Hiv Rankings By State

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Illinois Ranks 7th in HIV/AIDS Cases

Illinois ranks seventh in the United States for reported AIDS cases, according to the state Department of Public Health. Department officials said the state has seen 38,265 AIDS cases since 1981; nearly 21,000 of those people have died; and blacks... Read more »

Massachussetts: Study Shows City Ranks High for HIV Infection

HIV infection among young people remains high statewide, according to a recently released study by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. Local officials say cuts in state funding for school health programs and community health centers,... Read more »

Washington, D.C., Ranks High in Infant Mortality, HIV Prevalence; Experts Say Improvements Possible

Washington, D.C., is an "unhealthy city" by "nearly every indicator of disease or condition," including HIV prevalence and infant mortality rate, the Washington Post reports. The district's infant mortality rate is among the worst in the country... Read more »

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What states continue individual major medical policies with state/fedgov funds?

I am HIV pos & AIDS symptomatic. I was diagnosed 5 years ago and almost immediately lost my business, my money, and my health. For the last 5 years or so I have been trapped by my fear of losing the private health policy I had in place when I...

Response from Steve Berg

Insurance & Benefits Advocate AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA)

Unfortunately, I don't know of a definitive list of states which have established insurance continuation programs. You can check the the National Alliance of State and Territorial AIDS Directors in Washington DC. Their number is (202)434-8090... Read more »

HIV Reporting Policies by State

I am trying to do some research on which states require HIV reporting. I found that all states require physicians to report patients that have AIDS. The information I have found so far regarding reporting HIV is very dated...the most recent I found...

Response from Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C.

Stanford University, School of Medicine

I don't think there have been any changes, but call the <A HREF="http://www.cdcnpin.org/">CDC</A> or state health department. MH... Read more »

best state for HIV coverage/benefits?

I can't find how to ask the question:What is the best state to live in for HIV coverage/benefits for indigent clients?I know Ryan White is direct in Indiana where I'm from and lived in Santa Fe New Mexico and Ryan White was direct there as...

Response from Jacques Chambers, C.L.U.

HelpWithBenefits.com

You ask an excellent question, but there are too many factors to be able to name a state or two and be done with it. You specifically ask about indigent HIV clients, so that pretty much limits any discussion of health insurance itself, with one... Read more »

EMERGENCY ROOM DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT PEP! (NEW YORK STATES PEP TOOL) (TOOL TO OFFER FAST HELP FOR HIV EXPOSURE, 2009)

Dr. Bob,I live in New York (the state not the city). I had a significant HIV exposure and went to an ER. The doc and staff never heard of PEP. What's up with that?Zorro...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,We've heard many similar stories from across the country. New York State is doing its part to remedy this unconscionable situation (see below). I'm hopeful all other states won't be far behind.Dr. BobTool to Offer Fast Help for... Read more »

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UNITED STATES DISCRIMINATES AGAINST HIV+ PEOPLE

Posted by bradford, 2 Replies

UNITED STATES DISCRIMINATES AGAINST HIV+ PEOPLE

While nearly a million HIV+ American citizens enjoy the freedom to leave and travel outside their country, the United States government prohibits HIV+ individuals from other countries entry to the... Read more »

Which 3 states gives best HIV treatment to poor

Posted by Anonymous

My son want to leave massachusetts. They give grea6t care to HIV patients and medical coverage run by the state. Which other states in the the midatlantic or southeast also are known for the best care for the poor. He doesnt like to work alot. Read more »

New rules in Washington state ease HIV testing

Posted by spiritzone2, 1 Reply

Sat. July 9th 2005:New rules may ease HIV testing:by Carina Stanton, Seattle Times staff reporter:::More than 3,000 people in Washington state are infected with HIV but don't know it, state health officials estimate. They hope to reduce that number... Read more »

pregnancy and testing-state laws

Posted by Anonymous

Hi all,

When I was pregnant, I declined the HIV test at one doctor, but later ended up going to another. I told her also not to test (I was worried about insurance records and such at the time, as I was in the process of getting insurance.) She told... Read more »

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