AIDS
City Doing Better Than Most on Treating HIV
Gerard Flynn |
But it still faces a challenge keeping people on drug regimens that can prevent serious illness and reduce the risk of transmission, experts say.
But it still faces a challenge keeping people on drug regimens that can prevent serious illness and reduce the risk of transmission, experts say.
Advocates will be listening closely to the governor’s budget address to see if the administration responds to their push for a comprehensive effort to effectively end new infections.
Brooklyn leads the city in new cases of HIV, but changes in funding mean local prevention and treatment programs face obstacles in getting their message out.
Some have criticized the words that teens use to discuss sex in a new series of public service announcements. This author argues the only way to reach at-risk youth is to speak their language.
Prosecutors and legislators report an increase in illegal sales of HIV medication by people looking to feed their families or support drug habits. Will tougher criminal penalties slow the market?
Advocates say a Bloomberg administration reduction of brokers’ fees paid under an HIV/AIDS housing program has made life harder for HIV-positive clients.
Tanya Fields is a college graduate starting her own business. She’s also a welfare recipient trying to keep benefits in place until she can support herself. Can she do it all?
Advocates are speaking out against proposed cuts to programs that feed and house people living with HIV/AIDS.
Advocates, hoping Gov. Cuomo will back a cap on rent for people in AIDS housing, say research shows that shelter saves lives and reduces government expenditures.