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“It’s a Sin” Is a Hit. Is It Also Stigmatizing?
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President Biden signs an executive order to expand the Affordable Care Act.
Millions Can Enroll in Obamacare Again. Here’s why.

COVID-19 Relief Package Includes Expansion of Health Care Coverage

Democrats propose expanding federal subsidies to help people buy private health insurance plans as well as Medicaid in 12 remaining states.

Why a Man With AIDS Was Denied a COVID-19 Vaccine in Philadelphia

But people living with HIV/AIDS can get a COVID-19 vaccine in the rest of Pennsylvania.
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$5M Grant Launches a Faith Center to Tackle HIV in the South [VIDEO]

With Gilead’s COMPASS Initiative funding, Wake Forest University School of Divinity inaugurates a faith coordinating center to fight HIV.

New Study Highlights Lack of Diversity and Inclusion in Vaccine Clinical Trials

Certain racial/ethnic groups and older people aren’t being adequately represented and trial reporting guidelines aren’t being followed.
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Join Celebs for the First HIV Stigma and Faith Summit [VIDEO]

GLAAD’s free virtual summit runs from February 24 to 26. Here’s how to join discussions on faith and HIV stigma in the South.
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Meet the HIV Activist Who’ll Lead MPact, a Global Gay Men’s Health Group

Andrew Spieldenner, PhD, is the new executive director of MPact Global Action for Gay Men’s Health and Rights.

The Nation’s “Most Concerning” HIV Outbreak Among Injection Drug Users

The spike in HIV cases in West Virginia’s Kanawha County has sparked debates about syringe programs and hepatitis C.
Iris House’s “Simply Glow’d” campaign promotes HIV, STI and hepatitis C testing among youth and young adults.

#BeGlowdAF: Young People Encourage Peers to Get Tested for HIV and Hepatitis C

A new Iris House campaign promotes HIV, hep C and STI testing and emphasizes the importance of mental health among young people.

Hepatitis C Can Be Cured With Minimal Monitoring

Despite limited testing and clinical visits, 95% of the study population was able to achieve a sustained virological response.

Meth Overdose Deaths Rise Rapidly Across All Racial, Ethnic Groups

But American Indians and Alaska Natives saw the sharpest increase in deaths involving methamphetamines. Here’s a possible solution.

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The Haven, an HIV Center for LGBTQ People of Color, Opens in Memphis

The Haven empowers Black and Latino LGBTQ people by offering HIV and hepatitis C testing, PrEP and more.
GMHC teams with DoorDash to deliver meals and jobs.

GMHC and DoorDash Unite to Provide Food and Jobs to New Yorkers With HIV

The DoorDash initiative delivers meals to the homes of GMHC’s HIV-positive clients. It also offers employment opportunities.

FDA Announces Advisory Committee Meeting to Discuss Janssen’s COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate

The public can watch the proceedings on the FDA website and the agency’s YouTube, Facebook and Twitter channels.

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day 2021

In 2019, Black Americans represented 13% of the U.S. population but 43% of new HIV cases. Get informed for Sunday’s #NBHAAD.
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