Springfield, Illinois – Sept. 13, 2022 – In advance of National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day on Sept. 18, Illinois HIV Care Connect today introduces its HIV and Aging Campaign. Persons aged 50 and older comprise nearly half of …
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Monkeypox Vaccination Opportunities Available in Chicago
MPV VACCINATIONS
AVAILABLE 6 DAYS A WEEK
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY!Lakeview STI Clinic – 2849 N Clark
Austin STI Clinic – 4909 W Division St
Roseland STI Clinic – 200 E 115th St
Register at: getvaxchi.chicago.gov
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Should You Receive the Monkeypox Vaccine?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend vaccination for people who have been exposed to monkeypox and people who may be more likely to get monkeypox.
People more likely to get monkeypox include:
– People who have been
lllinois Governor Issues Monkeypox Virus Public Health Emergency Declaration to Coordinate Statewide Response
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World’s First HIV-Positive to HIV-Positive Heart Transplant Performed at Montefiore Health System
- Transformative Surgery Occurs Almost a Decade After the Passage of the HIV Organ Policy Equity Act
NEW YORK (July 26, 2022) – The world’s first HIV-positive to HIV-positive heart transplant has been successfully performed at Montefiore Health System in the
Otago Adds July-September Zoom Exercise Classes for Persons Living with HIV
Looking to get stronger and more fit? Join Otago: a FREE exercise class on Zoom.
Classes will be held at the following times and dates:
- 11:00-11:30 am CT on Tuesdays (July 19 – September 6)
- 3:00-3:30 pm CT on Fridays
Governor Pritzker Appoints Health Policy Expert Dr. Sameer Vohra to Lead Illinois Department of Public Health
Dr. Vohra, a pediatrician dedicated to improving health outcomes in Central and Southern Illinois, named as permanent replacement for Dr. Ngozi Ezike
SPRINGFIELD — Governor JB Pritzker has appointed Dr. Sameer Vohra, a distinguished pediatrician and healthcare policy expert, to …
Illinois Lottery Launches Annual Instant Ticket for HIV Prevention, Education and Treatment
The Illinois Lottery is launching its annual HIV/AIDS “Winner Winner Chicken Dinner” Instant Ticket. Funds raised by the Winner Winner Chicken Dinner Instant Ticket are distributed by the Illinois Department of Public Health to Illinois organizations like ours that work …
Improve Physical Strength, Balance, and Flexibility with Exercises Geared for Persons Living with HIV Aged 50+
Free, virtual exercise classes for persons living with HIV and aged 50+ can help improve your strength, balance and overall fitness. Sign up for evidence-based exercise programs offered through CJE SeniorLife’s Research Institute through two grants provided by the Administration …
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