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
It has been almost ten years since the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) changed longstanding policy and began coverage of medically necessary gender-affirming surgeries. In that time there has been significant clarification of Medicare policies for many services to transgender adults. The National Resource Center on LGBTQ+ Aging and their colleagues have put … 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
Deepen your family’s anti-racism work with tangible, age-appropriate actions for parents, caregivers, and children that can start or continue conversations about Black history, Black excellence, race and racism. Family Equality Council has developed an Anti-Racist Toolkit that is available online. The toolkit seeks to empower families to deepen their anti-racism work through tangible, age-appropriate opportunities … Read more
My Story Out Loud is a digital storytelling project dedicated to uplifting the narratives of LGBTQ+ youth of color and young people living with HIV across the nation by capturing our stories and experiences. #MyStoryOutLoud is a program of Advocates for Youth. Visit the #MyStoryOutLoud Facebook Page Visit the #MyStoryOutLoud Website
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
imi is a free, digital, science-backed mental health web tool for queer teens to learn coping skills, hear stories from real LGBTQ+ teens, and explore resources that affirm queer identities and boost mental health. imi was developed by by Hopelab in partnership with CenterLink, the It Gets Better Project, and hundreds of LGBTQ+ young people. … 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.