Earn Your Marathon Bragging Rights

More than 650 aspiring marathon runners have begun weekly lakefront training runs to prepare for the Chicago and Amsterdam full and half marathon events later this year. (Photo by Connie Nicolai)

As part of the National AIDS Marathon Training Program, participants receive a structured training course as they help raise money for the fight against HIV/AIDS. It's perfect for any level of runner - whether you're a beginner or a seasoned veteran!

For the first time, AFC is offering experienced runners an advanced training option this year. It’s not too late to enroll: Go to www.aidsmarathon.com or call our program representatives at (312) 765-0210.

CDC Recognizes Illinois' Efforts to Combat Pediatric HIV Transmission

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently commended two Illinois initiatives for their efforts to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV. Read the press release here.

The CDC praised the Pediatric AIDS Chicago Prevention Initiative (PACPI) and Perinatal Testing Implementation in Illinois (PRTII) for creating a comprehensive statewide system of rapid HIV testing for pregnant mothers.

llinois’ work in combating pediatric AIDS is “a model and inspiration” for other areas of HIV prevention, the CDC noted.

Interactive Online Program Launched to Educate People with HIV/AIDS

The AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC) and Test Positive Aware Network (TPAN) recently joined forces to create PEERSpeak, an innovative multi-media program that provides HIV/AIDS education and service referrals through the voices of people living with HIV.

PEERSpeak, hosted at the AIDS Community Website, is especially geared toward people newly diagnosed with HIV. Learn more here.

PEERSpeak is also featured in Triage, the Chicago Tribune's health blog- check it out and leave a comment!

Advocates Rally at Capitol for 8th Annual HIV/AIDS Lobby Days

More than 150 AIDS advocates rallied at the State Capitol on April 2 to demand sound HIV/AIDS prevention and care policy in the 2008 Illinois legislative session. Read the press release here. The action was part of Mission: Possible: 2008 HIV/AIDS Lobby Days, sponsored by the AIDS Foundation of Chicago.

Couldn't make it to Springfield? You can still advocate! Learn more here. (Photo by Randy Squires)

Groundbreaking Research Featured in The Wall Street Journal

Initial findings from the Chicago Housing for Health Partnership (CHHP), a study of homeless people with chronic medical problems, "offers fresh evidence that efforts to move the homeless into permanent housing quickly can improve their lives and save taxpayer money," according to the Wall Street Journal.

The findings, featured in the Journal article, were presented by CHHP researchers and staff on March 6 at the National Housing and HIV/AIDS Research Summit in Baltimore. Project researchers and staff will finalize and publish the full study later this year.

Led by the AIDS Foundation of Chicago, CHHP is the first "hospital-to-housing" effort of its kind and offers the nation an effective model for assisting the chronically ill homeless population. Watch a related video from the Wall Street Journal.



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