Archives for 2023

Newborn syphilis cases spike in U.S. amid gaps in maternal screening, treatment

From the University of Minnesota… Syphilis infections passed from mothers to their newborns are at a 30-year high and have risen tenfold since 2012, and a fresh data analysis from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggests that lack of timely testing and adequate treatment are the two biggest drivers and played a […]

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Expanding PrEP Coverage in the United States to Achieve EHE Goals

From HIV.gov… These data provide additional evidence that HIV prevention efforts in the U.S. are moving in the right direction. Earlier this year, CDC published data that showed accelerated progress in reducing new HIV infections over the past five years, likely due to expanded testing, treatment, and PrEP. This progress is promising, and efforts must be further […]

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Oct
26

SPBP Advisory Council meeting information and documents

The Special Pharmaceutical Benefits Program Advisory Council is meeting Thursday, October 26 at the Penn Harris Hotel in Camp Hill, PA. Agenda and supporting documents may be viewed here.

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U.S. health officials endorse common antibiotic as ‘morning-after pill’ to combat sexually transmitted infections

From PBS.org… U.S. health officials plan to endorse a common antibiotic as a morning-after pill that gay and bisexual men can use to try to avoid some increasingly common sexually transmitted diseases. The proposed CDC guideline was released Monday, and officials will move to finalize it after a 45-day public comment period. With STD rates […]

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Sep
08

Pennsylvania’s Integrated HIV Prevention and Care Plan 2022-2026!

The HIV Planning Group’s (HPG) efforts during the past five-year planning cycle have made this planpossible through both their dedication to the planning process and their work improving the HIVContinuum throughout the commonwealth. View the Pa IHPCP document here.

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Watch Highlights from USCHA 2023 Opening Day

From HIV.gov… The 2023 US Conference on HIV/AIDS opened in Washington, DC, on Wednesday, Sept. 6 with thousands of participants from all segments of the HIV community. HIV.gov’s conference coverage began with a conversation about the upcoming programming and this year’s theme: “A Love Letter to Black Women.”   Organized by NMAC, USCHA features institutes, workshops, and posters […]

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Latest CDC Surveillance Report shows HIV dropped 17% in the U.S.

From the CDC: A new CDC report shows HIV has declined stedily from 2017 to 2021 in the U.S. Men still account for the majority of cases (81%) and male-to-male sexual contact is still the most previlent means of transmitting the virus. Find out more on the CDC’s website. To find local HIV testing, you […]

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New Data Shows Path To Ending AIDS, But More Leadership Is Needed

From Forbes Magazine… As the International AIDS Conference gets underway in Brisbane, Australia next week, new data published by UNAIDS offers a glimpse at the current state of the decades-long battle against the epidemic. The organization’s “Path that Ends AIDS” report is filled with both glimmers of hope and coal mine canaries. Here are some […]

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June 27th is National HIV Testing Day

From CDC.gov… National HIV Testing Day (NHTD) is observed each year on June 27 to highlight the importance of HIV testing. This year, we’re going beyond the test to emphasize the steps everyone can take once they know their HIV status. The NHTD theme for 2023 is “Take the Test & Take the Next Step.” This theme emphasizes that knowing […]

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HIV and Your Skin

From Poz.com… Your skin is your body’s largest organ and a critical first line of defense for the immune system. When that defense is broken—from cuts and sores—your body is vulnerable to infections. Skin, hair and nail problems can be a sign that you have a health concern in another part of your body. Studies […]

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