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HIV and AIDS in America: A Snapshot

This information sheet provides an overview of HIV/AIDS in the United States, including the number of persons with the disease. It states that the number of new infections has remained stable, but that an estimated 50,000 persons who become newly infected every year is too high. It notes that nearly 13,000 people with AIDS still die each year in the United States. The information sheet provides statistics on the heavily affected populations by risk group and race/ethnicity.

Black Americans and HIV/AIDS

This information sheet provides epidemiologic information on African Americans and HIV/AIDS. It provides statistics related to age, sex, transmission method, geography, treatment, and service utilization.

Medicare and HIV/AIDS

This information sheet discusses Medicare coverage for people age 65 and older or younger people who are disabled by HIV. The information sheet explains Medicare benefits, eligibility, Medicare spending and caseload, and its future outlook. A profile of HIV/AIDS patients receiving Medicare is presented. Filling the gaps in Medicare coverage with Medicaid or other programs such as the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP).

Positive Spin

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Positive Spin
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AIDS.gov

Positive Spin is a digital educational tool developed by AIDS.gov that uses the power of personal stories and video to raise awareness about the HIV care continuum and to encourage people living with HIV to get into treatment. The campaign encourages people to share their story on social media using...

One & Only Campaign

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One & Only Campaign

The One & Only Campaign raises awareness among patients and healthcare providers about safe injection practices. The campaign aims to eradicate outbreaks resulting from unsafe injection practices. The goal of the campaign is to ensure patients are protected each and every time they receive a medical...

Information is Powerful Medicine

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Information is Powerful Medicine
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights

The Information Is Powerful Medicine campaign aims to increase awareness of HIPAA rights and benefits among HIV-positive Black men who have sex with men. Campaign materials include a website, web banners, brochures, and posters. Ads will also appear in national publications, websites, and social...

Take Control!

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Take Control!
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New York State Department of Health
The New York State Department of Health's Take Control! public health campaign is designed to provide New York State teens and young adults with information and local resources to promote positive sexual health. The campaign supports and encourages responsible sexual health choices including...

HIV is Ageless

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HIV is Ageless
Gay Men's Health Crisis

The campaign encourages people of all ages to get tested for HIV and reminds people that "regardless of age, people can be at risk for HIV if they have unprotected sex or share needles." The images used in the campaign reflect the diversity of women and men in terms of age, race and culture.