2007 Policy Priorities: Time to Deliver
Preventing New HIV Infections in Illinois

In its 2007 Policy Priorities—Time to Deliver, the AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC) provides a roadmap for policymakers, AIDS advocates, and the general public on concrete action steps urgently needed to improve the lives of Illinoisans living with and at risk for acquiring HIV/AIDS. In particular, this report details gaps in the current provision of HIV prevention services and suggests opportunities to prevent thousands of new cases of HIV.

In the fight against HIV/AIDS, successful prevention strategies rely on a broad continuum of interdependent and critical approaches such as housing assistance, treatment access, pastoral counseling, support services, legal protections, human rights, and biomedical research. Like spokes of a wheel, each strategy supports and reinforces the others.

In recent years, Illinois has made strides in improving healthcare and treatment access as well as promoting HIV testing and awareness in communities of color. However, more concentrated work remains, particularly in efforts to help those at highest risk prevent HIV transmission and improve their lives.

With dedicated community, government, and public health support, we can vastly improve the availability of science-based HIV prevention services across Illinois. Indeed, it’s time to deliver.

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Introduction

Ten Steps to Prevent New HIV Infections

Federal and State Legislative Agenda

The Comprehensive Agenda

Illinois HIV/AIDS Statistics