All posts tagged "hiv/aids"
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California Assembly votes to repeal HIV criminalization laws
The California Assembly has approved a bill to reduce the penalty for knowingly exposing a person to HIV from a felony to a misdemeanor, The...
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HIV organizations in areas hit by hurricanes to receive $1 million
Local organizations that treat people with HIV encouraged to apply for grants
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Study: PrEP safe for use by teenage gay and bisexual boys
A new study finds that pre-exposure prophylaxis, in the form of a single pill, taken regularly, can protect against HIV infection in adolescent males who...
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Study finds having undetectable HIV levels “effectively prevents” transmission among gay couples
Opposites Attract study found no HIV transmission between over 350 serodiscordant couples
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Health care bill protesters arrested during sit-ins at Republican Senate offices
At least 20 health care activists with pre-existing conditions were arrested during sit-ins at Republican senators’ offices on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, with the numbers...
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Finding Prince Charming star says “HIV is not something to be afraid of”
More than 50 medicines are currently being developed to treat HIV
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Trump criticized over HIV strategy on National HIV Testing Day
Following his release of a statement recognizing June 27 as National HIV Testing Day, President Trump has come under fire from critics who point to...
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Report shows 9th consecutive year of decrease in new DC HIV infections
Annual report on infectious diseases shows there's still a high incidence of HIV in Wards 2, 5, 7 and 8
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Food & Friends receives $2 million gift from the Bresler family
Food & Friends, the nonprofit organization that provides prepared meals and nutrition counseling to individuals suffering from life-threatening illnesses, has accepted a multi-year $2 million...
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Don Blanchon of Whitman-Walker remembers Jim Graham
The current Whitman-Walker ED recalls the impact of a legendary predecessor
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Jim Graham dies at age 71
Former D.C. Councilmember and executive director of Whitman-Walker Clinic passed away on Sunday, June 11
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Brother, Help Thyself opens grant application process on June 15
Final applications for BHT grant money must be submitted by June 30
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Equality March for Unity and Pride to hold post-march rally
Organizers of the Equality March for Unity and Pride have announced they will hold a rally on the National Mall following the march on Sunday, June...
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More than 40 culinary experts to take part in Chef’s Best Dinner in June
“Chef’s Best is an event which has evolved over decades,” says Craig Shniderman, the executive director of Food & Friends, which organizes the annual fundraising...
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Cheers to Charity
A Dacha Beer Garden happy hour raises funds for vulnerable LGBTQ people
