Maricopa County program works to stop the stigma surrounding HIV
PHOENIX — For those like Christopher Dozier who are ambassadors for the program, the impact of being “Positively You” is undeniable, meaningful and powerful. Dozier hopes to use his HIV diagnosis to educate people in the Valley while also being a light to those suffering in the shadows. He is one of those participating in […]
FACT CHECK: Facebook Post Claims Bill Gates Is Inserting HIV Into Mpox Vaccine
Posts Share on Facebook It has been alleged that Microsoft founder and philanthropist Bill Gates laced the Mpox vaccine with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Verdict: False The claim is false and originated from an article published on August 19 on The People's Voice, a website known for spreading “fake news.” In an email to […]
REPORT: 2,400 Patients Potentially Exposed To HIV And Hepatitis At Oregon Hospitals
About 2,400 patients at two hospitals in Portland, Oregon, are reportedly potentially exposed to HIV and hepatitis. Those affected were patients at Providence and Legacy Health. NBC NewsMedical institutions are reportedly urging patients to get tested “just to be safe.” The outlet reported that the possible infection was caused by the anesthesiologist, who may have […]
Biden Admin Sues Red State Over Law Penalizing Prostitutes For Knowingly Spreading HIV
The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday filed a lawsuit against the state of Tennessee, arguing that a law that punishes prostitutes for spreading the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) constitutes discrimination prohibited by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). filed a lawsuit. of tennessee law Aggravated prostitution, a felony, is when an individual knowingly “engages […]
HHS Announces Phase 1 Winners of Two National HIV and Aging Challenges
Content Source: HIV.gov•release date: June 13, 2023•Read in 3 minutes topic agingAging and HIVDepartment of Health and WelfareDepartment of Health and Human ServicesMHAFMinority HIV/AIDS FundNHASNational HIV AIDS StrategyOashHHS Assistant Secretary of HealthOIDPOffice of Infectious Diseases and HIV/AIDS PolicyHIV-infected Twenty community organizations will each receive $15,000 for innovative community-driven solutions that address the needs of rural […]
