The CAEAR Coalition PLWHA Caucus is beginning the process of developing “Best Practices” for consumer engagement and empowerment on Planning Councils. These best practices will address:
Late today Lambda Legal learned that, after signing a memo directing the Secretary of Health and Human Services to take steps to address hospital visitation and other health care issues affecting LGBT families, President Barack Obama called Lambda Legal client Janice Langbehn to express his sympathies for the tragic loss of her partner Lisa Pond and the treatment she suffered. Read more…
Stepped-up vaccination requirements, a boost in resources for prevention and treatment, and a public awareness campaign similar to the effort that dispelled the stigma of HIV/AIDS are needed to curb the health threats posed by hepatitis B and hepatitis C, says a new report from the Institute of Medicine. Read more…
NASTAD has updated its ADAP waiting list totals. There are currently 859 individuals on waiting lists in 10 states. This update does not include an update of other cost containment measures; only waiting list numbers.