HIV/AIDS advocates from across the United States gathered in Washington D.C. this past February to partake in AIDSWatch 2013, the nation’s largest annual constituent-based federal advocacy event. Thanks to the Treatment Access Expansion Project and AIDS United, it was an invigorating two days. In total there were 200 legislative meetings and 170 attendees!
The AIDS Foundation...
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Leaders from Illinois Department of Public Health on March 11, 2013 provided an update on proposed FY 14 state funding for IDPH and the funding outlook for HIV programs.
Overall, the news was mixed. While state general revenue funding for HIV programs has declined significantly over the past three years, IDPH has obtained new sources of state funding, such as the Quality of Life Lottery...
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Passage of HB 61 will encourage HIV testing among teens at risk of HIV
ALCC media contact: Ricardo Cifuentes 312 427 8990
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AFC media contact: Ramon Gardenhire, 301-379-3024
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The effort to repeal...
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State Must Reinvest Savings in HIV Prevention & Services to Link HIV-Positive People to Medical Care
SPRINGFIELD -- Illinois Governor Pat Quinn released a proposed $35.6 billion state budget on March 6 that would reduce state HIV/AIDS funding by $4.27 million, or 16 percent.
“Thanks to President Obama, many people with HIV will gain new health insurance coverage...
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State Must Reinvest Savings in HIV Prevention & Services to Link HIV-Positive People to Medical Care
SPRINGFIELD -- Illinois Governor Pat Quinn released a proposed $35.6 billion state budget on March 6 that would reduce state HIV/AIDS funding by $4.27 million, or 16 percent.
“Thanks to President Obama, many people with HIV will gain new health insurance coverage...
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The AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC) spearheaded or collaborated on the following bills during the 2012 Illinois General Assembly Veto session that will impact the lives of people living with or at risk of HIV/AIDS.
The bills are described below
HB 6253 – Medicaid Opportunity
Rep. Sara Feigenholtz (D-Chicago) & Sen. Heather Steans...
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UPDATE, December 2019: Click here to learn more about AFC's community mobilization work to reform HIV criminalization laws in Illinois.
UPDATE, May 2018: There have been no outward changes to Illinois’ legislation regarding HIV criminalization. However, AFC is part of a coalition working hard to eradicate the criminalization of HIV. Also, the HIV Criminalization Working...
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Federal investment will reduce impact of state budget cuts, continue access to life-saving HIV medications
CHICAGO, IL - The AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC) applauds the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for releasing $7.7 million in AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) emergency relief funding for Illinois. The money is part of an $80 million federal package announced...
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AIDS Foundation of Chicago at AIDS 2012
During the conference: HIV Prevention Justice Alliance (with another organization) is coordinating a Global Village Human Rights networking zone. AFC Staff: Julie Davids and Jim Merrell
SATURDAY, JULY 21
9 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Satellite: AIDS 2012...
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For the first time in more than 20 years, the International AIDS Conference is being hosted on American soil — and the AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC) will be front and center next week when it happens.
We invite you to be there with us, even if you’re sitting at your desk or at home.
The 2012 International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2012) convenes in the nation’s...
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