... a remarkable time to be in Global Health. The successes we are seeing now would not have been achieved without the shared responsibility and partnerships that have been forged over the years – most important of which are those with our implementing partners. Our implementing partners – in collaboration with civil society, the private sector, communities of faith, host governments, NGOs and many other local institutions – have been at the forefront of and catalyst for these shifts and … [Read more...]
NAACP Hosts Summit on HIV Among African Americans
December 9, 2011 by
NAACP Hosts Summit on HIV Among African Americans Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA); Phill Wilson, CEO of the Black AIDS Institute; Jeffrey Crowley, Director, White House Office of National AIDS Policy; Frances Ashe-Goins, HHS Office on Women’s Health; and Greg Millett, CDC, address the NAACP summit. To raise greater awareness of the disproportionate impact of HIV/AIDS in the African American community and mobilize action by community members, the National Association for the … [Read more...]
SAMHSA awards approximately $1.3 million to help communities
October 18, 2011 by
SAMHSA awards approximately $1.3 million to help communities offer expanded HIV testing, counseling, and referral for care The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is announcing that it is awarding approximately $1.3 million in one year federal grants, funded through the Department of Health and Human Services Minority AIDS Initiative (MAI) Secretariat Emergency Fund, to expand the capacity of current SAMHSA MAI grantees to provide rapid … [Read more...]
WOMAN of ACTION™ – Courtney Leigh Hewitt
September 19, 2011 by
A Celebration of Women™ is honored to Celebrate the Life through this Tribute to a Caring, Compassionate, Courageous, Giving and Strong Woman! This Woman's dying wish was to share her Story so that as many people possible could be educated on the elusive traits of a disease named PML. The Courage and Strength that she maintained during her experience with this disease is an Inspiration to One & All. In the words of her Father: '...before Courtney lost her ability to speak, she asked me … [Read more...]
What is MS ("Multiple Sclerosis")? – HEALTH for WOMEN
August 24, 2011 by
What is MS? Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an unpredictable, often disabling disease of the central nervous system which is composed of the brain and spinal cord. The disease attacks the myelin which is a protective covering wrapped around the nerves of the central nervous system.Multiple sclerosis is a complex disease and the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada is here to help. No one needs to face MS alone. In communities across Canada, our volunteers and staff provide information, … [Read more...]
UNAIDS , Securing the Future Today
July 26, 2011 by
Securing the Future Today Synthesis of Strategic Information on HIV and Young Download PDF English This report shows that global commitments to reverse the AIDS epidemic will be achieved only if the unique needs of young women and men are acknowledged, and their human rights fulfilled, respected, and protected. In order to reduce new HIV infections among young people, achieve the broader equity goals set out in the MDGs, and begin to reverse the overall HIV epidemic, HIV prevention and … [Read more...]
Jennie Anderson: National Women's Health Week
May 9, 2011 by
National Women's Health Week By Jennie Anderson, AIDS.gov Communications Director Yesterday was not only Mother's Day, but it also was the start of the 12th annual National Women's Health Week (NWHW). According to Nancy C. Lee, MD, Director of the Office on Women's Health: The aim of this day is to raise public awareness about the importance of women's health and encourage women and girls to make their health a top priority. Women are the foundation of many families, but too often we … [Read more...]
WOMAN of ACTION – Tiffany Bond Taking Action!
January 26, 2011 by
WOMAN of ACTION Tiffany Bond Most of you know that Princess Margaret Hospital is close to my heart so I am doing fundraising projects for my Walk to End Women's Cancers on Sept 10th and 11th, 2011. I have 1 hour ice time booked for both these dates and I need hockey players. I only have room for 20 players plus 2 goalies for each game. 'What better way to raise money for a good cause then doing something you love.' If you don't play hockey but know someone that … [Read more...]
Join us in Facing AIDS for World AIDS Day – December 1, 2010
October 27, 2010 by
Join us in Facing AIDS for World AIDS Day The Facing AIDS initiative is a chance to make a difference in the response to HIV and AIDS on World AIDS Day, December 1. Manage your HHS Subscriptions: Update your preferences or unsubscribe Questions about this service? [email protected] Other inquiries? Contact HHS … [Read more...]
