The AIDS Foundation of Chicago has announced its new three-year strategic plan to address imminent changes in health care and address the diverse needs of vulnerable populations.
Called “The Road to Health: Charting Health Improvements for HIV-Affected Communities,” the strategic plan is intended to cover the next three years, 2013 to 2015. The plan is organized around three broad...
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Road to Health: Charting Health Improvements for HIV-Affected Communities
Strategic Plan, 2013-2015
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Recently the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) proposed adoption of rules for the sexually transmissible disease code.
After consultation with medical providers, agencies that provide services to youth, community members, and persons living with HIV and STDs and other service providers, the AIDS Foundation of Chicago, AIDS Legal Council of Chicago, and Howard Brown Health Center...
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AIDS Foundation of Chicago Statement on Election Results
AFC hails election results as progress toward health care reform, but urges officials
to prevent harmful cuts to HIV services and other programs for vulnerable populations.
At the AIDS Foundation (AFC) of Chicago, we congratulate President Barack Obama, U.S. Representatives from Illinois, and all state...
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AFC staff and community partners gather for the 2012 Annual Meeting.
Immense health care changes are coming, regardless of who wins tomorrow’s election. But we will confront these new realities with hope, purpose and a plan.
Such was the collective feeling Thursday night at the AIDS Foundation of Chicago’s Annual Meeting at the University of Chicago Gleacher...
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As the Northeast continues to reel from the devastation wrought by Hurricane Sandy, communities are now turning their efforts towards clean up and relief.
Natural disasters like Hurricane Sandy have a disproportionate impact on the most vulnerable among us, including people living with HIV/AIDS, making the restoration of vital human services and the institutions that provide them...
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AIDS Foundation of Chicago Lauds Federal Waiver for Early Enrollment in Medicaid in Cook County, Says Reform Will Benefit Those Living With HIV/AIDS
Early implementation of the Affordable Care Act will lead to long-term reduction in
health care costs, but a careful rollout will be necessary to avoid disruptions in HIV care.
Media contact: John Peller, 312-334-0921...
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UPDATE: The venue for this event has been changed to the large conference room at the AIDS Foundation of Chicago office, located at 200 W. Jackson, Suite 2200.
Please join the AIDS Foundation of Chicago and Amnesty International in welcoming Dr. Arash Alaei and Dr. Kamiar Alaei, Iranian physicians and pioneers in HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention, to Chicago on Tuesday, Nov...
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Iliana Gilliland never planned to move to Chicago.
Bombings and the constant threat of political violence made the choice for her.
Gilliland’s path has led her from the dangers of drug violence in Colombia to a long career in the HIV case management field. She fell into her career almost by happenstance but has stuck with it for 20 years out of a passion forged from...
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Let's hear it for the boys!
The AIDS Foundation of Chicago is proud to spotlight a men's fall fashion event in downtown Chicago hosted by Macy's, a generous sponsor of AFC's work.
Macy’s and OUT Magazine invite you to an exclusive preview of the hottest looks for Fall!
Join Macy’s Water Tower Place as we kick off the season in style. Check out the latest...
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