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We serve the states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio and Wisconsin.

Ending the HIV Epidemic in the Midwest

MATEC is enhancing the capacity of health care professionals to end the HIV epidemic throughout the Midwest as a funded partner of the national Ending the HIV Epidemic: A Plan for America initiative.

Latest News

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…

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.

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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