All posts tagged "HIV prevention"
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Whitman-Walker’s Walk to End HIV is December 7
Organizers are hoping to raise at least $550,000 to benefit Whitman-Walker's HIV testing, treatment, and prevention services.
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Injectable PrEP Better Than Daily Pills, Study Finds
A recent study has found that lenacapavir, an injectable medication administered twice a year, is more effective at preventing HIV among gay, bisexual, and transgender...
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Whitman-Walker’s ‘Walk to End HIV’ Moved to December 2
Proceeds from annual fundraiser directly benefit Whitman-Walker Health's HIV testing, outreach, and treatment programs.
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New HIV Infections Drops Due to Increased PrEP Use
The number of new HIV infections has dropped from five years ago, with experts pointing to increased PrEP use as the primary reason.
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Whitman-Walker Health Declares “Walk to End HIV” a Success
Whitman-Walker Health, the federally-qualified health center that specializes in HIV-related and LGBTQ-competent care, has declared its “Walk to End HIV” a success after exceeding its...
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Judge Rules Employers Don’t Have to Cover Cost of PrEP
Texas judge claims requiring employers to provide insurance coverage for HIV prevention drugs violates their religious beliefs.
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6 in 10 Americans wrongly believe HIV can be spread through casual contact
Almost 9 in 10 Americans say there is stigma around HIV, but also say improvements in HIV treatment have been made
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Even a pandemic won’t shut down Us Helping Us
Local organization is distributing "senior care kits" and food packages to vulnerable LGBTQ community members
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Destination Tomorrow grants $350,000 to 16 trans-led organizations to fight HIV
Grants were made possible through Gilead Sciences' TRANScend Community Impact Fund
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Gilead Sciences gives $4.5 million to support transgender-led health initiatives
Grants given to 15 transgender-led organizations to try and improve trans health outcomes
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Attacks on LGBTQ Ugandans increase after government flirts with passing revived “Kill the Gays” bill
Human rights activists say that attacks on LGBTQ Ugandans have increased ever since elected leaders began churning up support for a revival of an anti-gay...
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Impulse Group DC offers an entertaining twist on sexual health education
Nonprofit uses an "entertainment-based" approach to educate on HIV and AIDS, mental health, and substance use
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Maryland lawmakers pass bill allowing minors to receive PrEP without parental consent
Maryland lawmakers have approved a bill allowing minors to receive pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, without obtaining parental consent as a way to prevent the spread...
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AIDS Healthcare Foundation wants to break the stigma of HIV
AHF's wellness centers are at the forefront of a fight to destigmatize HIV and offer treatment and healthcare to those in need
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Elton John blames “bigotry and hatred” against LGBTQ people for hampering HIV/AIDS research
Elton John made the comments at the International AIDS conference in Amsterdam
