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House passes veterans funding bill

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 12:10:19 +0000

The GOP-controlled House approved legislation to boost health care spending for veterans and provide more money for record numbers of Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans claiming service-related disabilities.

Observers: Edwards case doomed from start

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 12:03:40 +0000

A jury's refusal to convict John Edwards was less a redemption of the former White House hopeful than a rejection of the Justice Department's boldest attempt to make an example of someone in the name of enforcing campaign finance laws.

Record-setting NM fire expected to burn for weeks

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 11:04:26 +0000

A smoky haze hangs over the rugged canyons and tree-covered expanses of southwestern New Mexico as the largest wildfire in the state's recorded history marches across more of the Gila Wilderness.

Salmon fishing in Yemen? Not so much, says tourism board

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 11:00:33 +0000

Yemenis are surprised that movie goers would be inspired to try to travel to one of the most dangerous countries in the world because of the movie “Salmon Fishing in the Yemen.”

Graphic napalm photo from Vietnam War turns 40

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 10:48:31 +0000

In the picture, the girl will always be 9 years old and wailing "Too hot! Too hot!" as she runs down the road away from her burning Vietnamese village.

Rare transit of Venus puts spotlight on planetary sun crossings

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 10:38:38 +0000

A rare opportunity to see the planet Venus cross in front of the face of the sun is coming up next week.

U.N. rights chief warns of full civil war in Syria

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 10:18:17 +0000

(GENEVA and BEIRUT) -- The U.N.'s top human rights official is calling for the international community to support the Syria peace plan and a probe into the killing of more than 100 civilians in Houla last week.

Obama pushes military credentialing to boost veteran employment

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 10:01:30 +0000

President Obama will unveil a new initiative today that will, for the first time, allow some U.S. service members to receive civilian credentials and licenses for skills they learn in the military.

How 21,000 wealthy Americans avoided paying income tax

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 10:00:29 +0000

The richest woman in Wisconsin, Diane Hendricks, is worth an estimated $2.8 billion, but she did not pay a dime in state income tax in 2010, the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel first reported.

Job growth seen stepping up in May

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 08:27:15 +0000

Jobs growth probably snapped back in May from weather-related distortions that had slowed hiring, suggesting the economy was still expanding moderately despite strong headwinds from Europe.

A politician’s breaking point

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 08:18:23 +0000

Perhaps inspired by famous coach-rant legends Bobby Knight, Jim Mora and Lou Pinella, Illinois State Rep. Mike Bost swung for the fences when he stood to speak on the House floor this week.

Global hunt for Canada 'body parts' murder suspect

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 07:03:03 +0000

A global manhunt was under way Friday for a Canadian porn star suspected of dismembering his boyfriend and mailing the body parts, after a video of the grisly killing surfaced online.

Murder suspects who broke out of Arkansas jail apprehended

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 04:52:08 +0000

Two murder suspects who used a hacksaw to break out of their second-story cell in an Arkansas county jail were apprehended on Thursday after a four-day manhunt, authorities said.

Bill Clinton predicts strong Obama victory

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 03:53:10 +0000

Former US president Bill Clinton said he thought that fellow Democrat Barack Obama would be easily re-elected to the White House, even though polls currently show a close race.

No charges to be filed in Utah 'Sister Wives' case

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 03:19:54 +0000

Criminal charges will not be pursued against a polygamous family made famous by the reality TV show "Sister Wives," a Utah prosecutor wrote Thursday in federal court filings.

San Diego teen wins National Spelling Bee

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 03:02:15 +0000

Snigdha Nandipati, 14, of San Diego, California, holds her trophy after winning the Scripps National Spelling Bee at National Harbor in Maryland May 31, 2012. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY EDUCATION TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

SpaceX rocket splashes down in Pacific

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 01:25:20 +0000

This photo provided by SpaceX shows the Dragon spacecraft on a boat in the Pacific Ocean on Thursday, May 31, 2012. Triumphant from start to finish, the Dragon parachuted into the Pacific on Thursday to conclude the first private delivery to the International Space Station and inaugurate NASA's new approach to exploration. (AP Photo/SpaceX)

Nancy Reagan endorses Mitt Romney

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:10:18 +0000

Nancy Reagan announced Thursday she's backing Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election. The endorsement came after Romney and his wife, Ann, met with the former first lady at her home outside Los Angeles.

