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 …
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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 …
Observance of World AIDS Day 2015
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 …
HIV-Positive and Illinois Resident? Take Our HIV and Mental Health Quiz
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 …