(note: empiric treatment = treatment administered based on symptoms, before a confirmed diagnosis. Empiric treatment is important for STI treatment when consequences of untreated disease far outweigh any downside of treating, and the opportunity to see patient a second time is uncertain) Chlamydia trachomatis is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI). If left untreated, the infection can result in …
NWAC to Help Women-led and Serving Organizations Play a Key Role in “Getting to Zero”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 28, 2012 Contact: Vanessa Johnson, National Coordinator, NWAC at [email protected] WASHINGTON, DC; November 28, 2012 — In observance of World AIDS Day on December 1, 2012, the National Women and AIDS Collective (NWAC) implores those who care about women to acknowledge and support the role that women-led and serving organizations can play in “Getting to Zero.” …
World AIDS Day: Many Women, One Voice Screening and Panel Discussion
The Oakland Many Women, One Voice Collaborative (MWOV) is pleased to invite you to this exciting and informative event! Save the date! Many Women, One Voice: African American Women and HIV: film screening and panel discussion When: Saturday Dec. 1st from 2pm – 5pm Where: Alumni House, UC Berkeley Hosted by: Get Screened Oakland, SHERO Women’s Empowerment Network, Sigma Gamma …
Turning the Tide in Oakland: AIDS 2012 Hub
Women Organized to Respond to Life-threatening Diseases, U.S. Positive Women’s Network & The Greater Oakland Shadow City Coalition invite you to: AIDS 2012 Report Back & Strategy Session for the Greater Oakland Community on Friday October 12th, 2012 Join WORLD, PWN, and the Greater Oakland Shadow City Coalition* for a day of exciting, timely discussions regarding the latest science and …
JusticeMakers 2012 HIV/AIDS Global Competition
JusticeMakers selects 12 projects that advance legal rights of those living with HIV/AIDS in the criminal justice system, and awards projects with $5,000 in seed funding. Visit the website and find out how to apply for a JusticeMakers fellowship.
U.S. Conference on AIDS 2012: Focus on Women
We hope to see you at the U.S. Conference on AIDS in Vegas! Check out the schedule below and other sessions of interest. Stay connected with us on facebook and twitter #uspwn. Are you hosting any events or sessions at USCA? Email sbrastogi(at)womenhiv.org and we will add them to the list! Sunday September 30th 10:30am – 12pm PWN session: Speak …