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HIV/AIDS clinic awarded $1.4 million grantThe McGregor Clinic, a nonprofit healthcare clinic dedicated to the treatment of people living with HIV and AIDS, has been awarded a grant of more than $1.4 million by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The grant, awarded through the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, will provide the Fort Myers clinic with $292,500 in funds each year for the next five years. Read More... |
California HIV/AIDS Advocates To Appear At Hearing On Proposed Budget Cuts
Medical News TodayOn Friday, HIV/AIDS advocates in California will appear at the state Legislature's Budget Conference Committee hearing to urge lawmakers to block proposed health-related budget cuts, the Bay Area Reporter reports. According to the Reporter, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's (R) latest budget proposal includes cutting $67.8 million from state HIV programs and an additional $12.
Marijuana Rivals Mainstream Drugs For Alleviating HIV/AIDS Symptoms
Science DailyThose in the United States living with HIV/AIDS are more likely to use marijuana than those in Kenya, South Africa or Puerto Rica to alleviate their symptoms, according to a new study.
Free HIV testing to be offered locally
North Port SunMember agencies of the HIV/AIDS Network of Sarasota County will offer free HIV testing to the public at South County locations through June 30 as part of the 15th annual National HIV Testing Day observance.
HIV/AIDS ServicesFor Timorese Inmates
Scoop.co.nzIt seeks to take a holistic approach to assisting the prisoners, and to help ensure a way for them to move forward when they leave the prison. Timor-Leste has a relatively low incidence of HIV/AIDS, and a national plan to maintain that record, the mission stated.
British help in fight against HIV/AIDS
Vi?t Nam NewsHA NOI — The British Government’s Department for International Development has set up a US$30 million fund to help the Vietnamese Government fight the spread of HIV/AIDS up to 2012.
Marijuana Rivals Mainstream Drugs For HIV/AIDS Symptoms
redOrbitThose in the United States living with HIV/AIDS are more likely to use marijuana than those in Kenya, South Africa or Puerto Rica to alleviate their symptoms, according to a new study published in Clinical Nursing Research, published by SAGE.
U.S. doubles annual Malawi HIV/AIDS support to $45 million
News-Medical-NetThe U.S. government recently announced a commitment to double its support for Malawi's efforts to fight HIV/AIDS to $45 million annually, Xinhua reports (Xinhua, 6/2).
HIV/AIDS Awareness Campaign In Western North Carolina Addresses Stigma
Medical News TodayThe Western North Carolina AIDS Project recently launched a media campaign that seeks to raise awareness about the stigma associated with HIV/AIDS and its effect on those living with the virus, as well as the community, the Asheville Citizen-Times reports.
Thai HIV/AIDS advocates urge increased treatment access for IDUs
News-Medical-NetThe Thai AIDS Treatment Action Group recently called on the country to launch a comprehensive harm reduction program for injection drug users in an effort to help curb the spread of HIV, Thailand's The Nation reports.
Cambodian health officials expand HIV/AIDS prevention education to primary schools
News-Medical-NetThe Cambodian Ministry of Health has begun training primary education teachers in 12 provinces on HIV/AIDS prevention education, the Phnom Penh Post reports.