Amanda Vinicky from Illinois Public Radio interviewed Illinois HIV Care Connect’s Michael Maginn and the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine’s Don Hunt about the importance of staying in HIV care, or retention in care. They discussed the new #StayinCare …
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Take the HIV #StayinCare Quiz — Get in care, stay in care, live well
Illinois HIV Care Connect has introduced the HIV #StayinCare Quiz to raise awareness of the topic of staying in care, also known as “retention in care.” By taking this seven-minute quiz, you will help us measure the offhand awareness and …
Illinois Convenes Group to Develop a Plan to Get to Zero HIV Infections
Illinois Group to Devise Plan to Achieve Zero HIV Infections
On July 26, 2016, a small group of people living with HIV met with advocates, service providers and government officials at the AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC) to begin planning …
Gay, Bisexual, MSM Men: Get Vaccinated Against Meningitis
Two New Cases of Meningococcal Meningitis Confirmed
In February and March 2016, two new cases of meningococcal meningitis have been identified, both caused by the same serogroup as seen in the outbreak that began in 2015. Seven cases of Neisseria …
State of Illinois Issues Proclamation Recognizing National Minority Health Month, April 2016
A proclamation recognizing April 2016 as National Minority Health Month in Illinois was signed by Governor Bruce Rauner and Secretary of State Jesse White on March 22, 2016. HIV/AIDS is mentioned as a preventable health condition having a significant impact …
Illinois ADAP Adds Five Hepatitis C Medications to Formulary
Recent advancements in Hepatitis C treatment regimens have enhanced the ability of health care providers to decrease the spread of Hepatitis C Viral (HCV) infection and prevent chronic liver disease. These developments are especially significant among those dually infected with …
PrEP4Illinois.com launched by the Illinois Ryan White Part B Program
The Illinois Ryan White Part B Program announced the launch of www.prep4illinois.com. This website provides valuable information about pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), with links to the PrEP4Love Campaign sponsored by the AIDS Foundation of Chicago and additional resources from the …
HIV-Positive Illinois Residents Encouraged to Learn About HIV and Mental Health, Then Take Quiz
llinois HIV Care Connect publishes new, educational website content reinforcing the importance of good mental health among people living with HIV
Springfield, Ill. – Jan. 7, 2016 – To reinforce the importance of good mental health among people living with …
Illinois Quality of Life Fund grant award applications due Jan. 15, 2016
The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking to fund 8 organizations to provide HIV prevention, HIV treatment engagement, or adherence services in FY 2017. Funding available for FY 2017 for the Illinois Quality of Life Fund is expected to …