Police: Man saved lives in Seattle rampage

Thu, 31 May 2012 23:31:38 +0000

Someone inside a Seattle cafe where a gunman opened fire threw stools at the assailant during a shooting rampage police described as "callous, horrific and cold," a move that allowed others to run to safety.

Romney: Obama deserves 'Fs' for everything

Thu, 31 May 2012 22:10:08 +0000

What grade does Mitt Romney give President Obama? "Oh, an F, no question about that.... Across the board," Romney said in a network television interview.

Russian jailed for sneezing (spitting?) on Putin photo

Thu, 31 May 2012 20:14:07 +0000

A lone protester detained in a small city east of Moscow has reportedly been sentenced to 15 days in prison after being convicted of “minor hooliganism.”

Pakistani hero in Bin Laden killing in danger inside prison

Thu, 31 May 2012 18:02:18 +0000

Shakil Afridi, who helped the C.I.A. track down Al Qaeda leader, is now threatened by inmates and two terror groups.

Oklahoma high school graduate killed by 'high-powered weapon'

Thu, 31 May 2012 14:25:26 +0000

Kayla Ferrante was shot in a car, just yards from her home before curfew.

Eliminating Pediatric HIV Infection: Retention in PMTCT

Wed, 30 May 2012 16:23:58 +0000

Eliminating pediatric HIV infection through the prevention of mother-to-child transmission care cascade will require new approaches to improving follow-up with both mothers and infants.
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New Funding Opportunity Announcement: PS12-1211 Enhancing HIV Mobilization among Organizations Serving Gay, Bisexual and other Men Who Have Sex with Men

Fri, 25 May 2012 17:25:00 +0000

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the availability of Fiscal Year (FY) 2012 funds for a cooperative agreement program to enhance HIV mobilization among organizations serving gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men.

Updated Slide Set: HIV Surveillance in Men Who Have Sex with Men (MSM)

Thu, 24 May 2012 18:25:00 +0000

Slides on HIV infection surveillance in men who have sex with men, have been updated with information from the 2010 HIV surveillance report.

Updated Fact Sheet: HIV among Gay and Bisexual Men

Wed, 23 May 2012 09:00:00 +0000

This fact sheet provides an overview of HIV among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men in the United States.

DHAP Annual Report: Accelerating Progress, Investing for Impact

Fri, 04 May 2012 12:25:00 +0000

The Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention (DHAP) recently released its inaugural annual report, Accelerating Progress, Investing for Impact. This report provides an overview of some of the HIV prevention activities conducted and supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) during late 2010 to the end of 2011.

Meeting Summary: 2012 Consultation on Revision of the HIV Surveillance Case Definition

Fri, 04 May 2012 07:25:00 +0000

From 2008 through 2011, CDC convened several workgroups to consider revision of various aspects of the HIV surveillance case definition. This document summarises the February 2012 meeting.

New Web page: Behavioral and Clinical Surveillance Branch

Thu, 03 May 2012 15:50:00 +0000

This new page covers the activities of the Behavioral and Clinical Surveillance Branch. This branch implements scientifically rigorous HIV research studies and surveillance systems that meet critical local, state, and national HIV prevention needs for characterizing persons who are at risk for HIV infection or who have recently acquired HIV or have HIV-related morbidities.

Expanded HIV Testing and African Americans

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 14:50:00 +0000

The Expanded Testing Initiative aimed to increase the reach of HIV testing to disproportionately affected populations. PS07-768 Expanded and Integrated Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Testing for Populations Disproportionately Affected by HIV, Primarily African Americans (October 2007 through September 2010), focused on the expansion of HIV testing to African Americans. This fact sheet highlights the key findings.

Updated Slide Set: HIV Surveillance in Women (through 2010)

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 14:50:00 +0000

Slides on HIV infection surveillance in women have been updated with information from the 2010 HIV surveillance report.

MMWR: HIV, Other STD, and Pregnancy Prevention Education in Public Secondary Schools — 45 States, 2008–2010

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 17:00:00 +0000

In the United States, 46% of high school students have had sexual intercourse and potentially are at risk for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and pregnancy. The National HIV/AIDS Strategy for the United States recommends educating young persons about HIV before they begin engaging in behaviors that place them at risk for HIV infection.

