by Theresa | Aug 25, 2010 | Uncategorized
Vermont CARES has concurred with the World Health Organization and others for years that encouraging human rights globally – and locally – is instrumental in reducing new HIV infections. Oppression, stigma, and putative policy together create environments...
by Theresa | Aug 21, 2010 | Uncategorized
We were very pleased to read that the FDA has given approval to a new HIV test that detects not just antibodies to HIV (the body’s immune response to the virus) but also the virus’ antigen itself. By making it easier for laboratories to test directly for...
by Theresa | Aug 13, 2010 | Uncategorized
Vermont CARES would like to congratulate the 133 organizations that recently received direct federal support for HIV prevention programs. The application process was impressive and the vetting intensive. Vermont CARES and several local HIV-focused organizations...
by Theresa | Aug 13, 2010 | Uncategorized
According to a recent CDC study, “poverty is the single most important demographic factor associated with HIV infection among inner-city heterosexuals.” This conclusion was reached after studies found that HIV prevelance was more than 5 times...
by Theresa | Jul 22, 2010 | Uncategorized
We’re so excited about our new online video about the stigma of HIV in Vermont. We hope by sharing this online, on public access television, and free of charge with various schools around the state who can’t bring in HIV+ speakers, we can begin to really...
by Theresa | Jul 12, 2010 | Uncategorized
We are gratified to hear that a solution – albeit a short-term one – may resolve the long and extremely harmful waiting lists of people with HIV/AIDS waiting for HIV medications through state-funded programs. Vermont is not one of these states – our...
