Hiv Programs In Nyc

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NYC HIV/AIDS Outreach Programs Should Be Targeting Black Women

An alarming new statistic shines a glaring light on the increasingly Black and female faces of HIV in New York City. According to the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (pdf), a staggering 93.4 percent of all new HIV cases reported among NYC... Read more »

The Community Speaks Out Against the NYC Department of Health Cuts to HIV/AIDS Programs

The email from my friend, Osvaldo Perdamo, had a plaintive note to it -- an unusual tone for this usually confident, positive friend to take. Perdamo is an AIDS activist and a facilitator for a group sponsored by the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual &... Read more »

Meals Programs in NYC

In HIV and other illnesses as well, nothing can take the place of eating properly. Candy bars and vitamin pills are not meal replacements even when they are packaged together. Despite the cutbacks to HIV/AIDS meal programs, it is still possible to... Read more »

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Project Eban Partcipant at Columbia University, NYC

Dear Dr. Remien - I am hiv positive and my significant other is negative. We had unprotected sex prior until we found out the diagnosis. Our unprotected sex was for a long period of time before we found out with me having 2 pregnancies. How come...

Response from Robert H. Remien, Ph.D.

Columbia University

I first want to say that I am glad that you were able to get involved in Project EBAN. I am a Co-Investigator in that study and I am pleased to hear that you find it helpful.You are asking a very good question, but one that cannot be answered with... Read more »

just diagnosed suicidal in nyc

Im so distraught. I bb bottomed once with a guy last summer. a week latter i was sick as a dog. i have been fine since I finally built up enough courage to get checked out. Today I took a rapid finger prick test. Ora quick. I know that they do not...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,OK, step away from the balcony and we'll talk!Unprotected sex does place you at some degree of risk for STDs, including HIV. There is no way around that fact. You are correct: False-negative OraQuick finger prick rapid tests are extremely... Read more »

Free HIV or STD testing Clinic in NYC

I want to know are there any places that offer free HIV and STD testing?...

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

For New York City, call 1-800-TALK-HIV. The Department of Health will schedule an appointment at a clinic closest to you. You can also request to be tested at an anonymous site.RMK... Read more »

HIV Dr. in NYC with a lab on premesis

Hi Doc's, I moved to NYC a few months ago and found a good HIV specialist. However, when I have to have blood work done (which is fairly often) or other diagnostic tests, I have to go to an outside lab or imaging center instead of having my...

Response from Joseph McGowan, M.D., F.A.C.P.

North Shore University Hospital

I am sorry to hear about your dilemma. Of course the major Specialized Centers can do phlebotomy on site and many also have private practice suites...such as Mount Sinai Downtown (212-604-1701), or Beth Israel (Phillips Ambulatory Care Center, 10... Read more »

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COORDINATOR, CHILD LIFE PROGRAM GMHC NYC

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

COORDINATOR, CHILD LIFE PROGRAM, Women and Family Services
GMHC New York

The Coordinator of Child Life Program is responsible for the coordination, management and supervision of all program activities, outreach and education initiatives to children... Read more »

PROGRAM OFFICER NYC

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

PROGRAM OFFICER
Peace and Social Justice Program
Human Rights

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:
Based in New York City, the Program Officer will develop and manage a portfolio of grants and other activities related to HIV/AIDS.

Building on prior Foundation work,... Read more »

HIV Job Posting in NYC

Posted by bmitts

Project Officer (City Research Scientist I)

The HIV/AIDS Care, Treatment, and Housing Program (CTHP) within the Bureau of HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control (BHIV) have two openings for a City Research Scientist I. The incumbent will work with a small... Read more »

HIV Job Opening in NYC

Posted by Anonymous

http://sh.webhire.com/servlet/av/jd?ai=741&ji=2518913&sn=I

Please apply via the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene website:

Civil Service Title: City Research Scientist
Office Title: Technical Assistance Manager (CRS, II)
Bureau:... Read more »

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