U.S. HIV/AIDS Policy

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Policy and Justice Issues Affecting Women: Fact Sheets and Talking Points (Regularly Updated)
From U.S. Positive Women's Network
President Barack Obama and HIV/AIDS (Regularly Updated)
From The Body
Examining CDC's Role in Global HIV, TB Research and Development (February 15, 2012)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
The "Plan B" Question (January/February 2012)
Is the HIV community prepared for when the Affordable Care Act fails?
In Positively Aware, from Test Positive Aware Network
Action Needed to Reach Ambitious Targets Set Forth in President's World AIDS Day Speech (February 7, 2012)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
PACHA Blog: CMS Care Innovations Summit: A Blog Entry From Positive Policy (January 26, 2012)
From AIDS.gov
Interview: Jeff Crowley on National AIDS Strategy and Leaving ONAP (December 20, 2011)
In Housing Works AIDS Issues Update, from Housing Works
AIDS Funders Release NHAS Toolkit for Philanthropic Sector (December 14, 2011)
From AIDS.gov
U.S. Acting to Link Gender-Based Violence, HIV Efforts (December 12, 2011)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Expanding the Fight Against AIDS (December 12, 2011)
In Kaiser Daily Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
On World AIDS Day, Obama Announces Plan to Redirect $50 Million to Fight AIDS (December 2, 2011)
In Kaiser Daily Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
"Beginning of the End of AIDS" Event at White House (December 2, 2011)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
President Obama Uses Millions to "Get to Zero": A Blog Entry by Candace Y.A. Montague (December 1, 2011)
"World AIDS Day's theme this year is 'Getting to Zero' meaning zero new infections, discrimination and AIDS-related deaths. President Obama has a specific plan how he and the government can do just that."
From The Body
The Black AIDS Institute Congratulates President Obama for Implementing New Measures to End the AIDS Epidemic in America (December 1, 2011)
From Black AIDS Institute
Statement by Secretary of Health & Human Services Kathleen Sebelius (December 1, 2011)
From U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Presidential Proclamation -- World AIDS Day, 2011 (December 1, 2011)
From White House
From the White House: The Beginning of the End of AIDS (December 1, 2011)
From White House
Getting to Zero on World AIDS Day: A Blog Entry From Positive Policy (December 1, 2011)
From The Body
Fact Sheet: The Beginning of the End of AIDS (December 1, 2011)
From White House
Remarks by the President on World AIDS Day (December 1, 2011)
From White House
President Obama Sets Course for Dramatically Reducing the Impact of HIV Disease (December 1, 2011)
Statement from HIV Medicine Association (HIVMA) Chair Judith A. Aberg, M.D., F.I.D.S.A.
From HIV Medicine Association
Count HIV+ Women In! PWN Launches National Campaign on World AIDS Day (December 1, 2011)
From U.S. Positive Women's Network
The Beginning of the End of AIDS (November 30, 2011)
From Black AIDS Institute
Secretary Clinton, Can We Take Care of the Americans With AIDS First? A Blog Entry by Thomas DeLorenzo (November 30, 2011)
From The Body
GlobalPost Examines U.S. Response to HIV/AIDS "Scientific Advances, Economic Realities" (November 30, 2011)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Urge President Obama to Announce Bold Action on World AIDS Day in Order to Ensure the End of the AIDS Epidemic, Both at Home and Abroad! (November 29, 2011)
From National Minority AIDS Council
Political Will, Strong Leadership From U.S. Needed to End AIDS Epidemic (November 29, 2011)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Illinois: Largest AIDS Conference Brings Thousands to Chicago (November 17, 2011)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Illinois: AIDS Conference Opens With Sebelius and Crowley (November 17, 2011)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Road to AIDS 2012: A Series of Town Hall Meetings -- Washington, D.C. (November 15, 2011)
From Black AIDS Institute
Advocacy Groups Run Full-Page Ad on End of AIDS (November 11, 2011)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
End to AIDS Epidemic in Sight, but Political Support Needed for Success (November 11, 2011)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Reactions to Clinton's "AIDS-Free Generation" Speech (November 10, 2011)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Pennsylvania: AIDS Organizations in for Sea Change (November 7, 2011)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Jeff Crowley Set to Leave ONAP: A Blog Entry by Candace Y.A. Montague (November 4, 2011)
"Jeff Crowley, Director of the Office of National AIDS Policy, announced yesterday that he is resigning from his post effective in December. He stated that there is never really a good time to leave a position like his and that he is ready to move on to the next phase of his life."