New Tool Kit: Evaluation Toolkit: Patient and Provider Perspectives about Routine HIV Screening in Health Care Settings

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 17:00:00 +0000

Understanding patient and provider perspectives is an integral component of evaluating clinical programs to improve clinical services. The purpose of this evaluation toolkit is to offer a package of evaluation materials that can be used to determine the effect that expanded HIV screening activities has on patient attitudes toward and accepting HIV testing.

Updated Slide Set: HIV Mortality (through 2008)

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 17:00:00 +0000

The slide set covering HIV Mortality has been updated through 2008.

Updated Slide Set: HIV Surveillance by Race/Ethnicity (through 2010)

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 17:00:00 +0000

Slides on HIV infection surveillance by race/ethnicity have been updated with information from the 2010 HIV surveillance report.

Updated Slide Set: HIV Surveillance - Epidemiology of HIV Infection (through 2010)

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 17:00:00 +0000

Slides based on epidemiology of HIV infection have been updated with information from the 2010 HIV surveillance report.

e-HAP FYI March 14, 2012

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 17:00:00 +0000

Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released its HIV Surveillance Report, 2010, Vol. 22. This report presents data for diagnoses of HIV infection and AIDS through December 31, 2010 and reported to CDC through June 2011.

New Report: Diagnoses of HIV Infection and AIDS in the United States and Dependent Areas, 2010

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 17:00:00 +0000

CDC’s 2010 HIV Surveillance Report includes estimated numbers and rates of diagnoses of HIV infection based on data from 51 areas (46 states and 5 U.S. dependent areas) that have had confidential, name-based HIV infection reporting since at least January 2007, with reporting to CDC since at least June 2007. The 46 states represent approximately 92% of cumulative AIDS diagnoses in the 50 states and the District of Columbia through 2010. New states included in this year’s report are California, Delaware, Montana, Oregon, Rhode Island, and Washington (state).

e-HAP Direct: Dear Colleague

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 17:00:00 +0000

One in every 139 women will be diagnosed with HIV infection at some point in her lifetime. To call the nation’s attention to the impact of HIV and AIDS on women and girls, tomorrow, March 10, is National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NWGHAAD).

Updated Information: Funding Opportunity Announcement 12-1201

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 17:00:00 +0000

Category C funds are provided to health departments to develop Demonstration Projects to Implement and Evaluate Innovative, High-Impact HIV Prevention Interventions and Strategies. These funds were awarded to jurisdictions already implementing and evaluating existing or promising HIV prevention practices that support achievement of the National HIV/AIDS Strategy (NHAS) goals.

MMWR: HIV Infection and HIV-Associated Behaviors Among Injecting Drug Users — 20 Cities, United States, 2009

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 22:00:00 +0000

Despite a recent reduction in the number of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections attributed to injecting drug use in the United States, 9% of new U.S. HIV infections in 2009 occurred among injecting drug users (IDUs). To monitor HIV-associated behaviors and HIV prevalence among IDUs, CDC's National HIV Behavioral Surveillance System (NHBS) conducts interviews and HIV testing in selected metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs). This report summarizes data from 10,073 IDUs interviewed and tested in 20 MSAs in 2009.

e-HAP FYI March 1, 2012

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 22:00:00 +0000

Injection Drug Users (IDUs) in the United States (U.S.) are at increased risk of acquiring human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Despite a recent reduction in the number of HIV infections attributed to injecting drug use in the U.S., IDUs remain a substantial proportion of those becoming infected with HIV. In 2009, 12% of new HIV infections in the U.S. occurred among IDUs.

New Spanish Language Fast Sheet: HIV Among African Americans

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 17:00:00 +0000

African Americans face the most severe burden of HIV of all racial/ethnic groups in the United States (US). Despite representing only 14% of the US population in 2009, African Americans accounted for 44% of all new HIV infections in that year.

