News Archive

JUL-22-12  The Merck Company Foundation invites you to the launch of the HIV Care Collaborative, a three-year initiative designed to increase linkage and retention rates for people living with HIV/AIDS in select, high-burden U.S. cities. The luncheon will be a chance to meet the grantees funded by this new initiative and to hear from a panel of experts on issues in access to HIV care in the U.S.

JUL-20/21-12  The Black AIDS Institute in partnership with other organizations will host the "International Community Treatment and Science Pre-Conference Workshop."  This two-day event will take place on July 20-21, 2012 from 8am - 5pm at George Washington University.  Read more.  

JUL-19-2012   The organizing committee invites you to attend the 14th International Workshop on Co-morbidities and Adverse Drug Reactions in HIV.  The 2012 Workshop will take place July 19-21, 2012 in Washington, D.C., USA.   

JUL-16-12  Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Truvada (emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate), the first drug approved to reduce the risk of HIV infection in uninfected individuals who are at high risk of HIV infection and who may engage in sexual activity with HIV-infected partners.  Truvada, taken daily, is to be used for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in combination with safer sex practices to reduce the risk of sexually-acquired HIV infection in adults at high risk.

JUL-05-12  The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) is now accepting applications under its Targeted Capacity Expansion Program: Substance Abuse Treatment for Racial/Ethnic Minority Populations at High Risk for grants totaling up to $130.5 million over the course of a five-year period.

JUL-03-12  (NY Times) After decades of controversy, the Food and Drug Administration approved a new H.I.V. test on Tuesday that for the first time makes it possible for Americans to learn in the privacy of their homes whether they are infected.

JUN-27-12  National HIV Testing Day highlights the importance of HIV testing and the fight against HIV/AIDS.

JUN-26-12  To support the 2012 observance of National HIV Testing Day (NHTD), AIDS.gov (on behalf of HHS) will host a webinar/conference call “HIV Testing for an AIDS-Free Generation” on Tuesday June 26, 2012 from 2-3 p.m. (EDT).  Register by June 22nd.  Read more.  

JUN-27-12  National HIV Testing Day (NHTD), June 27, is an annual observance to promote HIV testing.  This is a particularly important time for YOU to get involved! Take the Test, Take Control.

JUN-14-12  Walgreens and Greater Than AIDS are teaming with health departments and local AIDS organizations to provide FREE HIV testing at 47 Walgreens stores in 20 cities across the nation in June in support of National HIV Testing Day (June 27).