Housing For Hiv Individuals

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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Canada: Falling Short; HIV North's Housing Program Having Trouble Finding Rental Space for At-Risk Individuals

Since the HIV North Society's housing program began Oct. 30, it has placed only two clients in rental housing units. HNS officials believe landlords' reluctance to participate stems from their fear that the HIV-positive clients, who include current... Read more »

Tennessee: Metro Development and Housing Agency Awards HIV, AIDS Housing Grants

Five Nashville-area nonprofits were awarded a total of $884,409 to provide people with HIV/AIDS housing services and case management. The grants will also help cover the groups' administrative costs. Grant recipients include: Nashville CARES, Urban... Read more »

Some Emergency Housing for HIV-Positive People in New York City Violates Housing Codes, City Council Study Says

About 73% of emergency housing facilities for HIV-positive people that are subsidized by New York City have outstanding housing code violations -- one-third of those for serious offenses -- according to a study conducted by the City Council... Read more »

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HIV individual interacting with non-HIV child

My three and a half year old son loves playing and jumping on and climbing over his uncle (my brother-in-law) whenever he visits. However, his uncle has been diagnosed with HIV recently (probably exposed around July time). My wife and I want to let...

Response from Judith Feinberg, M.D.

University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine

You and your wife are to be congratulated on your level-headed approach. Here is some information that will hopefully improve your level of comfort:1. Sinusitis isn't contagious-- your son can't give it to his uncle, or anyone else, for... Read more »

Financial planning for the HIV+ individual

Hello, I was recently diagnosed as HIV+ and am looking for a good reference on financial planning for the HIV+ individual. Of course this has changed the way i view every aspect of my life and I need guidance on how to plan accordingly regarding...

Response from Steve Berg

Insurance & Benefits Advocate AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA)

Chad, unfortunately, I don't have a referral for you and financial planning is not my expertise. Have you contacted your local AIDS Service Organization for referrals? You might want to check the advertisments in your local gay publications or... Read more »

pets and hiv-infected individuals

since many of the fungal opportunistic infections are contracted by bird droopings,and dirt; which in healthy persons do not usually bother, do you consider having cockateels and working in the dirt ie....digging a pod, high risk behavior for those...

Response from Judith Feinberg, M.D.

University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine

Not for HIV+s whose immune systems are not badly damaged. If your CD4 count is good and your HIV viral load is suppressed, I think the risk is minimal and has to be balanced against the pleasure you get from these activities. For HIV+s with... Read more »

Who will insurance HIV pos. individual?

My son has HIV and he is only 22. He is a full time student and under my plan until he is 23. He would like to contiue his studies in graduate school and doctoral studies. However, we are at a loss as to where to find him health insurance. Noone...

Response from Lynn L. Franzoi

Worldwide Benefits for Fox, Inc.

Once his coverage ends as a dependent under your plan, he will be eligible for COBRA coverage for 36 months. (This assumes you are covered under an employer-sponsored plan and the employer is required to offer COBRA). Check your health plan... Read more »

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Insurance for Maryland Individuals with AIDS/HIV

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

It is tough to find an insurance company that will insure a person with tough health issues.

I represent a company that will insure without asking any embarrassing medical questions.

The insurance is available for individuals aged 40 - 80 in the... Read more »

CALLING ALL HIV-EDUCATED INDIVIDUALS

Posted by NW715, 1 Reply

To all those who are truly educated on the topic of hiv:
I have called numerous infectious disease offices and not one nurse can answer my question! I have attempted to research the topic, but have come up with minimal answers.

Can someone please... Read more »

Looking for HIV positive/AIDS individuals to model

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I'm a photography student located on Long Island, in NY. I'm doing an editorial project on individuals living with HIV/AIDS. I would like to compassionately photograph you in your natural environment, as well as possibly in the studio. I... Read more »

Housing

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hi everyone, does anyone out there know of any low cost housing for people with AIDS in the New York City area?
Thank you

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