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Updates to the Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Opportunistic Infections in Adults and Adolescents with HIV

By Estela Balderas | October 18, 2022

September 28, 2022: The Panel on Opportunistic Infections in Adults and Adolescents (the Panel) updated the Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Opportunistic Infections in Adults and Adolescents with HIV. Highlights from the updated section are summarized below: Monkeypox: Added links to useful government and professional association websites.For a list of recent updates, please…

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Updates to the Guidelines for the Use of Antiretroviral Agents in Pediatric HIV Infection

By Estela Balderas | October 18, 2022

October 11, 2022: The Panel on Antiretroviral Therapy and Medical Management of Children Living with HIV (the Panel) has made revisions in the following sections of the Guidelines for the Use of Antiretroviral Agents in Pediatric HIV Infection to address U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of the dispersible tablet formulation of the fixed-dose combination…

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Important message for Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program) recipients.

By Estela Balderas | August 18, 2022

RWHAP funds may be used to pay for fees associated with vaccine administration and treatment of monkeypox for eligible clients, such as medical visit costs, including personal protective equipment for staff, vaccination supplies, including co-pays and deductibles for insured clients. Click here to view full announcement in PDF.

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CDC releases Interim Guidance for Prevention and Treatment of Monkeypox in Persons with HIV Infection

By Estela Balderas | August 11, 2022

CDC has released Interim Guidance for Prevention and Treatment of Monkeypox in Persons with HIV Infection. On August 4, 2022, the United States declared monkeypox a public health emergency. The current outbreak disproportionately affects gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (MSM). MSM are also disproportionately affected by HIV. A recent study provides insights into…

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Updates to the Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Opportunistic Infections in Adults and Adolescents with HIV

By Estela Balderas | August 4, 2022

The Panel on Opportunistic Infections in Adults and Adolescents (the Panel) updated the Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Opportunistic Infections in Adults and Adolescents with HIV. Highlights from the updated section are summarized below:  Monkeypox Added a brief statement about monkeypox with a link to information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Information…

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Illinois Governor Pritzker Issues Monkeypox Virus Public Health Emergency Declaration to Coordinate Statewide Response

By Estela Balderas | August 2, 2022

Monday, August 01, 2022: CHICAGO—Governor Pritzker issued a proclamation today declaring the monkeypox virus a public health emergency and declaring the state of Illinois a disaster area regarding the disease. The declaration, which applies to the entire state, will allow the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to utilize resources for coordinating logistics across state…

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CDC releases letter for health care professionals on addressing pain control in persons with monkeypox.

By Estela Balderas | August 2, 2022

As the 2022 monkeypox outbreak continues to accelerate, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released a “Dear Colleague Letter” for health care providers and care team members highlighting the importance of addressing pain control in persons with monkeypox. To view the letter (PDF) click here or view below.

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MATEC Illinois and AIDS Foundation’s Coming Home: Women, Race, Social Justice & HIV

By Estela Balderas | June 14, 2022

In March 2022, MATEC collaborated with the AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC) to present “Coming Home: Women, Race, Social Justice & HIV” virtual conference on National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. With the support of the RWHAP-funded Black Women First Initiative, AFC, one of the research and demonstration sites of the HRSA project) and…

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Illinois Governor Signs Bills Expanding Access to HIV and AIDS-Related Care and Prevention

By Estela Balderas | June 14, 2022

June 10, 2022: Governor JB Pritzker of Illinois signed HB4430 and HB5549 into law today, removing barriers to access for HIV and AIDS care and prevention. HB4430 allows pharmacists to dispense both pre- and post-exposure prophylaxis drugs (PrEP and PEP) without a prior referral from a doctor. HB5549 ensures funding from the African American HIV/AIDS…

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MATEC Wisconsin in search of a Program Director.

By Estela Balderas | April 30, 2022

MATEC Wisconsin, located at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, is currently recruiting a Program Director. In support of the Wisconsin office of the Midwest AIDS Training and Education Center (MATEC-WI) and under the direction of the MATEC-WI Clinical Director, the Program Director supervises the planning and implementation of MATEC-WI training and educational programs and activities. They…

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