From The Body
National AIDS Policy Director Steps Down (November 4, 2011)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
San Francisco, Oakland Kick Off Nationwide Discussion on HIV/AIDS in America (October 18, 2011)
In Black AIDS Weekly, from Black AIDS Institute
Region VIII Federal Interagency Collaboration Continues (October 17, 2011)
From AIDS.gov
Rep. Lee Asks Obama to Take Leadership Role in Fight Against HIV/AIDS (October 17, 2011)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Road to AIDS 2012 Town Hall Meetings Kick Off: A Blog Entry From Positive Policy (October 13, 2011)
From AIDS.gov
Seattle Meeting Focuses on Ideas to Strengthen the HIV Workforce (October 13, 2011)
From AIDS.gov
Black Doctors Pursuing National HIV/AIDS Strategy Goals (October 12, 2011)
From AIDS.gov
Birmingham Kicks Off First of Five Fall Implementation Dialogues on the NHAS: A Blog Entry From Positive Policy (October 7, 2011)
From AIDS.gov
Developed Nations Should Adapt Cost-Effective Health Initiatives Pioneered in Developing Countries, Experts (October 6, 2011)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
HHS Reviews Progress Towards National HIV/AIDS Strategy Goals (October 5, 2011)
From AIDS.gov
As House Slashes HIV Funds, Speaker Boehner Triples DOMA Defense Budget (October 5, 2011)
NMAC finds allocation of funds extremely troubling.
From National Minority AIDS Council
House Spending Proposal Sets Back Domestic HIV/AIDS Programs (October 3, 2011)
Impedes prevention and fails to address record high ADAP wait lists.
From The AIDS Institute
Tell Your Representative to Join the Congressional AIDS Caucus (September 27, 2011)
From Black AIDS Institute
International AIDS Funding vs. Domestic Funding; The POTUS Must Act NOW! A Blog Entry by Kevin Maloney (September 25, 2011)
"'PEPFAR is an unfit parent who feeds her neighbors as her own family goes hungry.'"
From The Body
Senate Flat Funds Most Domestic HIV/AIDS Programs (September 22, 2011)
Small increase for ADAP will not reduce record wait lists.
From The AIDS Institute
Congressional HIV/AIDS Caucus Signals Effort to Treat More HIV-Positives Globally (September 19, 2011)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
House Members Launch First-Ever Bipartisan Congressional HIV/AIDS Caucus (September 16, 2011)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Legislators Launch Congressional HIV/AIDS Caucus (September 15, 2011)
Aims to maintain U.S. leadership in struggle against epidemic.
From National Minority AIDS Council
AIDS United's Vice President of Policy & Advocacy Ronald Johnson Speaks at Launch of HIV/AIDS Caucus (September 15, 2011)
From AIDS United
Members of Congress Launch AIDS Caucus -- but Will It Have Teeth? (September 15, 2011)
In Housing Works AIDS Issues Update, from Housing Works
U.S. HIV/AIDS Policy and Funding Should Be Guided by Science, Policy Statement Recommends (September 15, 2011)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
David Munar: Making "the People's HIV Plan" a National Reality (September 15, 2011)
From The Body
Engaging People Living With HIV in the Implementation of the National HIV/AIDS Strategy: A Blog Entry From Positive Policy (September 14, 2011)
From AIDS.gov
Latest Update: Registering for the NHAS Implementation Dialogues -- A Blog Entry From Positive Policy (September 13, 2011)
From AIDS.gov
Help AIDS United to "Make It Grow": A Blog Entry by Khafre Abif (September 12, 2011)
From The Body
AIDS United Mobilizes Private Sector Investment to Advance National HIV/AIDS Strategy (September 9, 2011)
Corporations and foundations share successes and opportunities at White House roundtable discussion.
From AIDS United
Update: National HIV/AIDS Strategy Implementation Dialogues -- A Blog Entry From Positive Policy (September 2, 2011)
From AIDS.gov
Groups Press Government for Swift Action on New Prevention Tool (August 30, 2011)
From Black AIDS Institute
Highlights From the National Conference on Health Communication, Marketing and Media: A Blog Entry From Positive Policy (August 30, 2011)
From AIDS.gov
South Florida Symposium on the National HIV/AIDS Strategy (August 29, 2011)
From AIDS.gov
HIV/AIDS Funding Delay an Obstacle for Agencies (August 22, 2011)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Super Committee Republicans Could Jeopardize AIDS Programs (August 11, 2011)
In Housing Works AIDS Issues Update, from Housing Works
Will Obama Oppose Cuts to HIV/AIDS Programs in Deficit Reduction? (August 8, 2011)
In Washington Blade
Using Video to Tell Your Story: Reflections on 30 Years of AIDS and the One-Year Anniversary of the National HIV/AIDS Strategy (August 2, 2011)
From AIDS.gov
Implementation of the Debt Ceiling Agreement: Statement of the HIV Medicine Association and the Ryan White Medical Providers Coalition (August 2, 2011)
From HIV Medicine Association and Ryan White Medical Providers Coalition
Models: Tools to Improve Decision Making About HIV (August 1, 2011)
From AIDS.gov
Rep. Lee to Introduce Anti-HIV Criminalization Bill (August 1, 2011)
