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Rutgers University Gets $10.1M From NIH for HIV Research

Poz - 27 February 2013 - 3:00pm
Professor Eddy Arnold, PhD, is the lead researcher.

C. Everett Koop, Former Surgeon General, Dies

Poz - 26 February 2013 - 3:00pm
In 1986, Koop issued a 36-page report on AIDS with plain discussion about HIV transmission. 

Bill Would Lower HIV Criminal Penalties in Iowa

Poz - 26 February 2013 - 3:00pm
The proposed legislation would lower the current maximum penalty of 25 years in prison to five years.

Sequester Would Cut $380M From PEPFAR

Poz - 25 February 2013 - 3:00pm
Major cuts to federal spending—including HIV/AIDS funding—could begin March 1.

Bipartisan Federal Bill Would Lift Ban on HIV Organ Transplants

Poz - 25 February 2013 - 3:00pm
The organ donation pool could increase by 500 to 600 donors a year.

NIH Gives University of California $3.4M for HIV Aging Study

Poz - 22 February 2013 - 3:00pm
The study will be a first of its kind.

N.C. Black Church Offers HIV Testing

Poz - 22 February 2013 - 3:00pm
An average of one person is diagnosed with HIV each day in the county.

Attempted Murder Charges for Kentucky Inmate With HIV

Poz - 21 February 2013 - 3:00pm
He allegedly threw urine at a corrections officer.

Bills to Further Punish Throwing of Bodily Substances in Utah

Poz - 21 February 2013 - 3:00pm
The list already includes saliva, blood, urine and feces. 

Changes in Messaging, Attitudes on Teen Substance Abuse

Poz - 20 February 2013 - 3:00pm
The percentage of prevention messages from media and school-based prevention messages both fell.

Bill Would Decriminalize Marijuana in Michigan

Poz - 20 February 2013 - 3:00pm
Detroit and Grand Rapids have already decriminalized pot. 

HIV, Hep Complaint Filed Against California Medical Center

Poz - 19 February 2013 - 3:00pm
State health officials recently sanctioned the center.

PACHA Calls for Repeal of HIV Criminalization Laws

Poz - 19 February 2013 - 3:00pm
It seeks federal guidance and incentives for states to eliminate HIV-specific laws.

NAPWHA Ceases Operations, Files for Bankruptcy

Poz - 15 February 2013 - 3:00pm
The NAPWHA statement does not explain why the organization failed.

2013 Comprehensive Sex Ed Bill by Rep. Lee, Sen. Lautenberg

Poz - 15 February 2013 - 3:00pm
They introduced a similar bill to Congress in 2011.

Justice Department Settles HIV Suit Against Missouri Clinic

Poz - 14 February 2013 - 3:00pm
The settlement resolves allegations that the Castlewood Treatment Center violated the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Bills Introduced in Congress Would Change U.S. Marijuana Laws

Poz - 14 February 2013 - 3:00pm
The bills are among several others being worked on by lawmakers. 

International Condom Day 2013

Poz - 13 February 2013 - 3:00pm
The date of the event coincides with St. Valentine’s Day.

Obama Seeks 'AIDS-Free Generation' in State of the Union

Poz - 13 February 2013 - 3:00pm
Advocates urged Obama not to make expected huge cuts to global HIV funding.

MAC AIDS Fund, AIDS United Launch $4M Retention Initiative

Poz - 12 February 2013 - 3:00pm
Seven grantees in the first cohort got $1 million in initial grants.
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