National HIV/AIDS Strategy When President Obama released the National HIV/AIDS Strategy (PDF 1.2MB) in July 2010, he said, “The Federal government can’t do this alone, nor should it. Success will require the commitment of governments at all levels, businesses, faith communities, philanthropy, the scientific and medical communities, educational institutions, people living with HIV, and others.” Clearly, success at achieving our aggressive goals in the Strategy depends not only on Federal … [Read more...]
care2-petitionsite – actionALERT
February 24, 2011 by
2.3 million children under the age of 15 are infected with HIV, and Canada can get them the medication they need. Urge Parliament to make life-saving drugs more available to the developing world. » In 2004, Parliament created "Canada's Access to Medicines Regime" (CAMR) with the goal of getting affordable medicine to people in the developing world, but the initiative was seriously flawed. Bill C-393 would fix it by making it easier to export life-saving AIDS drugs to developing countries. A … [Read more...]
NORD February 2011 eNEWS
February 24, 2011 by
Forward this to a friend February 2011 eNews Countdown Begins to Rare Disease Day 2011 Across the nation and around the world, the rare disease community is preparing for Rare Disease Day 2011. To show your support, click on the countdown device to get a version that you can post on your website or blog. If you haven’t done so lately, be sure to visit the U.S. Rare Disease Day website and the global Rare Disease Day site to see what’s happening in the U.S. and around the … [Read more...]
M for mHealth, G for Glossary
February 15, 2011 by
M for mHealth, G for Glossary By Gale A. Dutcher, Deputy Associate Director, Division of Specialized Information Services, National Library of Medicine In the last year we have seen a marked increase in the use of cell phones and wireless Internet access. With research such as the Pew Internet & American Life Project Mobile Access 2010 (PDF 1.2MB) report, I am reminded as a Federal leader from NIH’s National Library of Medicine (NLM) that the Federal government needs to move into … [Read more...]
Secretary Kathleen Sebelius Asks HHS to Sustain NHAS Momentum
February 13, 2011 by
Sustain NHAS Momentum Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius recently sent an important communication to the Department’s leadership regarding HHS-wide efforts to implement the National HIV/AIDS Strategy (NHAS). The message, sent in late January, reiterated that the implementation of the NHAS is a priority for HHS. Secretary Sebelius reminded the heads of her operating divisions and staff divisions that even prior to the release of the NHAS, the HHS Strategic Plan … [Read more...]
care2 petitionsite: 'Let's make Canada a leader for affordable AIDS drugs!'
February 5, 2011 by
Give AIDS Drugs the Vote They Deserve In 2009, Parliament passed a bill (C393) that would make affordable AIDS drugs available throughout the developing world. But the sponsor of the bill resigned and the rules of Parliament require a revote. We've already seen that the majority of Parliament supports this bill. Now we need to urge conservative members to agree to a sponsor, so that the bill gets the democratic vote it deserves. Let's make Canada a leader for affordable AIDS … [Read more...]
The Importance of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day – Feb. 7
February 1, 2011 by
The Importance of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day For the last three years, our blog posts for National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD), February 7th of every year, have focused on new media or statistics about African Americans and HIV. This year we wanted to share with you thoughts from two of our colleagues. No new media. No statistics. Just important words about an important day: As a Black gay man or woman living with HIV, you know, the challenges for all of us … [Read more...]
Chantelle Britton: Institute of Medicine Issues Second Report on HIV Screening and Access to Care
February 1, 2011 by
Institute of Medicine Issues Second Report on HIV Screening and Access to Care February 2011 Today, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) released the second report in a series that evaluates HIV testing policies and access to care. This report, which is entitled “HIV Screening and Access to Care: Exploring the Impact of Policies on Access to and Provision of HIV Care”, examines how Federal and State laws and policies and private health insurance policies affect entry into clinical care and the … [Read more...]
RHONDA BRADDY – Team Courtney
January 30, 2011 by
Team Courtney...memories of Taking Action in Summer 2010! " My name is Rhonda Braddy and I was running in the 5K for a close friend Courtney Leigh Hewitt and other friends who I've lost to PML and/or HIV/AIDS; and those who are still living with HIV. I have attached a few pictures from the Aids Walk_2010 in Washington, D.C. this past Saturday. In a summary who is Courtney? Courtney was my friend who passed away of a disease called PML-progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy, a … [Read more...]
