http://blog.aac.org A Blog Devoted to Stopping the HIV/AIDS Epidemic Thu, 22 Sep 2011 13:41:06 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en September 20, 2011 – AIDS Action Committee supports expanded HIV testing in Massachusetts. Increased, routine HIV testing would result in more state residents knowing their HIV status, and, if they are positive, getting them linked to the care that will improve their own individual health outcomes and make them less likely ... http://blog.aac.org/index.php/2011/09/21/aids-action-committee-supports-expanded-hiv-testing-in-massachusetts/ Statement from Rebecca Haag, President & CEO, AIDS Action Committee: “We are deeply disappointed with the Conference Committee budget cutting $1.5 million in the HIV/AIDS line item. This is the third year in a row that the HIV/AIDS line item has been cut by $1.5 million or more. Last year’s cut ... http://blog.aac.org/index.php/2011/07/01/the-ma-legislature-has-finalized-a-budget-for-2012-cutting-15m-for-hivaids-services/ From health care funding to anti-discrimination laws, public policy plays a key role in the fight against HIV/AIDS. That's why AIDS Action maintains a strong advocacy presence at the local, state, and federal levels. Our public policy work is especially important on Beacon Hill, where decisions are routinely made that impact ... http://blog.aac.org/index.php/2011/06/22/updates-from-the-state-house-june-22-2011/ MariaTalks.com remains a medically-accurate and science-based source of information for teens about matters related to sexual health. The content changes to the site made today were minimal and no sections were deleted.  Most of the changes made just repeated information already on the site in another section. Some content was ... http://blog.aac.org/index.php/2011/06/10/statement-by-rebecca-haag-president-ceo-of-aids-action-committee-on-mariatalkscom/ Media Contact: Paul Twitchell, ptwitchell@aac.org, 617.450.1215 BOSTON, April 13, 2010 — Statement by Rebecca Haag, AIDS Action President & CEO on $2 million cut to HIV/AIDS line item in Senate Ways & Means budget:   “The Senate Ways & Means budget released today is a short-sighted approach to the state’s investment in public ... http://blog.aac.org/index.php/2011/05/18/aids-action-statement-on-proposed-budget-cuts-in-ma-senate/ May is Hepatitis Awareness Month. Currently, more than 3 million people in the U.S. and 170 million worldwide are infected with the hepatitis C virus (HCV).   HCV-related liver disease and other health complications now claim an estimated 8,000 to 12,000 American lives each year – making HCV the fourth leading infectious ... http://blog.aac.org/index.php/2011/05/12/progress-and-challenges-in-hepatitis-c/ In recognition of 30 Years of AIDS, the Boston LGBT Film Festival in conjunction with AIDS Action Committee of Massachusetts will be sponsoring two special film screenings on Sunday May 8, 2011 and Sunday May 15, 2011. “We are proud to be participating in The Boston LGBT Film Festival this year ... http://blog.aac.org/index.php/2011/05/06/boston-lgbt-film-festival-and-aids-action-committee-of-massachusetts-to-present-two-films/ Note: Due to the high volume of visits to MariaTalks.com, the site is occasionally going offline. If you experience delays when trying to view the site, please be patient and try again at a later time.   It's been nearly two weeks since the Boston Herald ran a cover story calling into ... http://blog.aac.org/index.php/2011/05/02/aids-action-issues-response-to-63-legislators-who-signed-letter-calling-mariatalkscom-into-question/ The Fourth Annual Stand Against Racism takes place today, April 29. The YWCA-sponsored event will see more than 250,000 individuals and organizations take a Stand Against Racism by raising awareness of racism and suggesting ways to eliminate it. AIDS Action Committee is participating in Stand Against Racism today as part ... http://blog.aac.org/index.php/2011/04/29/standing-against-racism-what-you-can-do/ Statement by Rebecca Haag, AIDS Action President & CEO BOSTON, April 27, 2011—“The public health amendment passed by the House yesterday is a smart and focused investment in public health. Prevention and wellness programs are critical to long-term savings in health care. Over the last 10 years, the state’s investment in ... http://blog.aac.org/index.php/2011/04/27/massachusetts-house-passes-public-health-amendment-adding-25m-to-hivaids-funding/