Biden-Harris Administration Policy Expands Access to Life-Saving Organs for People with HIV
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a final rule that will expand access to kidney and liver transplants for people with HIV by removing clinical research requirements for these transplants. This action marks a significant step forward in increasing the availability of life-saving organs for all patients regardless of their HIV status while continuing to reduce barriers and stigma for people with HIV.
KESQ: Security and health measures aim to keep Palm Springs Pride celebrations safe
Officials said they are increasing health protocols for the annual weekend event to ensure everyone stays safe. Several vaccines will be offered during Pride, including the Mpox vaccine.
KMIR — Vaccines Available at Palm Springs Pride
National Coalition for LGBTQ Health’s Marco Winkler shares the importance and availability of mpox vaccines during Palm Springs Pride.
Emory University’s WMRE on Atlanta Pride and mpox
The National Coalition for LGBTQ Health’s Director of Communications, Marco Winkler, connects with Emory University’s WMRE radio station on Atlanta Pride and steps you can take to protect yourself from mpox.
National LGBTQ+ expert discusses how to keep safe during Atlanta Pride
Brian Hujdich, Executive Director of the National Coalition for LGBTQ Health, says that getting vaccinated against mpox is the best way to protect yourself and the community against the disease. In an interview, Brian will share more about preventive measures for mpox, HIV, STDs, and other ways to stay healthy.
Hate delays getting your prescriptions approved?
Putting limits on the price of expensive drugs may sound like a great way for a state to save its residents money and encourage them to fill their prescriptions and stay healthy. That is what the new wave of prescription drug affordability boards, or PDABs, in 11 states are promising.
Global Mpox Emergency Sparks Concern in U.S.
As a more dangerous and contagious new strain of the virus spreads in Africa, U.S. public health officials are carefully monitoring the risk.
Global emergency declared over a new mpox outbreak. What to know in Florida
There have been more than 1,000 reported cases of mpox in the country this year, CDC data shows. Florida has reported more than 100 cases this year, with more than half involving South Florida residents, according to preliminary data from the state’s reportable disease surveillance system.
FDA clears first at-home syphilis test amid surge in cases
The Food and Drug Administration on Friday authorized the first at-home syphilis test amid surging cases of the bacterial infection and calls from federal health officials for innovative strategies to detect the disease.
