Today we call our readers attention to three new videos released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): HIV Among African Americans discusses the impact of HIV on African Americans and what actions can be taken to mark National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Factors Driving the HIV Epidemic Among African Americans highlights social factors—often…
Highlights of HHS Activities Addressing HIV/AIDS in the African American Community
February 6, 2013 • 4 comments • By Ronald Valdiserri, M.D., M.P.H., Deputy Assistant Secretary for Health, Infectious Diseases, and Director, Office of HIV/AIDS and Infectious Disease Policy, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
As noted in other blog posts shared here this week, African Americans continue to experience the most severe burden of HIV, compared with other races and ethnicities in the United States. According to the most recent data from CDC, Blacks represent approximately 14% of the U.S. population, but accounted for an estimated 44% of new…
Report on HIV Testing in HRSA-Funded Health Centers
February 6, 2013 • 1 comment • By Blaine Collins, Deputy Regional Inspector General, Dallas Regional Office, Office of the Inspector General, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Earlier this month, the Office of the Inspector General at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released a report on a study about HIV testing practices at HRSA-funded health centers. These health centers are important partners in our coordinated efforts to achieve the goals of the National HIV/AIDS Strategy (NHAS): reducing new HIV…
Blogs as a Tool for National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD)
On Thursday, February 7, 2013, our nation will again recognize National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD). Since 2008, this blog has helped us share information and link to resources for HIV/AIDS Awareness Days. In 2013, we continue to blog about NBHAAD, including drawing on additional new media tools (Twitter , Facebook , Pinterest , etc.)…
New Media at the 2013 National African American MSM Leadership Conference
February 5, 2013 • 0 comments • By Aisha Moore, Communications Director, AIDS.gov
and Meico Whitlock, AIDS.gov Consultant
In January, more than 250 people convened at the 10th annual National African American MSM Leadership Conference on HIV/AIDS and other Health Disparities in Los Angeles, CA. The importance of new media in the fight against HIV/AIDS was highlighted in several conference sessions, trainings, and posters. The AIDS.gov team had the opportunity to talk with…
Using Video to Mark National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD), observed annually on February 7, provides an excellent opportunity to build HIV awareness within and beyond African American communities. Today, we highlight videos—both new and old—that are available through AIDS.gov and can be used to generate conversation about the disproportionate impact of the HIV/AIDS epidemic on African American communities….
Chatting on Twitter for NBHAAD
February 4, 2013 • 1 comment • By Wayne Duffus, Associate Director for Health Equity, CDC’s National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), along with its partners, will be hosting a Twitter event tomorrow, Tuesday, February 5, at 2pm ET, to commemorate National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD), which takes place annually on February 7. Twitter events give us an opportunity to connect with people across the country and in…