In Housing Works AIDS Issues Update, from Housing Works
MSNBC's Chris Matthews Interviews NIAID Head Anthony Fauci (July 28, 2011)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
July 20 -- One Year of the National HIV/AIDS Strategy: How Are We Doing? (July 27, 2011)
From HIV Prevention Justice Alliance
Charles King Op-Ed: I Hate to Say I Told You So, But I Told You So (July 25, 2011)
In Housing Works AIDS Issues Update, from Housing Works
Prevention and Public Health Fund: Grant Applications Leave Little Room for HIV -- A Blog Entry From Positive Policy (July 25, 2011)
From HIV Prevention Justice Alliance
Engaging Businesses in Support of the National HIV/AIDS Strategy (July 22, 2011)
From AIDS.gov
HIV/AIDS Legislation Watch: July 18, 2011 (July 18, 2011)
In Positively Aware, from Test Positive Aware Network
Mixed Reviews of National HIV/AIDS Strategy on Its First Anniversary (July 18, 2011)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Is It a "Happy Anniversary" for the National HIV/AIDS Strategy? (July 14, 2011)
In The Root
IAC 2012: No Progress on Visas for Drug Users or Sex Workers (July 14, 2011)
In Housing Works AIDS Issues Update, from Housing Works
Keep the Momentum of the National HIV/AIDS Strategy (July 13, 2011)
From HIV Prevention Justice Alliance
Women Commend President Obama's Leadership on National HIV/AIDS Strategy; Urge Increased Focus on Women; Southern U.S. and "Shadow Cities" in Implementation (July 13, 2011)
From U.S. Positive Women's Network
National Initiative Advances Integration of HIV in Primary Care Settings (July 11, 2011)
From AIDS.gov
Congress Should Take the Lead in Foreign Aid Reform (July 8, 2011)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Federal Appeals Court Rules Government Cannot Force Health Groups to Take Anti-Prostitution Pledge (July 7, 2011)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
July 7: National Call-In Day to Support HIV/AIDS Programs -- A Blog Entry by Candace Y.A. Montague (July 7, 2011)
"Calling all five minute activists! If you can spare a few moments in your day today, you can help make a difference."
From The Body
Next Phase of HIV Programming Must Focus on Sustainable Health Systems Response (July 7, 2011)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
HIV/AIDS Legislation Watch, July 5, 2011 (July 5, 2011)
From Test Positive Aware Network
Proposed National HIV/AIDS Strategy Implementation Fund (June 28, 2011)
From AIDS.gov
The AIDS Institute Strongly Promotes Continued HIV Testing and Prevention Efforts to Meet the Goals of the National HIV/AIDS Strategy (June 24, 2011)
From The AIDS Institute
Michelle Obama's Message of Leadership for "HIV-Free Future" (June 24, 2011)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Secretary Clinton Highlights U.S. Partnership in Fighting AIDS: A Blog Entry From Positive Policy (June 17, 2011)
From AIDS.gov
Report Outlines Lessons From AIDS Advocates (June 17, 2011)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Ambassador Goosby Says Hope Is "Major Motivator" in AIDS Fight (June 9, 2011)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
5 Key Questions From the Live White House Discussion on HIV/AIDS: A Blog Entry by Candace Y.A. Montague (June 2, 2011)
"The White House hosted an open discussion about HIV/AIDS in recognition of the 30th anniversary ... Here are a few key questions posted from the public and excerpts of the answers that were provided."
From The Body
U.S. Mulls Implications of Early Use of HIV Drugs to Stop AIDS Spread (May 27, 2011)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The AETC Network Responds to the National HIV/AIDS Strategy: A Blog Entry From Positive Policy (May 25, 2011)
From AIDS.gov
Rep. Lee Introduces Bill to Assess National HIV/AIDS Strategy (May 18, 2011)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Study Will Unite HIV Advocates, Add Funding Pressure to Obama Administration (May 17, 2011)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Rep. Lee Calls for Status Report on National HIV/AIDS Strategy (May 16, 2011)
In Housing Works AIDS Issues Update, from Housing Works
Evolutions in the Minority AIDS Initiative Secretary's Fund (May 12, 2011)
From AIDS.gov
Community Representatives Share Thoughts With 12 Cities Project Steering Committee (May 11, 2011)
From AIDS.gov
Deadline is this Friday, May 13! Ask your Rep. to Sign the FY12 Minority AIDS Initiative Letter! (May 11, 2011)
From National Minority AIDS Council
Are You Ready? More Musings by Paul Kawata (May 6, 2011)
From National Minority AIDS Council
HHS Region VIII Agencies Convene to Discuss National HIV/AIDS Strategy Implementation (May 2, 2011)
From AIDS.gov
Congressional Forecast: Proceed With Caution (Spring 2011)
An editorial.
To read PDF, click here.
In Achieve, from ACRIA and GMHC
The National AIDS Strategy: An Opportunity for Activism (Spring 2011)
To read PDF, click here.
In Achieve, from ACRIA and GMHC
From Strategy to Reality: What We Need to Know to Make the NHAS Work (Spring 2011)
To read PDF, click here.
