by Peter Jacobsen | Jul 27, 2019 | HIV prevention, Sticky
Vermont CARES is hiring a Harm Reduction Manager, to lead our syringe service, overdose prevention, and overall harm reduction education and advocacy programming. Job description is below, and all applicants are encouraged to reach out to Theresa Vezina with a resume...
by Peter Jacobsen | Jul 26, 2019 | HIV prevention, Sticky
Vermont CARES is hiring a services director, leading a team of case managers and diverse programs serving Vermonters with HIV. Job description is below, and all applicants are encouraged to reach out to Peter Jacobsen with a resume and cover letter if interested....
by Theresa | Feb 15, 2018 | HIV prevention, Science and Medicine, Sticky
Vermont CARES wanted to share the following article from the New York Times, discussing the case of one patient using PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) to reduce his risk of HIV. Apparently, this prescription, which is proven effective at reducing HIV risk along with...
by Theresa | Jan 18, 2018 | Current Events, HIV prevention, Rural HIV/AIDS, Science and Medicine, Sticky
Our friends at the Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont gathered together a few dozen researchers yesterday to present findings from fall 2017 studies and projects. We were proud to again partner with some of the finest future leaders in healthcare,...
by Theresa | Jan 16, 2018 | Current Events, HIV prevention, Latest News, Science and Medicine, Sticky
Despite recommendations that as many as 1 in 4 gay men, as well as sex workers, injection drug users, and others at very high risk, consider using PrEP as a medication to reduce their chances of HIV infection, uptake in the U.S. remains low, according to a new report....
by Theresa | Sep 27, 2017 | Current Events, General, HIV prevention, Rural HIV/AIDS, Sticky
Starting this coming Monday, October 2nd, Vermont CARES will make some changes to our testing program, and we want you to know what’s changing and why. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have made recommendations about how to most effectively reach...
