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May 18, 2012  Saturday, May 19 is the eighth annual National Asian & Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. It is also the first ever National Hepatitis Testing Day. Given the heavy toll both epidemics have had on America’s Asian and Pacific Islander (API) communities, it is fitting that these awareness campaigns will take place on the same day.  |
May 17, 2012  On Thursday, May 10, the House of Representatives passed the Sequester Reconciliation Act of 2012 (H.R. 5652). Championed by Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan and conservative House leadership, it 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 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. |
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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