Consultation Summary: Consultation on Advancing HIV Incidence Surveillance

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 23:00:00 +0000

HIV incidence surveillance (HIS) provides the most representative picture of HIV trends and the impact of HIV on the public’s health and related prevention efforts. Data from HIS are critical to assessing the goals of the National HIV/AIDS Strategy and the Division of HIV/AIDS HIV Prevention’s Strategic Plan. On September 27–28, 2011 CDC hosted a consultation to consider options for HIS and estimation in the United States. Participants were experts with a variety of perspectives including state and local HIS staff, statisticians, researchers, care providers, laboratorians, and representatives from relevant national and international organizations.

Updated HIV Prevention Funding Information: DHAP HIV Funding Awards by State and Dependent Areas for Fiscal Year 2011

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 23:00:00 +0000

CDC remains committed to reducing the devastating impact of HIV/AIDS in the United States. Through prevention programs, research and evaluation efforts, surveillance activities, and policy development, CDC is working to ensure resources are used effectively in the fight against the epidemic.

Updated Spanish Language Fact Sheet: HIV among Latinos

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:00:00 +0000

The HIV epidemic is a serious public health issue in the Latino1 community. In 2009, Latinos accounted for 20% (9,400) of new HIV infections while representing approximately 16% of the total US population.

New Fact Sheet: Using Viral Load Data to Monitor HIV Burden and Treatment Outcomes in the United States

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:00:00 +0000

Reporting viral load and CD4 counts is a critical first step in calculating community viral load. In August 2011, CDC released Guidance on Community Viral Load: Measures, Definitions, and Methods for Calculation to describe the concept of community viral load and provide definitions of and methods for calculating community viral load and related measures. The Guidance proposes common language for viral load (VL) measurements, which include four measures of viral load for an HIV-infected population.

e-HAP Direct: Dear Colleague Letter

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:00:00 +0000

Today is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD). The theme for this observance day, “I Am My Brother/Sister’s Keeper: Fight HIV/AIDS!” holds much significance as we reflect on opportunities to bring an end to the spread of HIV in the United States.

e-HAP Direct: Dear Colleague Letter

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:00:00 +0000

After multiple discussions and considerations, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has elected to postpone the next HPLS until 2013. HPLS is an important meeting for HIV prevention in the United States. We appreciate your leadership and support for HPLS and your ongoing commitment to ending the HIV epidemic.

Meeting Summary: Consultation on Monitoring and Use of Laboratory Data Reported to HIV Surveillance

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:00:00 +0000

This is a brief summary of a consultation sponsored by DHAP in collaboration with the Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA), HIV/AIDS Bureau (HAB), sponsored a Consultation on Monitoring and Use of Laboratory Data Reported to HIV Surveillance, March 9-10, 2011, in Atlanta, Georgia. The purpose of the consultation was to explore science, program, and ethical considerations for collection and use of laboratory indicators in HIV surveillance for public health action and monitoring.

New Report: Diagnoses of HIV Infection and AIDS among Adolescents and Young Adults in the United States and 5 U.S. Dependent Areas, 2006–2009

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:00:00 +0000

Recent surveillance data show that young persons in the United States are markedly affected by HIV. The 2009 HIV Surveillance Report, published by the Cen¬ters for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), revealed that the estimated number and estimated rate of annual diagnoses of HIV infection remained stable from 2006 through 2009 in the 40 states with mature confidential name-based HIV infection reporting. However, during this period, the estimated rates of diagnoses of HIV infection among persons aged 15– 19 years increased 25%, and that among persons aged 20–24 years increased 31%.

e-HAP FYI January 13, 2012

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:00:00 +0000

CDC is now into its third year of the Act Against AIDS (AAA) campaign, and we want to take this opportunity to share with you some of the highlights of the first 2 years and the many exciting activities that are underway.

New Report: HIV/AIDS Data through December 2008: Provided for the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act of 2009, for Fiscal Year 2010

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +0000

The Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act of 2009 (formerly the Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency Act) was first enacted into law in 1990, and amended in 1996, 2000, 2006, and 2009. In FY2010, HRSA, for the fourth year in a row, used total counts of living cases of HIV and living cases of AIDS in the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Program Parts A and B (formerly Titles I and II) allocation formulae. Prior to FY2007, only AIDS cases, adjusted by a survival rate (estimated living AIDS cases), were used in the formulae. Beginning in FY2007, persons living with HIV (non-AIDS) as well as persons living with AIDS, as reported to and confirmed by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), are used to calculate funding allocation amounts.

e-HAP FYI January 9, 2012

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 19:00:00 +0000

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP) released its Atlas, a new tool that will allow users to create maps, charts, and tables using HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB surveillance data.

