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...
by Theresa | Apr 20, 2017 | HIV prevention
The Vermont CARES Mobile testing van will be operating by the end of May. We cannot wait to show you the finish product. Vermont CARES would like to thank Lamoille Valley Ford and the Elton John Foundation for their support to get project of the ground.
by Theresa | Apr 5, 2016 | HIV prevention, Sticky
Vermont CARES would like to announce its partnership with North star Sports for this years Champ Ride. Welcome North Star Sports and thank you for supporting our mission. For all Champ Ride information visit: www.champride.org and for learn more about North Star...
by Theresa | Jul 30, 2012 | HIV prevention, Sticky
New data has been released suggesting that HIV treatment is one of the single most effective tools for slowing the spread of HIV – with the possibility of reducing risk of transmission by over 90%. (To be clear, this is separate from the concept of HIV treatment for...
by Theresa | Jul 27, 2012 | HIV prevention, Latest News, Sticky
While Vermont CARES certainly lauds new tools for Vermonters to get tested for HIV, we also remain strong advocates for the counseling, conversation, and risk reduction that comes with getting an HIV test with a trained HIV testing counselor. You may have heard...