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Addressing the Intersection of HIV and Methamphetamine Use
Conference examines HIV and methamphetamine use intersection among MSM and transgender communities.

Jen Laws
Jun 12, 20223 min read


2020 HIV Surveillance Proves Earlier COVID-19 Concerns
2020 CDC HIV surveillance reveals COVID-19's impact on HIV prevention and testing with decreased diagnoses and increased deaths.

Jen Laws
Jun 5, 20224 min read
Misinformation: An Ever-Growing Public Health Threat
Health misinformation undermines vaccine confidence, perpetuates stigma, and drives poor policy decisions.

Jen Laws
May 29, 20224 min read
Community Roundtable Defines the Shape of Public Health Advocacy Amid COVID-19
CANN roundtable examines COVID-19 impacts on public health advocacy, Medicaid expansion, and HIV programs.

Jen Laws
May 22, 20224 min read
A Call to Action: HIV Advocacy Must Affirm the Human Rights of Transgender People
CANN campaign promotes transgender leadership in HIV advocacy, affirming gender-affirming care as lifesaving.

Jen Laws
Mar 20, 20223 min read
Jen's Half Cents: Supporting Patients by Supporting Families and Survivors of Intimate Partner Abuse
Family support predicts treatment success; policy must address intimate partner violence and health outcomes.

Jen Laws
Feb 20, 20225 min read
How One FQHC is Advancing Health Communication
Access Health Louisiana uses animated series and radio to educate communities on HIV, HCV, and public health.

Jen Laws
Jan 30, 20222 min read
2022: New Beginnings, New Changes
CANN announces 2022 organizational changes including rebranding and launching the 340B Action Center.
Community Access National Network
Jan 2, 20223 min read
2021: A Year in Reflection
CANN reflects on 2021 advocacy spanning 340B drug pricing, HIV, hepatitis C, and substance use disorder policy.

Jen Laws
Dec 12, 20213 min read
Jen's Half Cents: Stepping into the Shadow of a Giant
New CANN leadership reflects on mentorship and maintaining advocacy legacy following Bill Arnold's passing.

Jen Laws
Nov 28, 20214 min read


HIV & Covid-19: A Story of Concurrent Pandemics
Global Fund report shows COVID-19 reduced HIV/HCV program efficacy while South Africa tripled ART coverage.

Jen Laws
Oct 3, 20213 min read


Veterans Linkage to Care: Perspectives on HIV, Viral Hepatitis, Opioids & Mental Health
31,000 Veterans with HIV face unique barriers including comorbidities and HCV rates 3x the general population.

Jonathan J. Pena, MSW, LCSWA
Sep 19, 202113 min read
A Different Booster: HBV Vaccines among PLWHA
Analysis of hepatitis B vaccine efficacy and revaccination protocols for people living with HIV.

Jen Laws
Sep 5, 20213 min read


Amid HIV Outbreaks, Covid-19 Fractures Existing Public Health Efforts
COVID-19 strains public health efforts addressing HIV outbreaks, diverting resources from the domestic epidemic.

Jen Laws
Aug 29, 20213 min read
Post-PHE: Continuity in Care for Vulnerable Populations is Critical
Post-PHE planning for Medicaid redetermination: extended timelines and navigator support for safety net care.

Jen Laws
Aug 22, 20214 min read
Degrees of Separation: Social & Spatial Networks of HIV & HCV
Study explores social-spatial networks and HIV/HCV diagnosis rates among homeless and injection drug users.

Jen Laws
Aug 15, 20213 min read
Jen's Half Cents: The Trauma of Advocacy
Explores the personal toll of patient advocacy, examining burnout and the need to support advocates.

Jen Laws
Aug 1, 20214 min read
Community Roundtable Emphasizes Impacts of Covid-19
CANN roundtable discusses pandemic's impacts on HIV, HCV, STI, and SUD programs and funding weaknesses.

Jen Laws
Jul 11, 20214 min read
Rising Morbidity: Viral Hepatitis Co-Infection with HIV and Age All Associated with Increased Rates of Liver Cancer
Study of 109,283 patients links HIV status and viral hepatitis coinfection to significantly increased liver cancer rates.

Jen Laws
Jun 13, 20213 min read
Jen's Half Cents: Fixing the Broken Patient Advocacy Pipeline
Broken advocacy pipeline lacks investment in leadership development, compensation, and mentorship.

Jen Laws
May 23, 20215 min read
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