| The Panel on Opportunistic Infections in Adults and Adolescents (the Panel) updated the Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Opportunistic Infections in Adults and Adolescents with HIV. Highlights from the updated sections are summarized below: |
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Pritzker Administration Announces Highly Effective, New HIV Treatment to be Available in Illinois in 2023
CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced today on World AIDS Day that a new, long-acting HIV treatment called Cabenuva will become available to thousands of people in Illinois starting in January 2023. …
Illinois HIV Care Connect Presents Personal Stories of Healthy Aging with HIV
Springfield, Illinois – Nov. 29, 2022 – In advance of World AIDS Day on Dec. 1, Illinois HIV Care Connect has developed a series of personal stories about HIV survivors aged 50+ who attest to leading healthy and fulfilling lives …
IDPH Ryan White Program Helps Cover Monkeypox Vaccine Costs
The Illinois Department of Public Health’s Ryan White Part B Care Program provides assistance in covering the administrative costs associated with Monkeypox (MPV) vaccines. To learn about the program and how to receive TPOXX treatment visit here: https://dph.illinois.gov/monkeypox/vaccine/ryan-white-part-b.html
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IDPH Adds Monkeypox Resources to Website
The Illinois Department of Public Health has added a monkeypox (MPV) page to its website. The page includes information about case counts, as well as links to information about testing, the vaccine, and treatment. The website has answers to frequently …
Illinois HIV Care Connect Introduces HIV and Aging Campaign
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 …
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