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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.
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Updates to the Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Opportunistic Infections in Adults and Adolescents with HIV
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 about…
Illinois Governor Pritzker Issues Monkeypox Virus Public Health Emergency Declaration to Coordinate Statewide Response
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…
CDC releases letter for health care professionals on addressing pain control in persons with monkeypox.
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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