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IDPH Develops HIV Prevention and Care Plan for 2017-2021

The first Integrated Plan for HIV Prevention and Care in Illinois: 2017-2021 is now online! The Plan was developed with much community participation and input and defines strategies and activities on the state’s roadmap to address HIV prevention, care, and …

September 21, 2016 |

#StayinCare Quiz Featured on Illinois Public Radio

Amanda Vinicky from Illinois Public Radio interviewed Illinois HIV Care Connect’s Michael Maginn and the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine’s Don Hunt about the importance of staying in HIV care, or retention in care. They discussed the new #StayinCare …

September 6, 2016 |

Take the HIV #StayinCare Quiz — Get in care, stay in care, live well

Illinois HIV Care Connect has introduced the HIV #StayinCare Quiz to raise awareness of the topic of staying in care, also known as “retention in care.” By taking this seven-minute quiz, you will help us measure the offhand awareness and …

August 17, 2016 |

Illinois Convenes Group to Develop a Plan to Get to Zero HIV Infections

Illinois Group to Devise Plan to Achieve Zero HIV Infections

On July 26, 2016, a small group of people living with HIV met with advocates, service providers and government officials at the AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC) to begin planning …

August 17, 2016 |

Gay, Bisexual, MSM Men: Get Vaccinated Against Meningitis

Two New Cases of Meningococcal Meningitis Confirmed

In February and March 2016, two new cases of meningococcal meningitis have been identified, both caused by the same serogroup as seen in the outbreak that began in 2015. Seven cases of Neisseria …

May 26, 2016 |

State of Illinois Issues Proclamation Recognizing National Minority Health Month, April 2016

A proclamation recognizing April 2016 as National Minority Health Month in Illinois was signed by Governor Bruce Rauner and Secretary of State Jesse White on March 22, 2016. HIV/AIDS is mentioned as a preventable health condition having a significant impact …

March 29, 2016 |

Illinois ADAP Adds Five Hepatitis C Medications to Formulary

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 …

February 15, 2016 |

Windy City Times Writes About HIV and Mental Health Quiz

Gretchen Rachel Hammond of the Windy City Times authored an article about Illinois HIV Care Connect’s HIV and Mental Health content and quiz. The article highlights the connection between good mental health and achieving viral suppression.

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February 10, 2016 |

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 …

February 3, 2016 |