In Achieve, from ACRIA and GMHC
Perspectives From Missouri (April 27, 2011)
From AIDS.gov
SAMHSA, Behavioral Health and the National HIV/AIDS Strategy (Part II) (April 26, 2011)
From AIDS.gov
Global Health Experts Discuss Legislative Landscape of 112th Congress at Kaiser Family Foundation Panel (April 22, 2011)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
2011 Budget Deal: What Does It Mean for HIV/AIDS Funding? A Blog Entry From NMAC (April 20, 2011)
From National Minority AIDS Council
Prevention Justice Talking Points (April 19, 2011)
To read PDF, click here.
From U.S. Positive Women's Network
Prevention Justice Fact Sheet (April 19, 2011)
To read PDF, click here.
From U.S. Positive Women's Network
Economic Justice Talking Points (April 19, 2011)
To read PDF, click here.
From U.S. Positive Women's Network
Economic Justice Fact Sheet (April 19, 2011)
To read PDF, click here.
From U.S. Positive Women's Network
Encouraging the Development of Statewide HIV/AIDS Plans: A Blog Entry From Positive Policy (April 18, 2011)
From AIDS.gov
U.S. Congress Approves Final FY11 Budget (April 15, 2011)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
D.C.'s Treatment in Fed Budget Angers Local Leaders (April 12, 2011)
In Kaiser Daily Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
The Role of Communities in Implementing the Strategy: Perspectives From Florida (April 11, 2011)
From AIDS.gov
New Action Plan to Reduce Racial & Ethnic Health Disparities: A Blog Entry From Positive Policy (April 8, 2011)
From AIDS.gov
Providing Money Through USAID Isn't Only Way to Alleviate Disease, Poverty in World (April 8, 2011)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Congress Should Keep Investments That Save Lives, Reject "Cuts That Kill" (April 7, 2011)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
HHS Strategy Implementation Group Reviews Progress, Identifies Additional Opportunities (April 6, 2011)
From AIDS.gov
Take Action: Call-in to Support HIV Funding in the U.S.! (April 1, 2011)
From U.S. Positive Women's Network
Health Care Reform, HIV Prevention Initiatives, and HIV Criminalization (March 23, 2011)
Materials now available from the 3/16 HIV Prevention Justive Alliance strategy webinar "Implementation Fever -- Making Health Reform & NHAS Tools for Prevention Justice."
From HIV Prevention Justice Alliance
Institute of Medicine Releases Report on Health Care System Capacity for Increased HIV Testing and Provision of Care (March 21, 2011)
From AIDS.gov
Defying the Odds: End the Rise of HIV/AIDS in Native American Communities: A Blog Entry From Positive Policy (March 18, 2011)
From AIDS.gov
3/16: Implementation Fever: Making Health Reform and the National HIV/AIDS Strategy Tools of HIV Prevention Justice (March 15, 2011)
From HIV Prevention Justice Alliance
Centers for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships Seek to Engage Networks in Supporting Strategy's Goals: A Blog Entry From Positive Policy (March 11, 2011)
From AIDS.gov
Advocates, Officials Call for Preservation of Foreign Aid Budget (March 10, 2011)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
The Department of Housing and Urban Development and the National HIV/AIDS Strategy (March 9, 2011)
From AIDS.gov
U.S. Commitment to Fighting HIV/AIDS Is Shortsighted (March 4, 2011)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
SAMHSA, Behavioral Health and the National HIV/AIDS Strategy (Part I) (March 2, 2011)
From AIDS.gov
Why Supporting Reproductive Health Is HIV Prevention: A Blog Entry by Christopher Ervin (March 1, 2011)
From Aniz, Inc.
The 12 Cities Project: A Blog Entry From Positive Policy (February 28, 2011)
From AIDS.gov
2011 AIDS.gov Communication Strategy: Our Guiding Philosophy, Audiences, Activities and More (February 25, 2011)
From AIDS.gov
Congress: Ask for $$$ Estimate on the Nat'l AIDS Strategy! (February 25, 2011)
From HIV Prevention Justice Alliance
National HIV/AIDS Strategy Supported in Priorities Reflected in President's FY2012 Budget (February 24, 2011)
From AIDS.gov
The National HIV/AIDS Strategy: Grounded in the Best Science (February 24, 2011)
From AIDS.gov
A Call to Action: Leveraging Private Sector Support for the National HIV/AIDS Strategy (February 24, 2011)
From AIDS.gov
White House Releases NHAS Operational Plans, HIV/AIDS Activists "Cautiously Optimistic" (February 23, 2011)
From Black AIDS Institute
Making Sense of the Budget Battle: The Implications for HIV/AIDS (February 23, 2011)
From Black AIDS Institute
Pediatric HIV/AIDS Foundation Head Reacts to House's Proposed Budget Cuts (February 23, 2011)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum Statement on the President's FY2012 Budget (February 18, 2011)
From Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum
Project Inform Applauds President Obama's Commitment to Fighting the HIV/AIDS and Viral Hepatitis Epidemics (February 17, 2011)
From Project Inform
Report Finds Neglected Diseases Research Funding Up in 2009, Funding for Non-Profits Down (February 17, 2011)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
National HIV/AIDS Strategy Key Issue at January PACHA Meeting (February 16, 2011)
From AIDS.gov
Legislation Watch: ADAP Advocacy Association's 2010 Congressional Scorecard (February 16, 2011)
From Test Positive Aware Network
White House Statement Says Obama Would Veto FY11 Budget That "Undermines Critical Priorities or National Security" (February 16, 2011)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Republicans Cut Costs But Health Care Pays the Price: A Blog Entry by Candace Y. A. Montague (February 15, 2011)
"Debate begins today about a proposed $78 billion resolution (known as H.R.1) to cut funding to programs that provide services in many health care areas including AIDS programs."
