If you have a condition that indicates you are immunocompromised with a CD4 < 350, and you have received a COVID-19 Omicron vaccine booster within the last 7 weeks, or plan to receive a booster in the near future, you may be eligible for free antibody testing and the opportunity for future participation in COVID-19 … Read more
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced it is proposing a change from time-based deferrals to assessing blood donor eligibility using gender-inclusive, individual risk-based questions to reduce the risk of transfusion-transmitted HIV. This proposal is in line with policies in place in countries like the United Kingdom and Canada. These draft recommendations are based … Read more
The Alzheimers Association estimates that 7.4% of the LGBTQ+ adult population is living with dementia. This is in part due to the fact that LGBTQ+ people have greater health disparities, many of which are risks for dementia. This includes depression, obesity, alcohol and tobacco, cardiovascular disease, and HIV/AIDS. LGBTQ+ adults with dementia face unique challenges … Read more
AIDS Delaware has partnered with Q Care Plus to provide another tool in the fight to end HIV. Q Care Plus makes accessing PrEP easy by providing flexible options like virtual provider visits with PrEP experts, convenient labs like at-home testing kits or in-person at traditional labs, and medications delivered right to your door. “This … Read more
The Delaware Healthcare Association has released a 2022 Health Equity Report. The Delaware Healthcare Association (DHA) was formed in 1967 to assist Delaware hospitals in working on issues concerning health care and the hospital industry. President Wayne Smith stated: “Advancing health equity is a top priority for all our members. Our members are in alignment … Read more
The HIV League is accepting applications for their 2023 round of HIV League Scholarships. Scholars who are selected will receive $3,500 for their educational goals. Applications must be received by January 31st, 2023. Apply now at hivleague.org/scholarship. If you have any questions about the scholarship or appolication process please reach out to daniel@hivleague.org.
Earn $100 Gift Card for your time if you qualify and participate. As a result of low cancer screening rates and high cancer mortality rates among the LGTBQIA+ community in Delaware, the Delaware Division of Public Health (DDPH) is implementing a cancer screening advertising campaign to encourage members of this community to get screened for … Read more
We are absolutely devastated by the horrendous act of violence at Club Q in Colorado Springs. We join friends, family members, and the LGBGQ community in Colorado Springs in mourning the loss of five loved ones today. Everyone’s reactions to incidents like this can be different. Whether you were directly impacted or not, we know … Read more
HealthHIV’s Pozitively Aging program seeks to improve care coordination for those aging with HIV. As part of this program, they are conducting a brief annual survey on the state of aging with HIV. HealthHIV is interested in hearing the perspectives of people who have had HIV for 15 years or more, as well as people … Read more
These days there is so much information available online that it can be overwhelming and confusing trying to navigate all the different sources. Resources like Webmd and Wikipedia provide a wealth of available information, but knowing what should apply to your own situation, and what information can be trusted, is often difficult to determine. Applying … Read more