New Report: HIV Counseling and Testing at CDC-Funded Sites, United States, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, 2005

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 18:00:00 +0000

The purpose of this report is to provide a summary of HIV CT data that can be used to facilitate program monitoring and evaluation at the local, state, and national levels. For example, HIV CT data are routinely analyzed and used to describe HIV testing patterns and changes over time. The report presents CDC-supported HIV CT data from 59 health departments, but primarily focuses on 43 health departments that sent test-level data for all four quarters of 2005.

e-HAP FYI January 6, 2012

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 08:00:00 +0000

February 7, 2012 is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD). NBHAAD is a national community mobilization initiative designed to encourage HIV prevention, testing and treatment among Blacks and African Americans in the United States. This year’s theme is “I am My Brother’s/Sister’s Keeper: Fight HIV/AIDS.

Updated Information: Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) PS12-1201: Comprehensive Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Prevention Programs for Health Departments

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 08:00:00 +0000

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has begun awarding a total of nearly $339 million to state and local health departments for HIV prevention. The awards are part of CDC’s new high-impact approach for HIV prevention, and will match resources with the geographic regions most impacted by HIV. Funds were awarded to health departments in all 50 states, eight cities with heavy HIV burden, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, and the six Pacific Island jurisdictions.

New Topic: HIV Cost-Effectiveness

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:00:00 +0000

The CDC Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention is pleased to provide a basic guide to the cost-effectiveness analysis of HIV/AIDS prevention interventions. The purpose is to make this literature more accessible to researchers and to help prevention program staff and planners become more familiar with potential uses of economic evaluation.

Updated Spanish Language Fact Sheet: HIV among Latinos

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 22:00:00 +0000

This fact sheet has been updated with information from the 2009 surveillance report as well as the 2011 incidence report.

New Report: HIV Counseling and Testing at CDC-Funded Sites, United States, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, 2006-2007

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 22:00:00 +0000

This report provides a summary of HIV CT data and is intended to be used by HIV program managers and policy makers, HIV CT service providers, evaluators, researchers, and others at the local, state, and national levels who are interested in the public health implications of HIV prevention program data.

Updated Guidelines: Data Security and Confidentiality

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 13:33:00 +0000

Publication of this document is a milestone in bringing together under one set of guidelines the security and confidentiality of all of our focus diseases. This guidance replaces any disease-specific security and confidentiality guidelines published previously.

New Fact Sheet: HIV among Youth

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 13:33:00 +0000

Too many young people in the United States (US) are at risk for HIV infection. This risk is especially notable for young gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (MSM), especially young African American or Latino MSM, and all youth of minority races and ethnicities. Continual HIV prevention outreach and education efforts, including programs on abstinence, delaying the initiation of sex, and negotiating safer sex, are required as new generations replace the generations that benefited from earlier prevention strategies.

e-HAP FYI November 29, 2011

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 07:33:00 +0000

e-HAP FYI—one of a series of new communication products that expands the Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention’s (DHAP) ability to reach you with timely, targeted information critical to our collective prevention efforts.

Updated Fact Sheet: HIV and Viral Hepatitis

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 16:33:00 +0000

Persons with HIV infection are disproportionately affected by viral hepatitis; about one-third of HIV-infected persons are coinfected with hepatitis B or hepatitis C, which can cause long-term (chronic) illness and death. Viral hepatitis progresses faster among persons with HIV infection, and persons who are infected with both viruses experience greater liver-related health problems than those who do not have HIV infection.

e-HAP FYI November 16, 2011

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 16:33:00 +0000

Updated Fact Sheet: HIV among African Americans

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 19:32:00 +0000

This fact sheet has been updated with information from the 2009 surveillance report as well as the 2011 incidence report.

Updated Fact Sheet: HIV among Latinos

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 19:30:00 +0000

This fact sheet has been updated with information from the 2009 surveillance report as well as the 2011 incidence report.

