HIV/AIDS in Australia

Illinois HIV Care Connect Encourages All Young People to Take the Y.O.U.T.H. Quiz

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Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Gay & Lesbian, AIDS, Health, Consumer, Other Health, Mental health, Teens, Managed care, Infectious diseases, Fitness & Nutrition, HIV/AIDS, Diagnosis of HIV/AIDS, Medical specialties, Medicine, Infectious diseases, We Make the Change, HIV/AIDS in Australia

In an effort to encourage HIV testing and treatment among Illinois youth, Illinois HIV Care Connect today introduced the confidential Y.O.U.T.H.

Key Points: 
  • In an effort to encourage HIV testing and treatment among Illinois youth, Illinois HIV Care Connect today introduced the confidential Y.O.U.T.H.
  • People living with HIV in Illinois may contact the closest of seven regional offices to learn more about how Illinois HIV Care Connect can help them live healthy with HIV.
  • Illinois HIV Care Connect is a statewide network providing medical case management, health care and support services to people living with HIV.
  • Illinois HIV Care Connect lead agency offices located in Rockford, Peoria, Springfield, Belleville, Murphysboro, Champaign and Chicago serve people living with HIV in all of Illinois 102 counties.

The global HIV-AIDS testing market at a CAGR of over 10% during the forecast period

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Monday, September 16, 2019
Health, Articles, HIV/AIDS, Medical specialties, Pandemics, HIV, HIV/AIDS in China, HIV/AIDS in Australia

In 2018, the diagnostic laboratories segment had a significant market share, and this trend is expected to continue over the forecast period.

Key Points: 
  • In 2018, the diagnostic laboratories segment had a significant market share, and this trend is expected to continue over the forecast period.
  • Also, our global HIV-AIDS testing market report looks at factors such as the increasing prevalence of HIV infections, growing awareness for early detection of HIV infection, and government support for HIV research and favorable recommendations on HIV testing.
  • Such factors will lead to the expansion of the global HIV-AIDS testing market at a CAGR of over 10% during the forecast period.
  • Also, the HIV-AIDS testing market analysis report includes information on upcoming trends and challenges that will influence market growth.

Dr. Peter Centre's Innovative Program for Men Over 50 Living With HIV Sees Enrolment Double

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Thursday, July 4, 2019
Health, Articles, HIV/AIDS, HIV/AIDS activism, HIV/AIDS in Australia, HIV/AIDS in China

This vital program assists aging gay and bi men, and men who have sex with men, who are over 50 and living with HIV.

Key Points: 
  • This vital program assists aging gay and bi men, and men who have sex with men, who are over 50 and living with HIV.
  • The Dr. Peter Centre is a leader in HIV care, offering those living with HIV a place to connect with others in a safe, stigma-free environment.
  • "This pilot program started to address the unique challenges people living with HIV have as they age.
  • The Evening Program supports those with multiple medical conditions who face the social stigmas of aging with HIV.

Healthcare Workers See End In Sight For HIV Epidemic, Renew Efforts To Increase Testing

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Tuesday, June 25, 2019
Prevention of HIV/AIDS, Medicine, Health, Clinical medicine, Pre-exposure prophylaxis, HIV/AIDS, Treatment as prevention, HIV/AIDS in Australia

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Healthcare workers renew efforts to increase HIV testing as part of a national strategy to make best use of highly effective tools now available specifically, HIV treatment and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP).

Key Points: 
  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Healthcare workers renew efforts to increase HIV testing as part of a national strategy to make best use of highly effective tools now available specifically, HIV treatment and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP).
  • "The disproportionate rates of HIV infections have become an issue of racial equity in our present health systems, we can and will do better.
  • The advent of PrEP and the efficacy of HIV medication have rendered the HIV virus untransmittable," says Dwayne Steward, Equitas Health's Director of Prevention.
  • Earlier this year the Ohio Department of Health awarded Equitas Health $1 million grant to increase access to the HIV preventative intervention, Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) and to support Harm Reduction efforts.

Houston Health Department launches I am Life™ campaign to educate audiences about preventing HIV through PrEP, Treatment as Prevention (TasP) to end HIV transmission

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Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Prevention of HIV/AIDS, Medicine, Treatment as prevention, Clinical medicine, Health, Management of HIV/AIDS, Pre-exposure prophylaxis, HIV, HIV/AIDS in Australia, HIV/AIDS

In response, the Houston Health Department (HHD) is launching a comprehensive strategy and a unified advertising, social marketing and digital branded campaign called I am Life.

Key Points: 
  • In response, the Houston Health Department (HHD) is launching a comprehensive strategy and a unified advertising, social marketing and digital branded campaign called I am Life.
  • PrEP is a prescribed antiretroviral drug taken daily by ("those" adds to stigma) people most vulnerable to HIV transmission.
  • Treatment as Prevention (TasP) uses HIV medicine and antiretroviral therapy (ART) to decrease the risk of HIV transmission for people living with HIV.
  • HHD enlisted Gilbreath Communications to develop and design the research, strategy, marketing and advertising for the I am Life campaign.