From The Body
HIV Clinicians and Scientists Applaud President's Commitment to HIV at Home, Urge Increased Investment in Combating HIV Globally (February 15, 2011)
Statement from the HIV Medicine Association Chair Kathleen Squires, M.D.
From HIV Medicine Association
Agency Operational Plans and the President's FY 2012 Budget Highlight Our Continued Efforts to Implement the National HIV/AIDS Strategy (February 15, 2011)
From AIDS.gov
Winning the Future (February 14, 2011)
From Black AIDS Institute
Secretary Sebelius Asks HHS to Sustain NHAS Momentum (February 11, 2011)
From AIDS.gov
ADAP Advocacy Association Releases 2010 Congressional Scorecard; Legislative Gridlock Leads to Failing Grade for Entire Congress (February 7, 2011)
Failure of Congress to act has fueled escalating ADAP waiting lists facing people living with HIV/AIDS.
From ADAP Advocacy Association
Well Implemented, President Obama's National HIV/AIDS Strategy Is Precisely What Is Needed to Further Control HIV/AIDS (February 2011)
To read PDF, click here.
In Project Inform Perspective, from Project Inform
Federal Leads Explore Intersection of HIV/AIDS and Housing Insecurity or Homelessness (January 31, 2011)
From U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
PACHA to Convene Next Week: A Blog Entry by Ronald Valdiserri, M.D., M.P.H. (January 21, 2011)
From AIDS.gov
New Nebraska Bill Proposes Increased Penalties for Spitting on Cops if You're Living With HIV or Hepatitis; Media Fails in Its Reporting: A Blog Entry by Kellee Terrell (January 13, 2011)
From The Body
Implementing the National HIV/AIDS Strategy at the State and Local Level: A Blog Entry by Meico Whitlock (January 10, 2011)
From AIDS.gov
Who's in Charge? Updates on New Congressional Leadership: A Blog Entry by Paul A. Kawata (December 22, 2010)
Meet the confirmed Republican leadership for the House of Representatives for the 112th Congress.
From National Minority AIDS Council
Public Health Experts Ask Obama to Expand AIDS Budget (December 17, 2010)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Focus on the Transgender Community: Interview With Bamby Salcedo (December 14, 2010)
From AIDS.gov
Federal HIV/AIDS Funding Formulas Examined (December 8, 2010)
From AIDS.gov
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Takes On HIV and AIDS (December 8, 2010)
From Black AIDS Institute
At the Crossroad in the Fight Against the Domestic HIV/AIDS Epidemic in the U.S. (December 7, 2010)
Black AIDS Institute Report looks at opportunities and challenges in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
From Black AIDS Institute
2010: A Year of Promise -- A Blog Entry by Gary Bell (December 2, 2010)
From The Body
Congresswoman Maxine Waters Recognizes World AIDS Day (December 1, 2010)
She notes accomplishments & advances, urges more legislation, research, funding.