Updated Fact Sheet: HIV in the United States

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 15:30:00 +0000

This fact sheet provides an overview of HIV in the United States.

MMWR: HIV Risk, Prevention, and Testing Behaviors Among Men Who Have Sex With Men --- National HIV Behavioral Surveillance System, 21 U.S. Cities, United States, 2008

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 18:00:00 +0000

MSM in the United States continue to engage in sexual and drug-use behaviors that increase the risk for HIV infection. Although many MSM had been tested for HIV infection, many had not received hepatitis vaccinations or syphilis testing, and only a small proportion had recently participated in a behavioral intervention.

e-HAP FYI October 20, 2011

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 18:00:00 +0000

Capacity Building Assistance and National Network of Prevention Training Centers Services Directory

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 17:00:00 +0000

The directory provides the most current information about each CBA provider and the services that are available. The directory also offers similar information about the services offered by each Prevention Training Center within the National Network of STD/HIV Prevention Training Centers (NNPTC).

e-HAP Direct: Dear Colleague Letter

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 20:00:00 +0000

Tomorrow, October 15 is National Latino HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD). This year’s theme is Latinos Unite! Let's Stay Healthy! Get Tested for HIV! This observance, which is coordinated by Latino Commission on AIDS, in partnership with public health, faith and community organizations, provides an opportunity to draw the nation’s attention to the impact of the HIV epidemic on Latino populations.

Funding Allocations Distributed Under Program Announcement (PA) 04012 by State and Local Health Departments in 2008 and 2009 for CDC-Supported HIV Prevention Projects

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 13:00:00 +0000

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) awards about $300 million to 59 health departments (50 state health departments, 6 directly funded city health departments, and health departments in Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Washington, D.C.) each year under Program Announcement (PA) 04012 (HIV Prevention Projects for State and Local Health Departments) to deliver comprehensive HIV prevention programs/activities to prevent HIV transmission and acquisition in populations most heavily affected by the epidemic.

MMWR: Clinical and Behavioral Characteristics of Adults Receiving Medical Care for HIV Infection --- Medical Monitoring Project, United States, 2007

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 17:30:00 +0000

As of December 31, 2008, an estimated 663,084 persons were living with a diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in the 40 U.S. states that have had confidential name-based HIV infection reporting since at least January 2006. Although HIV surveillance programs in the United States collect information about persons who have received a diagnosis of HIV infection and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), supplemental surveillance projects are needed to collect information about care-seeking behaviors, health-care use, and other behaviors among persons living with HIV.

New Report: High-Impact HIV Prevention CDC’s Approach to Reducing HIV Infections in the United States

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 17:30:00 +0000

In the United States, prevention has already averted more than 350,000 HIV infections. Now, we have the potential to go much further. The nation’s HIV prevention efforts are guided by a single, ambitious strategy for combating the epidemic: the National HIV/AIDS Strategy (NHAS). Recent scientific breakthroughs have equipped us with an unprecedented number of effective tools to prevent infection. And in many of the communities hardest hit by HIV, there is growing leadership and momentum for change.

New Fact sheet: HIV Expanded Testing Program

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 17:00:00 +0000

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 1,178,350 Americans are living with HIV; of those, approximately 240,000 are unaware of their HIV-positive status. Increasing the number of persons who are aware of their status is a critical strategy for preventing HIV infections. As of 2008, over half a million African Americans are estimated to be infected with HIV, with 21.4% undiagnosed. To increase awareness of HIV status, CDC established the Expanded Testing Initiative (ETI), under which three programs have been launched.

Updated Fact sheet: HIV among Women

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 21:00:00 +0000

According to 2009 HIV surveillance data, women represented 24% of all diagnoses of HIV infection among United States (US) adults and adolescents in 40 states with long-established, confidential name-based reporting. In 2008, an estimated 25% of adults and adolescents living with HIV infection were female

Updated Fact sheets: Replicating Effective Programs (REP)

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 15:00:00 +0000

The programs in REP are tested, science-based behavioral interventions with demonstrated evidence of effectiveness in reducing risky behaviors, such as unprotected sex, or in encouraging safer ones, such as using condoms and other methods of practicing safer sex.

