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December 29, 2009

In Loving Memory

Marcel Miranda

1956 - 2009

It is with sadness that we recognize the loss of our friend and colleague Marcel Miranda. A celebration of his life will be held on Sunday, January 24, 2010

at 1:00Pm in the Glide Sanctuary (330 Ellis @ Taylor).

If you have any questions, please contact Thomas Knoble at 415.703.7279.

October 20, 2009

H1N1 Swine Flu

H1N1 swine flu is a new influenza virus causing illness in people. It was first found in people in April 2009. Swine flu has caused illnes all over the world, including San Francisco.

For up-to-date information about H1N1 swine flu, please visit the Department of Public Health H1N1 swine flu website at: http://www.sfcdcp.org/swineflu.html

August 18, 2009

HPPC is Recruiting for New Members

The Membership/Community Liaison Committee of the HIV Prevention Planning Council (HPPC) has reopened the recruitment of new members among these several targeted populations:

If you are interested or know of someone who is interested, please apply by filling out an HPPC membership application by 5 PM on August 28, 2009. The only requirements for membership are that interested individuals live or work in San Francisco and can commit 7-10 hours a month to HPPC business. We encourage anyone to apply who is committed to HIV prevention and willing to contribute to the work of the Council.

July 31, 2009

RFP 23-2009

Behavioral Health Services Mega-RFP 

The SF Dept. of Public Health, Community Behavioral Health Services (CBHS) is soliciting proposals from interested proposers to provide behavioral health services to (1) children, youth and their families (CYF) and (2) transitional youth, adults and older adults. This Request for Proposals (RFP) includes a wide range of behavioral health (mental health and substance abuse) modalities.  The RFP also includes services and supports funded through the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) for transitional age youth, adults and older adults. View details

July 15 , 2009

RFP 21-2009
Health Education & Risk Reduction Services to Latina Transfemales

The City and County of San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH), Community Programs - HIV Prevention Services (HPS), is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) to provide Health Education & Risk Reduction Services (HERR) to the  Latina Transfemale population.  View details  

June 27, 2009
This year, National HIV Testing Day is on Saturday, June 27th. Across the country, thousands of HIV counseling and testing sites, state and local health departments, and community-based HIV/AIDS service providers will participate in NHTD events by holding health fairs, providing community and media outreach, hosting special testing-related events, or operating extended hours. View San Francisco events

August 4, 2008
On August 3rd, the CDC released updated national estimates of the annual number of new HIV infections in the U.S. The new analysis discovered that there were about 56,300 new HIV infections in the U.S. in 2006, about 40% higher than the CDC's estimates for each of the previous few years. The study did not calculate the total number of U.S. residents living with HIV/AIDS, although such estimates are expected soon.
CDC Press Release
Local ABC7 news story about updated HIV estimates
CDC's Kevin Fenton Discusses HIV Incidence in the U.S.
CDC website: HIV/AIDS Surveillance, HIV Incidence

 June 3 , 2008
In 2007, four HIV prevention agencies participated in a qualitative evaluation/story-telling project, where they worked with researchers to tell the story of HIV prevention through the voices of staff, volunteers, and clients. The Project STOREE Qualitative Evaluation final report is now available.

April 30, 2008
Today, MTVu and the Kaiser Family Foundation, in partnership with POZ Magazine, unveiled "Pos or Not" an online game that challenges stereotypes and breaks down the barriers that may prevent people from talking openly about HIV/AIDS, getting tested, and using protection. It also provides users with HIV prevention information and local HIV and STD testing resources. Full Story

April 24, 2008
HIV Prevention Director ups public role (BAR 4/24)

April 19, 2008
SFDPH publishes research paper, looking at HAART use and HIV transmission risk among individuals who are HIV infected and recently released from jail. View research paper

April 17, 2008
The HIV Prevention Section is holding a series of community meetings with the residents of various San Francisco neighborhoods to discuss current prevention efforts, and to gather community input and feedback on potential future prevention strategies. For more information, call 415-554-9000.

February 22, 2008
New website assists providers with developing evidence-based HIV Prevention programming in California: CHOICEHIV.ORG


February 5, 2008
San Francisco AIDS Foundation and San Francisco Department of Public Health Issue Statement on the Swiss AIDS Commission's Report on HIV Transmission (PDF)

February 1, 2008
Oral Sex brochure updated for 2008: "Oral Sex - Using Your Head" (PDF) (front, back)

January 18, 2008
SFDPH Health Advisory released on Community Associated Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (CA-MRSA) Infections in San Francisco

August 16, 2007

HIV Prevention chief named (BAR 8/16)

 

 

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