From Congresswoman Maxine Waters
Lead Federal Departments Confer About National HIV/AIDS Strategy Plans (November 30, 2010)
From AIDS.gov
The National HIV/AIDS Strategy at the 2010 National Summit on HIV Diagnosis, Prevention, and Access to Care: A Blog Entry by Ron Valdiserri, M.D., M.P.H. (November 29, 2010)
From AIDS.gov
Engaging LGBT Leadership in the National HIV/AIDS Strategy (November 24, 2010)
From AIDS.gov
IPS Explores What Efforts to Reduce U.S. Federal Deficit Could Mean for Global Health Funding (November 18, 2010)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
PACHA Advises on HHS National HIV/AIDS Strategy Operational Plan (November 16, 2010)
From AIDS.gov
November's Top 10 Ways the National HIV/AIDS Strategy Improves the National Response to HIV/AIDS (November 16, 2010)
From AIDS.gov
With Republicans Charging in, What Will Happen to AIDS Funding? (November 9, 2010)
In Housing Works AIDS Issues Update, from Housing Works
Bush's Memoirs: Confronting AIDS "a Key Element of My Foreign Policy" (November 8, 2010)
In The Guardian
U.S. Leaders "Fall Short" on Global AIDS -- Global AIDS Alliance Director Says (November 5, 2010)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Has Obama Already Failed Us on HIV/AIDS? (And Will Yelling Make It Better?): A Blog Entry by Myles Helfand (November 5, 2010)
From The Body
Voting on Nov. 2: Why It's Too Soon to Give Up -- A Blog Entry by Carole Treston, R.N., M.P.H. (October 29, 2010)
From AIDS Alliance for Children, Youth and Families
Development of National HIV/AIDS Strategy Operational Plan Advances (October 28, 2010)
From AIDS.gov
U.S. Details Strategies to Combat HIV, AIDS (October 28, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Make the AIDS Vote Count: Ask Your Candidates' Stance on Women and HIV Issues! (October 27, 2010)
From U.S. Positive Women's Network
Why Your Vote Matters for the U.S.'s Fight Against HIV/AIDS: A Blog Entry by Paul A. Kawata (October 25, 2010)
From National Minority AIDS Council
Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars Program Applications Due Friday, December 3, 2010 (October 20, 2010)
In Black AIDS Weekly, from Black AIDS Institute
New York and Chicago Host Post-Vienna and National AIDS Strategy Updates (October 20, 2010)
In Black AIDS Weekly, from Black AIDS Institute
More Microgrants: Reaching Specific Audiences With New Media (October 12, 2010)
From AIDS.gov
National HIV/AIDS Strategy: Working Across Agency Lines (October 12, 2010)
From AIDS.gov
Make the AIDS Vote Count! November 2nd Elections -- 22 Days and Counting ..." (October 11, 2010)
From U.S. Positive Women's Network
HHS Convenes Second Meeting of NHAS Implementation Group (September 28, 2010)
From U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
HHS Meets With Lead Federal Departments About the NHAS (September 22, 2010)
From U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Implementing the National HIV/AIDS Strategy at the Community Level: A Blog Entry by James Albino (September 20, 2010)
From The Body
Kaiser Family Foundation Report Examines U.S. Participation in International Treaties Related to Health (September 17, 2010)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
U.S. Conference on AIDS and the Implementation of the National HIV/AIDS Strategy: A Blog Entry by Howard K. Koh, M.D., M.P.H. (September 15, 2010)
From AIDS.gov
Women's Organizations Release National HIV/AIDS Strategy Implementation Recommendations (September 13, 2010)
From U.S. Positive Women's Network
Monitoring the U.S. National HIV/AIDS Strategy From a Gender Perspective (PDF) (September 2010)
Analysis and recommendations for implementation.
From U.S. Positive Women's Network
White House Releases National HIV/AIDS Strategy (Summer/Fall 2010)
To read PDF, click here.
In Bulletin of Experimental Treatments for AIDS, from San Francisco AIDS Foundation
U.S. Congress Should Make Good on U.S. Commitments to PEPFAR, Global Fund (August 30, 2010)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Strategy Update: Regional Health Administrators and Ryan White Grantee Meeting (August 26, 2010)
From AIDS.gov
HHS Plans National HIV/AIDS Strategy Implementation (August 19, 2010)
From AIDS.gov
CQ Weekly Reports on Advocates' Response to Obama Administration's Domestic, Global HIV/AIDS Efforts (August 9, 2010)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Council on Foreign Relations Examines Politics of HIV Donor Support (August 6, 2010)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
HHS and the National HIV/AIDS Strategy: A Blog Entry From Positive Policy (August 5, 2010)
From The Body
Why I Interrupted President Obama's Speech on the National HIV/AIDS Strategy (August 4, 2010)
In Housing Works AIDS Issues Update, from Housing Works
Housing Works Response and Recommendations Regarding the National HIV/AIDS Strategy (August 2, 2010)
In Housing Works AIDS Issues Update, from Housing Works
Rage, Panic in AIDS Fight (August 2, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Obama Pledges to Up AIDS Fight Despite Tough Times (July 26, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
AIDS 2010 Opinions: U.S. Funding for Global HIV/AIDS Programs; Empowering Women, Girls in Fight Against HIV/AIDS (July 26, 2010)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
At IAC Closing Ceremony, a Sharp Look at U.S. Domestic Policies on HIV/AIDS (July 25, 2010)
In Housing Works AIDS Issues Update, from Housing Works
Obama, Clinton Pledge U.S. Support for AIDS Fight (July 23, 2010)
From Associated Press
The President's Commitment to Fight HIV/AIDS: A Blog Entry From Positive Policy (July 22, 2010)
In The XVIII International AIDS Conference, from The Body
International AIDS Conference Day 5: Dr. Valdiserri Speaks With Regan Hofmann, the Editor-in-Chief of POZ Magazine -- A Blog Entry From Positive Policy (July 22, 2010)
In The XVIII International AIDS Conference, from The Body
Taking the National HIV/AIDS Strategy to Vienna: A Blog Entry From Positive Policy (July 20, 2010)
In The XVIII International AIDS Conference, from The Body
International AIDS Conference Day 2: Dr. Koh Speaks With Dr. Jack Stein on Drug Control Policy -- A Blog Entry From Positive Policy (July 19, 2010)
In The XVIII International AIDS Conference, from The Body
U.S. Announces First National HIV/AIDS Strategy (July 19, 2010)
From The Body
A Discussion on the U.S. National HIV/AIDS Strategy (July 18, 2010)
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From Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
International AIDS Conference Day 1: Dr. Koh Speaks on the National HIV/AIDS Strategy -- A Blog Entry From Positive Policy (July 18, 2010)
In The XVIII International AIDS Conference, from The Body
Illinois: Activists Mixed on AIDS Plan (July 15, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Major Shift in HIV Strategy (July 14, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
National AIDS Strategy Welcomed, But Hardest Part Is Acting to Achieve Goals (July 14, 2010)
From AIDS Alliance for Children, Youth and Families
Word on the Street: U.S. HIV/AIDS Community Reaction to the National HIV/AIDS Strategy
From The Body
Project Inform Praises President Obama's National HIV/AIDS Strategy (July 14, 2010)
Expresses concern over the severe shortage of federal funding for HIV medications as a bridge to national health care reform.
