The community is invited to a World AIDS Day Awareness Event on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at the Carbondale Town Pavilion from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. to increase awareness and education. 2015 marks the 27th anniversary of World …
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Illinois HIV Care Connect reinforcing the importance of good mental health among people living with HIV
Springfield, Ill. – Nov. 10, 2015 – Good mental health is important to all, and particularly to people living with HIV. For this reason, …
Important Information Regarding Ocular Syphilis in Men Who Have Sex with Men
Since January 2015, four cases of ocular syphilis have been reported to the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH). Three of these cases were diagnosed in men who have sex with men (MSM), and three of the four cases were …
For Ryan White Part A and MAI Delegate Agencies: meningitis outbreak and response
Since May 2015, six confirmed cases of invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) have occurred among men who have sex with men in the Chicago metropolitan area, one of them fatal. IMD is a rapidly progressive disease which may result in death …
For providers and pharmacies: CDPH alert: Invasive meningococcal disease in men who have sex with men
Date: June 3, 2015
To: HIV primary care providers, pharmacies co-located with HIV clinics, Centers of Excellence pharmacies
From: Stephanie Black, MD, MSc, Medical Director, Communicable Diseases Program and Sarah Kemble, MD, Medical Director, Communicable Diseases Program
CDPH Alert: Invasive …
Chicago Department of Public Health urges sexually active gay men to get vaccinated for invasive meningococcal disease
Small Outbreak of Serious Disease Identified
The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) urges sexually active men who have sex with men (MSM) living with HIV, as well as MSM who have anonymous sex partners or use ‘hook up’ apps …
City of Chicago Announces ‘HIV Treatment Works’ Campaign
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 new effort …
Advocates oppose 25% cut to HIV funding in 2015 Illinois budget
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 appropriated for …
Health Alert: Shigellosis Among Men Who Have Sex With Men: Chicago Department of Public Health Fact Sheet
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 explains some …
Illinois HIV Care Connect Launches Upgraded Website with Viral Suppression Educational Campaign and Survey
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 for individuals …