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May 15, 2012  Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Blood Products Advisory Committee recommended approval of the first ever in-home rapid HIV test. The product – the OraQuick In-Home HIV Test – is manufactured by OraSure Technologies, Inc. and is the same device as the OraQuick Rapid Test, which is already approved for use in a broad range of health care settings and is the standard of care at most testing sites around the country. Its accuracy, ease, and efficiency have been repeatedly demonstrated in national studies.  |
May 10, 2012 Moments ago, the House of Representatives passed the Sequester Reconciliation Act of 2012 (H.R. 5652). This legislation, championed by Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan and conservative House leadership, would reduce the deficit on the backs of the nation’s poor and uninsured, by reducing or eliminating billions in funding for health care and nutritional aid, while brazenly dismissing any tax increases on even the nation’s wealthiest citizens. |
May 3, 2012  House Republicans have introduced legislation to replace mandatory spending cuts required by last year's Budget Control Act. The bill is the start of an effort by House leadership to prevent $600 billion in defense cuts over 10 years. |
April 27, 2012 Yesterday, Senator Akaka (D-HI) introduced the Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2012 (S. 2474) to address health disparities facing communities of color. |
April 25, 2012 Today, NMAC celebrates ACT UP and its 25 years of service and activism. At a time when misinformation and fear were pervasive, ACT UP stepped forward to give voice to those living with and affected by the widening HIV/AIDS epidemic. Grassroots to its core, it provided a critical outlet for those who were infected, as well as their loved ones to speak out, and act up – to demand action from government and the private sector, which to that point had been all but silent on the growing public health crisis. |
September 30, 2012  The National Minority AIDS Council (NMAC) is returning to where it all began, Las Vegas, NV, for the 2012 U.S. Conference on AIDS! 25 years ago, NMAC was founded in a trailer park behind the Circus Circus hotel in Las Vegas. Next year, to honor our roots, we will be returning for the 16th annual U.S. Conference on AIDS. Don't miss out! Check back here for more information as it becomes available! |
May 8, 2012  This story has nothing to do with work. I wrote it in tribute to my father who passed away last week. Like many gay men, I had a challenging relationship with my Dad. It was difficult because we liked very different things. But we both really tried. |
April 26, 2012  Last year Secretary Hillary Clinton called for the U.S. to demonstrate leadership and bring about "an AIDS free generation." On World AIDS Day 2011, President Obama announced a deepened U.S. commitment to fighting the pandemic, declaring "make no mistake, we are going to win this fight." |
April 16, 2012  At the 2011 USCA in Chicago, you may have noticed the unveiling of several new division names here at NMAC, including our technical assistance division. |
April 11, 2012  I am not usually an overly cautious man -- just look at the way I dress! However, the revised HIV Treatment Guidelines from the Department of Health and Human Services have given me pause. I find myself both cautiously optimistic, and honestly have some concerns. |
March 27, 2012  My father has a leaky heart valve. Due to his advanced age and other health issues, the doctors have no more options. We're bringing him home. We have hospice to manage his pain and family to comfort his soul. |
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