From Project Inform
Obama Administration Releases National HIV/AIDS Strategy; Lambda Legal Issues Statement (July 13, 2010)
"This plan is an important and long overdue first step, but it will only succeed with sufficient funding for treatment and education."
From Lambda Legal
Announcing the National HIV/AIDS Strategy: A Blog Entry From Positive Policy (July 13, 2010)
From The Body
A Letter to President Obama, in Response to Release of National AIDS Strategy (July 13, 2010)
Kawata says, "The blueprint is there ... but now attention must shift to resources."
From National Minority AIDS Council
Housing Works Demands Answers at Press Conference on National AIDS Strategy (July 13, 2010)
In Housing Works AIDS Issues Update, from Housing Works
Housing Works CEO Charles King Interrupts Obama AIDS Speech, Leading to Face-to-Face Exchange (July 13, 2010)
In Housing Works AIDS Issues Update, from Housing Works
U.S. President's Memorandum for the Heads of Executive Agencies and Departments Regarding the Implementation of the National HIV/AIDS Strategy (July 13, 2010)
From Office of National AIDS Policy
National HIV/AIDS Strategy Implementation Plan (July 13, 2010)
From Office of National AIDS Policy
National HIV/AIDS Strategy for the United States: Complete Document (July 13, 2010)
From Office of National AIDS Policy
National HIV/AIDS Strategy for the United States: Executive Summary (July 13, 2010)
From Office of National AIDS Policy
IAPAC Lauds National HIV/AIDS Strategy, Urges Adequate, Unwavering Funding, Accelerated Implementation (July 13, 2010)
Statement by José M. Zuniga, president, International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care.
From International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care
National HIV/AIDS Strategy for the United States (July 13, 2010)
From Black AIDS Institute
Housing Works Says Obama's AIDS Plan is "A Step Backward," Demands More Ambitious Targets (July 13, 2010)
From Housing Works
Statement on the National HIV/AIDS Strategy Black AIDS Institute President and CEO Phill Wilson (July 13, 2010)
From Black AIDS Institute
NMAC Responds to Release of National AIDS Strategy (July 13, 2010)
Kawata says, "The blueprint is there ... but now attention must shift to resources."
From National Minority AIDS Council
HIV Care Providers and Researchers Applaud Release of National HIV/AIDS Strategy (July 13, 2010)
Initiative's success will depend on implementation and necessary resources.
From HIV Medicine Association and Ryan White Medical Providers Coalition
Here Comes the Nat'l HIV/AIDS Strategy! Join the LIVEBLOG to Weigh In! A Blog Entry by Julie Davids (July 12, 2010)
From Community HIV/AIDS Mobilization Project
Gender Auditing the National HIV/AIDS Strategy (June 29, 2010)
From U.S. Positive Women's Network
Find Out How to Prepare for the Release of the U.S. National HIV/AIDS Strategy (June 25, 2010)
From Community HIV/AIDS Mobilization Project
House Acknowledges Housing's Role in HIV/AIDS Prevention and Healthcare (May 25, 2010)
From National AIDS Housing Coalition
Community Ideas for Improving the Response to the Domestic HIV Epidemic (May 2010)
A report on a national dialogue on HIV/AIDS.
From Office of National AIDS Policy
White House Releases Underwhelming AIDS Strategy Report; Says It's "Monitoring" ADAP Crisis (April 11, 2010)
In Housing Works AIDS Issues Update, from Housing Works
ONAP Releases Report of Community Recommendations for the National HIV/AIDS Strategy: A Blog Entry From Positive Policy (April 9, 2010)
From The Body
Open Government Initiative: A Blog Entry From Positive Policy (April 8, 2010)
From The Body
Federal Interagency Members Meet With Public on Next Steps for the National AIDS Strategy: A Blog Entry From Positive Policy (February 24, 2010)
From The Body
Significant Policy Victories in 2009 (February 2010)
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From Project Inform
"Treatment as Prevention" Proposed as Element of the National HIV/AIDS Strategy (February 2010)
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From Project Inform
U.S. HIV/AIDS Travel Ban Lifted (January 4, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
A Personal Perspective on New York City's White House ONAP Meeting (December 23, 2009)
From The Body
White House Says Women Are a Priority in the U.S. National HIV/AIDS Strategy (December 11, 2009)
Women and HIV leaders meet with Administration; focus on human rights, integrating sexual and reproductive health as key component of gender-sensitive National HIV/AIDS Strategy.
