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Advancing health equity through community-centered care, addressing disparities in access, and policy solutions for underserved populations.
Upholding Our Ethical, Moral, and Bipartisan Commitment to HIV/AIDS
Proposed $767M HIV cuts betray bipartisan legacy; RWHAP and PEPFAR face critical funding threats.
Travis Roppolo
Dec 10, 20235 min read
'Remembering and Committing' to Representation in Advocacy Leadership for World AIDS Day
World AIDS Day 35th anniversary: centering PLWH voices and investing in lived-experience leadership.
Dietz
Dec 3, 20234 min read
Recognizing the Intersection of Transgender Identity and HIV
Transgender communities face elevated HIV risk; stigma and discrimination undermine prevention.
Travis Roppolo
Nov 26, 20237 min read
Navigating the Intersection of HIV and Reproductive Cancers
PLWHA face elevated cancer risks; screening, HPV vaccination, and coordinated care are critical.
Travis Roppolo
Nov 19, 20236 min read
The Congenital Syphilis Crisis
Congenital syphilis cases tripled since 2017; integrated response including testing and education needed.
Travis Roppolo
Nov 12, 20235 min read
Beyond the Test: Ensuring Linkage to Care After HIV Self-Testing
HIV self-tests increase diagnosis but lack linkage to care; community support systems needed.
Travis Roppolo
Nov 4, 20235 min read
Payer-Denied PrEP Fails Black Women and Marginalized Communities
Payer denial of PrEP disproportionately fails Black women and marginalized communities.
Travis Roppolo
Oct 29, 20237 min read
Considerations for Hepatitis C Vaccine in HIV-HCV Co-Infected Populations
HCV vaccine development requires addressing immune variability, access barriers, and community trust.
Travis Roppolo
Oct 22, 20236 min read
Alcohol Use Does Not Harm DAA Efficacy, Yet Payer Barriers Persist
Research proves alcohol doesn't reduce DAA efficacy for HCV, yet payers continue restricting treatment.
Travis Roppolo
Oct 8, 20233 min read
Unveiling Disparities: OIG Report on HIV Care in Medicaid
OIG report: 27% of Medicaid HIV enrollees lack evidence of critical services; state disparities exposed.
Travis Roppolo
Oct 1, 20234 min read
Underprepared: Opioid Settlement Dollars are Coming
Opioid settlement funds risk misallocation; MAT gaps for minors and drug court issues identified.
Travis Roppolo
Sep 10, 20236 min read
CDC Publishes New Medical Monitoring Data
CDC data shows declining health ratings, increased mental health needs, and housing insecurity among PLWH.
Jen Laws
Sep 3, 20235 min read
Feds: "Harm Reduction Framework"
SAMHSA releases Harm Reduction Framework for federal substance use programming and community approaches.
Jen Laws
Jul 30, 20233 min read
New CDC Report; More than a Decade After a Cure, HepC Persists
CDC report: HCV persists despite decade-old cure due to payer barriers and screening failures.
Jen Laws
Jul 16, 20233 min read
Opioid Settlements in America
Opioid settlement funds allocation overview: oversight and community impact considerations.
Marcus J. Hopkins
Jul 2, 20234 min read
When Anti-Equality Means Anti-HIV
Iowa's elimination of HIV/AIDS education threatens youth prevention and LGBTQ health outcomes.
Riley Johnson
Jun 25, 20234 min read
Jen's Half Cents: Digging Deep on Leadership Equity in HIV
HIV organizations face generational leadership transitions; racial equity in leadership roles needed.
Jen Laws
Jun 4, 20233 min read
An Expression of Support for Basic Human Decency
CANN and ADAP issue Florida travel advisory due to discriminatory LGBTQ legislation.
Jen Laws
May 28, 20235 min read
Lived Values: Trans Employment Survey of National HIV Advocacy Organizations
CANN survey assesses HIV advocacy organizations' capacity to hire and support transgender staff.
Dietz
May 21, 20235 min read
MPOX Resurgence Points to Potential Trouble Ahead
New MPOX clusters signal resurgence; insufficient vaccine coverage in marginalized communities.
Marcus J. Hopkins
May 14, 20234 min read
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