New Topic: HIV among Transgender People

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 21:00:00 +0000

Transgender communities in the United States (US) are among the groups at highest risk for HIV infection.

Updated information: DHAP Strategic Plan 2011-2015

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 17:00:00 +0000

DHAP's Strategic Plan 2011-2015 (the Plan) is DHAP’s blueprint for achieving its vision of a future free of HIV. The Plan reflects the Division’s response to new opportunities and imperatives for HIV prevention created by critical shifts in the national, state, and local economic and policy environments, including the July 2010 release of the National HIV/AIDS Strategy for the United States (NHAS).

MMWR: Characteristics Associated with HIV Infection Among Heterosexuals in Urban Areas with High AIDS Prevalence --- 24 Cities, United States, 2006--2007

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 19:00:00 +0000

In the United States, approximately one in three new human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections are transmitted via heterosexual contact (1). To monitor HIV risk behaviors and HIV prevalence among heterosexuals and other populations, CDC surveys persons in selected metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs), using the National HIV Behavioral Surveillance System (NHBS). This report summarizes data collected from heterosexuals in 24 MSAs with a high prevalence of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) that participated in NHBS during 2006--2007.

Updated Slide Set: HIV Incidence in the United States 2006–2009

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 13:00:00 +0000

The HIV in the United States 2006-2009 slide set has been updated with information from the latest HIV incidence report.

Updated Slide Set: Maps Based on Data from 2009 HIV Surveillance Report

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 14:00:00 +0000

Maps Based on Data from 2009 HIV Surveillance Report have been updated with information from the 2009 surveillance report.

Updated Information: Updated HIV Incidence Numbers

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 17:00:00 +0000

HIV incidence is the measure of new HIV infections in a given period. In recent years, CDC has used new technology and methodology to more directly measure the number of new HIV infections in the United States.

HIV Testing at CDC-Funded Sites, United States, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, 2008-2009

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 14:00:00 +0000

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing is essential for improving the health of people living with HIV and reducing new HIV infections. HIV testing improves the health of people living with HIV by identifying undiagnosed HIV infection and linking persons with HIV to medical care, treatment, and prevention services. HIV testing also significantly reduces the risk of HIV transmission among those who learn they are living with HIV.

MMWR: HIV-2 Infection Surveillance --- United States, 1987--2009

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 20:00:00 +0000

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is categorized into two types, HIV-1 and HIV-2. Worldwide, most HIV infections are HIV-1, whereas HIV-2 largely has been confined to persons in or from West Africa. HIV-1 and HIV-2 have the same routes of transmission, and both can cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS); however, HIV-2 infections should be differentiated from HIV-1 infections because they are less likely to cause AIDS and their clinical management differs. CDC's current surveillance case definition for HIV infection applies to both variants of HIV but lacks criteria for differentiating between HIV-1 and HIV-2.

New Video: 30 Years Lecture Series

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 14:00:00 +0000

The Evolution of HIV Testing: Then, Now and Beyond: This lecture highlights the pivotal role of testing in HIV prevention and treatment.

Updated Slide Set: AIDS Surveillance-Trends

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 13:00:00 +0000

The AIDS Surveillance - Trends slide set has been updated with information from the 2009 HIV Surveillance Report.

Updated Slide Set: HIV Surveillance in Adolescents and Young Adults

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 13:00:00 +0000

The HIV Surveillance in Adolescents and Young Adults slide set has been updated with information from the 2009 HIV Surveillance Report.

MMWR: Sexual Transmission of Hepatitis C Virus Among HIV-Infected Men Who Have Sex with Men --- New York City, 2005--2010

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 19:00:00 +0000

In the United States, an estimated 3.2 million persons are living with hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. HCV transmission occurs primarily through percutaneous exposure to blood, and persons who inject drugs are at greatest risk for infection. The role of sexual transmission of HCV has not been well defined. However, reports over the past decade, mainly from Europe, have implicated sexual transmission of HCV among human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)--infected men who have sex with men (MSM).

Updated Slide Set: Pediatric HIV Surveillance

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 16:00:00 +0000

The Pediatric HIV/AIDS Surveillance slide set has been updated with information from the 2009 HIV Surveillance Report.