Pedaling for a Purpose? United Airlines Provides Discounted Fares and Free Checked Bikes for AIDS/LifeCycle Cyclists

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Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Health, Pandemics, Articles, HIV/AIDS, Medical specialties, Women's health, AIDS/LifeCycle, HIV/AIDS in Australia, HIV/AIDS in China

United supports the AIDS/LifeCycle mission to raise awareness about the ongoing HIV/AIDS epidemic and fund services such as HIV testing, prevention, care, and more.

Key Points: 
  • United supports the AIDS/LifeCycle mission to raise awareness about the ongoing HIV/AIDS epidemic and fund services such as HIV testing, prevention, care, and more.
  • Together, United Airlines and United Express operate approximately 4,900 flights a day to 355 airports across five continents.
  • In 2018, United and United Express operated more than 1.7 million flights carrying more than 158 million customers.
  • United is a founding member of Star Alliance, which provides service to 193 countries via 28 member airlines.

Shaggy, Big Freedia Headline Saturday’s Florida AIDS Walk & Music Festival, on Track to Raise $1.5M

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Friday, March 22, 2019
Women, Entertainment, Music, Health, AIDS, Celebrity, General Entertainment, Infectious diseases, Pharmaceutical, Philanthropy, Events, Concerts, Other Philanthropy, Consumer, Foundation, Fund Raising, General Health, MEN, HIV/AIDS, Health, HIV/AIDS in the United States, HIV/AIDS activism, Pandemics, Articles, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Epidemiology of HIV/AIDS, AIDS Walk, AIDS Services of Austin, HIV/AIDS in Australia

Funds raised from this event annually raises over $1 million to benefit 10 local non-profit organizations that are leading the fight against the local HIV/AIDS epidemic.

Key Points: 
  • Funds raised from this event annually raises over $1 million to benefit 10 local non-profit organizations that are leading the fight against the local HIV/AIDS epidemic.
  • Presented by AIDS Healthcare Foundation ( AHF ), the largest non-profit, global HIV/AIDS organization, the annual event attracts thousands of attendees from across the region.
  • Supported by an array of corporate partners including AHF Pharmacy, a national chain of pharmacies supporting U.S. & global HIV care, and Wells Fargo, the Florida AIDS Walk annually raises over $1 million in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
  • Now in its 14th year, Florida AIDS Walk & Music Festival has become a highly anticipated event aimed at increasing South Floridas awareness, prevention, and treatment efforts against the spread of HIV.

Almost Half of People in North America Say They Would Not Be Comfortable Sharing Skin-to-Skin Touch with Someone Who is HIV+

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Thursday, November 22, 2018
HIV/AIDS, Pandemics, Women's health, Compassion, Psychology, Emotion, Health, HIV/AIDS in Bhutan, HIV/AIDS in Australia

Healing House will explore the power of compassion through touch to address the stigma experienced by people living with HIV/AIDS.

Key Points: 
  • Healing House will explore the power of compassion through touch to address the stigma experienced by people living with HIV/AIDS.
  • While 88% of Canadians agree Canada is a compassionate country, more than half of the population would not be comfortable touching someone living with HIV/AIDS.
  • "Compassion is something Canadians are known for, yet as a country we lack empathy for individuals living with HIV/AIDS.
  • Healing House is a positive space for people to experience the healing power of touch while showing kindness to others.

Government of Canada takes steps to address high rates of HIV and hepatitis C among people who share drug-use equipment

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Thursday, October 11, 2018
Medicine, Health, Healthcare-associated infections, Immunology, Prevention of HIV/AIDS, HIV/AIDS, Pandemics, Women's health, Hepatitis, HIV/AIDS in Australia, HIV/AIDS in China

The projects to be funded will be based in communities that have high rates of hepatitis C and HIV.

Key Points: 
  • The projects to be funded will be based in communities that have high rates of hepatitis C and HIV.
  • "Community organizations do important work to reduce hepatitis C and HIV infections among people who share drug-use equipment.
  • This funding will support community initiatives to address the risk of HIV and hepatitis C infection among people who share drug-use equipment.
  • People who share drug-use equipment continue to be disproportionately represented among those acquiring new hepatitis C and HIV infections in Canada.

Hzone App Aimed at Helping HIV-Infected People Find True Love and Emotional Support

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Thursday, July 5, 2018
HIV, Lentiviruses, HIV/AIDS, Health, Medicine, Tree of life biology), HIV/AIDS in Australia

Hzone, a smartphone app specifically designed for HIV dating , was designed to make it possible for HIV-infected people to find the much-needed emotional support from society itself.

Key Points: 
  • Hzone, a smartphone app specifically designed for HIV dating , was designed to make it possible for HIV-infected people to find the much-needed emotional support from society itself.
  • Justin R, who was present at a recent press conference, claimed that the app could help people to increase their social engagements.
  • "Hzone is a social networking app which we developed to help HIV singles and people from the LGBT community to socialize.
  • Our app could help HIV-infected people to find true love and emotional support from within society."