CDPH campaign includes $18 million investment in local agencies and new social media effort to encourage individuals living with HIV to seek vital care
The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) has launched HIV Treatment Works – a …
Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner today proposed a $31.5 billion budget for the state’s next fiscal year that contains draconian cuts to the Illinois Department of Public Health and HIV services. The state’s last fiscal year saw $26 million …
Feb. 3, 2015 – Since August 2014, there has been an increase in gay and bisexual men diagnosed with Shigellosis – many ofwhom are HIV positive. In several cases the individuals had to be hospitalized. This fact sheet …
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois HIV Care Connect announced today the launch of an upgraded website (www.hivcareconnect.com) featuring information about the importance of achieving viral suppression for people living with HIV.
Achieving viral suppression is a goal …
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) enables people living with HIV to obtain health insurance at GetCoveredIllinois.gov. Insurance plans may no longer deny coverage to people living with HIV or with any other pre-existing condition.
The ACA also …
An important message pertaining to the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP Medication Assistance) and the Continuation of Health Insurance Coverage Program (CHIC Premium Assistance).
If you are currently enrolled or are interested in enrolling in ADAP Medication Assistance …
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The Guidelines for the Use of Antiretroviral Agents in HIV-1-Infected Adults and Adolescents from AIDSinfo summarize Baseline Evaluation, Laboratory Testing, Considerations for Antiretroviral Use in Patients with Coinfections, Limitations to Treatment Safety and Efficacy, and Drug Interactions. The …
The Common Patient Assistance Program Application (CPAPA) allows individuals living with HIV and/or their providers/caregivers to use one application to apply for multiple patient assistance programs (PAPs).…
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