From U.S. Positive Women's Network
Speak Out and Help Develop a U.S. HIV/AIDS Strategy (November 24, 2009)
Speak out at a discussion in your area and be part of developing a national HIV/AIDS strategy.
From The Body
AIDS Patients to President: Send More Money South (November 16, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Obama Urged to Sign HIV/AIDS Care Bill (October 23, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
California: Minorities, Housing Must Be Part of AIDS Strategy, White House Told (October 23, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Advocates Hope that Sunday's Town Hall in Hollywood Will Result in More Funding and Greater Diversity (October 16, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Report Highlights HIV/AIDS Security Threats (September 25, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Georgia: Gay Obama Appointee Convenes First Town Hall Meeting on National HIV/AIDS Strategy (August 28, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Federal Agencies Provide Grants to State Organizations to Boost Health Info Tech for HIV/AIDS (August 28, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily U.S. HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
CDC Official Calls for National HIV/AIDS Strategy to "Strengthen" U.S. Response (August 24, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily U.S. HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
U.S. Organizations Speak Out on Women and HIV to Inform Health Policy and National AIDS Strategy (July 22, 2009)
"Health care systems have largely neglected the complex medical, economic and social realities of HIV-positive women," says Gina Brown of NO/AIDS Taskforce.
From Center for Health and Gender Equity
National Strategy to Address HIV/AIDS "Desperately Needed," Editorial Says (July 21, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily U.S. HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
American Medical Association Meeting: U.S. Needs National HIV/AIDS Strategy (July 1, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Ad Campaign In Washington, D.C., Urges President to Make HIV/AIDS a Priority Issue (June 10, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
HHS Awards Annual Ryan White Funds (May 14, 2009)
This year, $1.79 billion is being awarded to programs and clinics that provide treatment and care to HIV-positive people in the U.S. who don't have the health care coverage or resources to afford care on their own.
From U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Many Americans Support Increased Domestic Funding to Address HIV (May 14, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Speak Out Against the Syringe Funding Ban! (May 12, 2009)
From Community HIV/AIDS Mobilization Project
Obama's Budget Increases Government Commitment to Fight HIV Epidemic (May 11, 2009)
GMHC encouraged by enhanced HIV prevention resources, support for a national AIDS strategy.
From Gay Men's Health Crisis
President's Budget Flat Funds Services for Women With HIV (May 11, 2009)
HIV-positive women outraged at lack of funding for women & families.
From U.S. Positive Women's Network
New Web Gateway to Focus on U.S. Global Health Policy (April 28, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
New High-Level Commission Will Examine Strategies for Maximizing Global Health Aid (April 22, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
2009 Federal Policy Agenda (April 2009)
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From Gay Men's Health Crisis
Meet Me at the White House (March 12, 2009)
New head of national AIDS policy sheds light on needle exchange, national AIDS strategy at historic meeting with activists.
In Housing Works AIDS Issues Update, from Housing Works
Obama Names Director for Office of National AIDS Policy (February 27, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
President Obama Selects Health Policy Expert to Head Office of National AIDS Policy (February 26, 2009)
Jeffrey S. Crowley will join Domestic Policy Council as Top Advisor on HIV/AIDS issues.
From White House Press Office
President Obama Announces Jeffrey Crowley, M.P.H. as Director of the Office of National AIDS Policy (ONAP), Increases Funding for HIV Prevention and Treatment for FY10 (February 26, 2009)
From Gay Men's Health Crisis
Latino Commission on AIDS Applauds Obama Appointment of Top Advisor on HIV/AIDS Issues (February 26, 2009)
From Latino Commission on AIDS
Bush "Best President" on Fight Against HIV/AIDS, Opinion Piece Says (July 10, 2008)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Leaders Come Together to Pursue a National AIDS Strategy (May 8, 2008)
From Project Inform
How Much Does the United States Spend on HIV at Home? New Resource Reveals the Numbers (2007)
From statehealthfacts.org
Improving Outcomes: Blueprint for a National AIDS Plan for the U.S. (May 2007)
A political advocacy group funded by billionaire George Soros outlines a series of steps the U.S. needs to take in order to create a comprehensive HIV-fighting strategy.
From Open Society Institute
Bush to NAACP: "We Must Not Avert Our Eyes" From HIV (July 21, 2006)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
United States May Be a Global AIDS Leader, But It's Doing a Bad Job at Home, Report Says (May 23, 2006)
The report accuses the U.S. of failing on its commitments to fight HIV at home at the same time it pushes for fewer HIV infections and better treatment access overseas.
From Open Society Institute
HIV Policy Watch (July/August 2003)
In HIV Policy Watch, from San Francisco AIDS Foundation