PrEP Update: CDC Trial and Another Major Study Find PrEP Can Reduce Risk of HIV Infection among Heterosexuals

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 19:00:00 +0000

A new CDC study called the TDF2 study, along with a separate trial released today, provide the first evidence that a daily oral dose of antiretroviral drugs used to treat HIV infection can reduce HIV acquisition among uninfected individuals exposed to the virus through heterosexual sex.

HIV Surveillance Report: Special Report: Risk, Prevention, and Testing Behaviors Related to HIV and Hepatitis Infections: National HIV Behavioral Surveillance System Injecting Drug Users May 2005–February 2006

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 13:00:00 +0000

In 2002, CDC developed the National HIV Behavioral Surveillance (NHBS) System to help state and local health departments in areas with high AIDS prevalence monitor selected behaviors and assess the use of prevention programs and services in 3 groups at high risk of HIV infection: MSM, IDUs, and heterosexuals. This report summarizes data gathered from May 2005 through February 2006, the first data collec¬tion cycle among IDUs. The report provides descriptive data that serve as a baseline for monitoring trends in risk behaviors and that aid in identifying opportunities to prevent HIV among IDUs.

Updated Slide Set: HIV Surveillance in Urban and Nonurban Areas

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 19:00:00 +0000

The HIV Surveillance in Urban and Nonurban Areas slide set has been updated with information from the 2009 HIV Surveillance Report.

New Web page: Enhanced Comprehensive HIV Prevention Planning (ECHPP) Project

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 19:00:00 +0000

The Enhanced Comprehensive HIV Prevention Planning (ECHPP) Project is a 3-year demonstration project funded by CDC's Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention (DHAP) for the 12 municipalities with the highest number of people living with AIDS in the United States. As part of the response to the National HIV/AIDS Strategy (NHAS), the ECHPP project supports the 12 Cities Project which is directed by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) PS12-1201: Comprehensive Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Prevention Programs for Health Departments

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 18:00:00 +0000

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced a 5-year HIV prevention funding opportunity for health departments in states, territories, and select cities. Providing funding to health departments has long been a central component of CDC’s HIV prevention strategy, and is CDC’s single largest investment in HIV prevention. CDC’s new funding opportunity represents a new direction in HIV prevention, and is designed to achieve a higher level of impact with every federal HIV prevention dollar.

Updated Slide Set: HIV Surveillance in Injection Drug Users

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 22:00:00 +0000

The HIV Surveillance in Injection Drug Users slide set has been updated with information from the 2009 HIV Surveillance Report.

MMWR: HIV Screening of Male Inmates During Prison Intake Medical Evaluation --- Washington, 2006--2010

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Since 2006, CDC has recommended routine, opt-out human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) screening for patients in health-care settings with a prevalence of undiagnosed HIV infection of ≥0.1%. Before September 2007, the Washington State Department of Corrections (WADOC) only provided HIV testing to inmates on request. In September 2007, WADOC began routine HIV opt-in screening in which inmates were notified that HIV screening would be performed during the prison intake medical evaluation if they consented. In March 2010, WADOC switched to a routine opt-out HIV screening model in which inmates are notified that HIV screening will be performed unless they decline. To assess the proportion of inmates screened and the number of infections diagnosed during the use of the three HIV testing policies, WADOC reviewed HIV testing data for male inmates undergoing intake medical evaluation during January 2006--December 2010.

MMWR: Results of the Expanded HIV Testing Initiative --- 25 Jurisdictions, United States, 2007--2010

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Approximately 20% of the estimated 1.2 million persons living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in the United States at the end of 2008 were not aware of their infection. Testing, diagnosis, medical care, treatment with highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART), and access to prevention services soon after HIV infection can prevent morbidity and mortality and reduce a person's risk for transmitting HIV. In 2006, CDC recommended screening patients aged 13--64 years for HIV infection in health-care settings that have a prevalence of undiagnosed HIV infection of ≥0.1%. In October 2007, CDC initiated the Expanded HIV Testing Initiative (ETI), through which it funded 25 health departments to facilitate HIV screening and increase diagnoses of HIV infections and linkage to care among populations disproportionately affected by HIV, especially non-Hispanic blacks. This report describes the results of that effort.