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 …
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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 …
Guías clínicas para el uso de agentes antirretrovirales
Las guías clínicas para el uso de agentes antirretrovirales en adultos y adolescentes con el VIH-1 de AIDSinfo (disponibles solamente en inglés) resumen las secciones “Baseline Evaluation” (Evaluación de base), “Laboratory Testing” (Pruebas de laboratorio), “Considerations for Antiretroviral Use in …
La solicitud conjunta para programas de asistencia al paciente
La solicitud conjunta para programas de asistencia al paciente (Common Patient Assistance Program Application, CPAPA) permite a las personas con VIH y/o a sus proveedores/cuidadores usar un único formulario para solicitar programas de asistencia al paciente (PAP) múltiples.…
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