In recognition of World AIDS Day, NYC Health + Hospitals today announced that the health system’s efforts to keep New Yorkers with HIV/AIDS healthy throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.Continue reading
Senator Hoylman Calls For Universal PrEP And PEP Access On World Aids Day
On World AIDS Day, State Senator Brad Hoylman called for providing all New Yorkers with access to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) medications to prevent HIV infection. Continue reading
The Simply Fabulous Sheryl Lee Ralph’s 29th DIVAS! Simply Singing On World AIDS Day Fundraiser
DIVAS Simply Singing!, the longest consecutive running musical AIDS benefit in the United States, hosts its 29th annual fundraiser for The D.I.V.A. Foundation.Continue reading
Harlem Congressman Adriano Espaillat Marks World AIDS Day 2018
Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat issued the following statement to recognize December 1st as World AIDS Day and to address the global HIV/AIDS epidemic.Continue reading
de Blasio Administration Announces Historic Low Of New HIV Diagnoses From Harlem To Hollis
The de Blasio Administration announced the annual number of new HIV diagnoses in New York City has reached an all-time low, with 2,157 New Yorkers getting newly diagnosed last year.Continue reading
Legend Debbie Allen To Host ‘Keeping The Promise-1,000,000 Lives in Care” In Harlem
In commemoration of World AIDS Day, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the world’s largest, non-profit HIV/AIDS service organization has partnered with the Debbie Allen Dance Academy (DADA).Continue reading
Los Angeles: Mariah Carey And Other Stars Shine At Free World AIDS Day Concert (Photographs)
Grammy-winning diva Mariah Carey took the stage at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on Thursday night to perform at a free concert to commemorate World AIDS Day (December 1) and celebrate the 30th anniversary of AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the world’s largest AIDS organization.Continue reading
Congresswoman Robin Kelly Marks World AIDS Day By Promoting Testing From Harlem To Hollywood
Today, Congresswoman Robin Kelly, chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust, released this statement marking World AIDS Day:Continue reading
Health Department And Partners Recognize World AIDS Day And Harlem Awardee
In recognition of World AIDS Day, the Health Department today joined the End AIDS NY 2020 Coalition – a partnership of over 60 community partners from New York State – to host the fourth annual World AIDS Day event at Brooklyn’s historic Kings Theatre.Continue reading
Amida Care Spearheads New NYC Innovator Accountable Care Organization
Amida Care, New York’s largest Medicaid Special Needs health Plan (SNP) for people with chronic conditions including HIV/AIDS and behavioral health disorders, is developing a provider-led Innovator Accountable Care Organization (IACO) pilot focused on utilizing Medicaid Redesign to prevent new HIV infections and improve health outcomes for people living with HIV/AIDS from Harlem to Hollis, Queens.Continue reading
Health Department Recognizes Harlem’s Aisha Diori, World AIDS Day And New HIV Campaign
In recognition of World AIDS Day, the Health Department today announced the launch of “Stay Sure,” a new sexual health media campaign that promotes HIV prevention services in New York City.Continue reading
Interview: Harlem Hospital’s Dr. Simona Bratu Talks HIV/AIDS
World AIDS Day, is celebrated annually on December 1st, it recognizes advancements in the global fight against HIV/AIDS, honors those who lost their lives to the virus, and serves as a reminder to prioritize sexual health by getting an HIV test. Continue reading
NYC Health Dept Celebrates Valentine’s Day And National Condom Awareness Day
In recognition of Valentine’s Day and National Condom Awareness Day, Health Commissioner Dr. Mary T. Bassett today announced the public launch of the #PlaySure kit, a #PlaySure kit media campaign, new condom distribution data, and additional focus on HIV prevention. Continue reading
HW Pick: Driving the Conversation Around PrEP In NYC
To drive the public conversation around PrEP, Amida Care, Callen-Lorde, and The LGBT Community Center (The Center) hosted a community event and concurrent webinar titled “Get Schooled on PrEP: Know the ABCs.” Continue reading
C. Virginia Fields CEO Of Harlem’s NBLCA Receives Award From NYS Dept of Health
On World AIDS Day, Tuesday, December 1st, 2015, the National Black Leadership Commission on AIDS, Inc. (NBLCA) received the 2015 Commissioner’s Special Recognition Award from the New York State Department of Health for its ongoing commitment to ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the state.Continue reading
