For those of us who work in the HIV/AIDS field, the month of July was dominated by exciting HIV prevention news coming out of the International AIDS Society meeting in Rome. Results from the HPTN 052 study showed that early, compared to delayed, antiretroviral treatment resulted in a 96% reduction in HIV transmission to uninfected partners. The TDF2 study conducted by CDC in partnership with the Botswana Ministry of Health, found that a once-daily pill containing two anti-HIV drugs … [Read more...]
CDC Launches HIV Prevention Planning (ECHPP) Web Page
July 21, 2011 by
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently launched a new web page providing details about the Enhanced Comprehensive HIV Prevention Planning (ECHPP) Project, which is a cornerstone of the larger HHS-wide 12 Cities Project. The new page provides information on the three-year demonstration project funded by CDC’s Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention (DHAP) for the 12 municipalities with the highest number of people living with AIDS in the United States. Executive summaries of the … [Read more...]
ADELE BUTLER – Women of Spirit: Children Are Not For Sex, Atlanta!
March 25, 2011 by
A Celebration of Women "Seek justice, encourage the oppressed. Defend the cause of the fatherless, plead the case of the widow.” Isaiah 1:17 If you think that sex trafficking takes place only in developing countries, think again. I watched a video featuring Ashley Judd who introduced the panel “‘No Such Thing’: Trafficking of Girls in the United States” for the 2nd annual “Women In The World” summit) the weekend of March 10-12 in New York City. In it she shared a heartwrenching … [Read more...]
IWHC: New York Rally for Women’s Health at Foley Square – February 26, 2011
February 25, 2011 by
Earlier this week, we expressed deep concern about the latest GOP Assault on women’s health and urged you to take action against unprecedented funding cuts and policy restrictions on some of the most important women's health programs and services both here in the United States and abroad. The GOP majority in Congress has launched an assault on women’s health and rights.Their latest budget proposal would make unprecedented funding cuts to some of the most important women’s health … [Read more...]
CAREER: The Writer's Workshop with chance for $10,000 Advance!
February 9, 2011 by
This could be YOUR chance to secure a $10,000 advance, publish a book with Hay House and become a New York Times best-selling author! The Writers Workshop – San Diego & New YorkRegister by February 28 and Save $100 » (Offer expires February 28, 2011 and applies to online purchases only.) May 21-22, 2011 Crowne Plaza Times Square • New York City Register by March 1 and Save $100 » (Offer expires March 1, 2011 and applies to online purchases only.) April 2-3, 2011 The Westin … [Read more...]
CAREER: The Writer’s Workshop with chance for $10,000 Advance!
February 9, 2011 by
This could be YOUR chance to secure a $10,000 advance, publish a book with Hay House and become a New York Times best-selling author! The Writers Workshop – San Diego & New YorkRegister by February 28 and Save $100 » (Offer expires February 28, 2011 and applies to online purchases only.) May 21-22, 2011 Crowne Plaza Times Square • New York City Register by March 1 and Save $100 » (Offer expires March 1, 2011 and applies to online purchases only.) April 2-3, 2011 The Westin … [Read more...]
