The Midwest AIDS Training and Education Center (@MATEC_HIV) at University of Illinois Chicago has treated people with HIV and AIDS and reduced new diagnoses since 1988. Now, new federal funding ensures that MATEC's mission will continue for years to come. 🏥 today.uic.edu/preparing-the-…

Virtual HIV Prevention Social Media Training To Reach Young MSM of Color This free training will be held on Jan. 30, 9 AM-1:30 PM CT With disproportionate HIV rates among young African-American and Latino men who have sex with men (MSM), this training will assist attendees in

The only way to know your HIV status is to get tested. Knowing your status gives you powerful information to keep you and your partner healthy. Find testing sites near you: locator.hiv.gov #NBHAAD

Black health advocacy group calls for more Illinois tax dollars for HIV care thecentersquare.com/illinois/artic…

Join the Illinois Public Health Association for our next virtual #HIV Prevention Social Media Training to Reach Young MSM of Color. This free training will be held on Feb. 27 from 9 am to 1:30 pm CT. Please sign up today! bit.ly/40YtgeS

Eaglets: State rep calls for equity in funding for HIV in Black community illinoiseagle.com/2025/02/22/eag…

TODAY at 3pm ET / 2pm CT: Two #EHE project teams will present key findings and strategies from their community-centered #HIV testing interventions in an ISCI webinar. Join on Zoom. Registration: buff.ly/41oRhxl

We just emailed our legislators to support Open Access to HIV Prevention & Treatment Medications! Click here to join us: p2a.co/D0WF8ow

Complimentary Webinar on expanding access to contraceptives and HIV services provided by pharmacists enrolled in the Illinois Medicaid Program 💊🖥️ ▶️🔗Register here: ow.ly/CNjp50V7WJr #IAMHP #HFS #ICAN! #IPhA #IRMA #ICHP #Pharmacy #ILMedicaid

Proposed Illinois bill aims to ease access to HIV medication without prior authorization. wandtv.com/news/statehous…

Join IPHA for the next virtual #HIV Prevention Social Media Training to Reach Young MSM of Color. This free training will be held on March 28 from 9 am to 1:30 pm CT. Register at form.jotform.com/250585751901156 by March 26. See graphic for more details.

A House committee approved a plan this week to codify guidance that allows doctors to prescribe HIV medication and preventative care without needing prior authorization. healthnewsillinois.com/2025/03/13/hou…

(+) ! More Notes On Women's Health Month: Dynamic Impact Of Stem Cells On HIV-1 ! Researchers: 5th person cured of HIV after groundbreaking treatment | ABCNL youtu.be/Xz0uQmLJqi4?si… via YouTube

Dynamic GENE Therapy On Treating HIV-1 Scientists say they can cut HIV out of cells | BBC News youtu.be/8agSFZqdq_I?si… via YouTube

(+)!(+) 2025 From The Desk Of J.Johnson : More Amazing Notes On GeneTherapy To Induce Remission or Cure In HIV-1 Patients.

At #CROI2025, our physician researcher Paul Rubinstein of University of Illinois Chicago UI Health presented findings from Chicago Patient (8th person living w/ HIV in remission off #ART after CCR5d32/d32 allogeneic stem cell transplant). NIAID News,#NIAIDVRC,National Cancer Institute & Cook County Health collab vital.

IDPH | Illinois Department of Public Health offers easy-to-access service that could provide free #HIV PrEP medications for your patients and community buff.ly/8c5uEiF