The Grady Health System again faces a precarious future, even as it reached milestones last week with its advanced surgical center and new funding for the center that specializes in HIV/AIDS treatment.
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After 17 months, Atlanta to release federal funds to people with AIDS amid COVID-19
People with AIDS who are impacted by COVID-19 may see some financial relief now that Atlanta is to release $1.6 million in federal funds it’s held 17 months and might have to return to the government.
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Reporter’s Notebook: DeKalb Avenue is getting a makeover
Today in Georgia history … Mary Latimer McLendon, a fierce proponent of women’s rights, was born in DeKalb County on June 24, 1840. In 1894, she founded the Atlanta chapter of the Georgia Women’s Suffrage Association and served as the chapter’s president for 18 years. On to other news from the week: DeKalb Avenue is […]
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Atlanta Pride: How Impulse Atlanta is using traditional and non-traditional tactics to help in the fight against HIV/AIDS
This affinity group of the AIDS Health Foundation promotes sexual health and lifestyle wellness using modern social approaches. By Allison Joyner With the growing number of HIV/AIDS cases in the metro, the Atlanta chapter of AIDS Health Foundation affinity group, Impulse, helps gay men with awareness and treatment. Rig Rush is the director of marketing […]
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Ryan White funds for HIV care in pipeline as COVID-19 risks continue
As the CDC establishes the COVID-19 risks for persons living with HIV, metro Atlanta is on track to receive $28 million in federal funding to continue for a year HIV treatment programs for low-income residents in 20 counties.
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Reporter’s Notebook: Biden, Harris come to Atlanta
Atlanta is one of the best cities to live in the U.S., according to a new report from Niche. Atlanta ranked #18 for best cities for young professionals and #42 for best cities to live in overall. The city also ranked as #42 for healthiest places to live. Cheers to our city! We’re proud to […]
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COVID complicates HIV fight
COVID makes the fight against HIV harder, but also shows that the world can unite to fight a virus.
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HIV/AIDS atop agenda for Atlanta’s new chief health officer, Fulton’s expanded services
Two significant changes in public health and HIV/AIDS programs are underway in Atlanta and Fulton County. The measures include: Atlanta’s newly created position of chief health officer; and Fulton’s expansion and renaming of its HIV services program to manage President Trump’s goal of ending the HIV epidemic in the United States.
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Investing in a Healthy Future
By Charles Redding 2017 has been a difficult year for many. Outbreaks of infectious diseases like cholera and diphtheria have ravaged medically underserved communities in multiple countries. Poor healthcare in refugee camps has caused complications for pregnant mothers fleeing dangerous areas. The distribution of a faulty vaccine has left children in the Philippines at greater […]
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New collaborative directs funding to fight HIV/AIDS in the South
By Dan Williams, program officer, Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Friday, December 1, marked the 29th anniversary of World AIDS Day, a day we pause to lend support to people living with HIV and to remember those who have died from AIDS. Over 29 years we have seen great progress in the fight against HIV, […]
