/22/cdc-publishes-new-hiv-surveillance-reports/

CDC Publishes New HIV Surveillance Reports From HIV.gov… The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published three new HIV surveillance reports: Estimated HIV Incidence and Prevalence in the United States, 2018-2022; Monito…

DOH HIV conference held in Pittsburgh June 26th.

Registration for this conference is open to anyone from Pennsylvania who has an interest in learning more about HIV including people who utilize HIV services, HIV prevention and care providers, community-based organizations, and government agencies/employees. This conference will focus on both statewide initiatives and spotlight some regionally based providers and programs.

To see the conference agenda and to register, go to the HIV Prevention and Care website: https://hivpreventionandcareproject.com/2024/04/29/register-for-doh-2024-hiv-conference-in-pittsburgh/

The time is now to in New York! The Repeal STI Discrimination Act (A3347) to decriminalize STIs and HIV is being voted on, help pass this important bill by:

Calling your State Assembly Member 📲https://nyassembly.gov/mem/
Calling your Senator 📲https://www.nysenate.gov/find-my-senator

Urge them to vote YES to end discrimination against people living with HIV!

Register for DOH 2024 HIV conference in Pittsburgh The PA Department of Health, Division of HIV Health is excited for the 2024 HIV Conference being held in Pittsburgh, PA. Registration for this conference is open to anyone from Pennsylvania who has…

Many Older People With HIV Have Unmet Needs Study shows a need for ancillary services such as non-HIV medical care, peer support and housing.

These 50 cities have the highest STI rates in the US - Queerty Does where you live make the list? Does where you live make the list?

One of the reasons the overall number of new HIV cases have declined is that more people are getting tested. And, if you know you have HIV, you can get into treatment, which prevents it from spreading. So the key is to keep getting tested...and the HIV Prevention and Care Project makes it easy by delivering a self-test kit to your door. Testing is totally confidential and you get results while you wait (just like a COVID test). Go to
www.getmyHIVtest.com to order your test kit today...and keep those HIV rates coming down!

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Resources for STI Awareness Week: April 14-20, 2024 Over 2.5 million cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis were reported in 2022. Many s*xually transmitted infections have no symptoms.

FDA Approves Dovato for Teens Living With HIV The single-tablet antiretroviral regimen is now approved for adolescents ages 12 and older.

Pitt AIDS study hits milestone birthday, turns to questions of aging with HIV The Pitt Men's Study — one of the longest-running studies on HIV and AIDS research — turns 40 this month.

Find HIV and other STI testing, prevention, and treatment information on our Website.

HIV Prevention and Care Project The HIV Prevention and Care Project provides technical assistance, information, and resources to aid the Pennsylvania Department of Health in fighting HIV and other s*xually transmitted infections in the commonwealth. Through our work at the University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health, we also....

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Welcoming Francisco Ruiz as the Next Director of the White House Office of National AIDS Policy As the President s Domestic Policy Advisor, I am delighted to announce that Francisco Ruiz has joined our te...

Anyone who resides in Pennsyvania can get a FREE HIV self-test kit through the mail. Knowing your status will protect you and your partner's health. Go to www.getmyHIVtest.com and order your kit today!

People can contract other bacterial or viral infections like a strep throat or ear infection without judgment. Why judge someone with an STI?

April is STI Awareness Month. STIs are infections that are spread from one person to another, usually during vaginal, a**l, and oral s*x. They’re really common, and lots of people who have them don’t show any symptoms. The good news is they are also frequently easy to treat.

This stigmatization often comes from lack of information or education and is perpetuated by the language we use in speaking about it. The important thing is talking about them. Stay tuned each Friday this month for symptom and treatment info for the three most common STIs.

If you are experiencing symptoms, or if it’s been more than a year since your last test, please schedule an STI test appointment with PPWP at bit.ly/3SJo6gG.

https://www.losangelesblade.com/2024/04/04/cdc-reports-mpox-cases-are-rapidly-outpacing-last-years-numbers/

CDC reports Mpox cases are rapidly outpacing last year’s numbers By Paulo Murillo || LOS ANGELES – Health officials report that over 570 cases of mpox have been detected in the U.S. so far in 2024, marking a significant increase compared to this time last year. While this year’s infection rate remains lower than the peak observed during the mpox outbreak in...