A large new study found that people living with HIV are more likely to become severely ill with Covid-19 and more likely to die if hospitalized, compared with others infected with the virus, the New York Times reported.
The data …
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Syracuse U Opens Paid, Full-Remote Research Study for Persons Living with HIV
Syracuse University has opened a paid, fully-remote, research opportunity for the people living with HIV. The ACCEPT Study involves a telephone-based treatment for alcohol use and stress.
The study is a pilot randomized clinical trial of a telephone-based acceptance and …
Video: Addressing health equity in HIV care delivery
In this webinar, Melvin Laureano and Mike Maginn of the Illinois Public Health Association, along with community member Dion McNeal, share how the Illinois HIV Care Connect outreach program links persons living with HIV to essential services — resulting …
Updates to the Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Opportunistic Infections in Adults and Adolescents with HIV
The Panel updated two sections of the Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Opportunistic Infections in Adults and Adolescents with HIV. Highlights from each updated section are summarized below:
- Highlighted the toxicities of alternative antiviral medications
Updates to the Antiretroviral Agents in Adults and Adolescents Living with HIV Guidelines Released
Several sections of the Guidelines for the Use of Antiretroviral Agents in Adults and Adolescents Living with HIV have been updated. Key changes made by the Department of Health and Human Services Panel on Antiretroviral Guidelines for Adults and Adolescents …
July 25 Deadline: Nominations for Illinois Governor’s COVID-19 Hometown Hero Awards
Illinoisans have learned during the pandemic that heroes come in all shapes and sizes. What they have in common is making a difference in the lives of other people during an unprecedented time of change and struggle.
We often think …
Join the #PrEPTeens Summer Think Tank – Applications Due May 24
Let your artistry shine! Join the #PrEPTeens Summer Think Tank!
Over the course of five meetings, you can earn up to $750 to work with public health and LGBTQIA+ advocates to design educational materials about sexual health for Chicago-based teens! …
HIV League Scholarship Applications Due June 1
May 6, 2021 — The 2021 HIV League Micro-Scholarship, the only national scholarships for students living with HIV, is accepting applications until June 1 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
To qualify for a chance at a one-time $1,000 scholarship, you must …
IDPH Creates New PrEP Counseling Guide
The Illinois Department of Public Health’s HIV and STD sections have created a new #PrEP Counseling Guide, “Talking to Clients About PrEP,” to help STD counseling staff discuss PrEP with STD clients. Helping clients understand and access PrEP …
COVID-19 Guidance for Persons Living with HIV Posted on HIV.gov
Guidance posted on the HIV.gov website reviews special considerations regarding COVID-19 for people with HIV and their health care providers in the United States. View the guidance for people living with HIV.
Information and data on COVID-19 are rapidly evolving. …