Health

Kaiser PrEP Users See No New HIV Infections

Kaiser PrEP Users See No New HIV Infections

  • HEALTH
  • by Liz Highleyman
  • Dec 11, 2014

No new HIV infections have occurred among more than 500 Kaiser Permanente members using pre-exposure prophylaxis -- better known as PrEP -- but condom use appears to be declining among a subset of gay men.

CPMC's Proposed AIDS Changes Criticized

CPMC's Proposed AIDS Changes Criticized

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  • by Seth Hemmelgarn
  • Nov 23, 2014

San Franciscans living with HIV/AIDS and advocates are criticizing changes to the way California Pacific Medical Center's Davies campus delivers some services.

AHF Clinic Will Offer PrEP Prescriptions

AHF Clinic Will Offer PrEP Prescriptions

  • HEALTH
  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • Nov 8, 2014

The head of Los Angeles-based AIDS Healthcare Foundation may be against PrEP, but its new health care center in the Castro will provide prescriptions for Truvada, the medication used to prevent HIV, agency officials said.

AIDS Groups, App Reps Discuss Outreach

AIDS Groups, App Reps Discuss Outreach

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  • by Seth Hemmelgarn
  • Nov 4, 2014

Hookup apps like Grindr and Scruff are working with the San Francisco AIDS Foundation and other health organizations to educate users about HIV and other diseases, encourage testing, and reduce stigma.

Supes OK PrEP Funding

Supes OK PrEP Funding

  • HEALTH
  • by Liz Highleyman
  • Nov 3, 2014

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors Tuesday approved a supplemental budget request to help people access pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, for prevention of HIV infection.

Group Drafts Agenda for AIDS Survivors

Group Drafts Agenda for AIDS Survivors

  • HEALTH
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Oct 4, 2014

A San Francisco-based group is putting forth an agenda for long-term survivors of the AIDS epidemic it hopes will gain traction among local and national leaders.

UCSF Clinic Opens to Provide PrEP

UCSF Clinic Opens to Provide PrEP

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  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Oct 3, 2014

A new clinic has opened at UCSF aimed at providing a once-a-day pill to prevent the transmission of HIV to those wishing to take it.

Aging With HIV

Aging With HIV

  • HEALTH
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Sep 27, 2014

As highlighted by last week's seventh annual National HIV and Aging Awareness Day, observed on September 18, the country's aging HIV population is a growing concern.

SF Sizes Up Its Free Condom Program

SF Sizes Up Its Free Condom Program

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  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Sep 18, 2014

The number of free condoms distributed by San Francisco's health department has sizably increased over the years, with nearly 2.3 million given out to various community-based organizations and local businesses last year.

Syphilis Cases Stabilized in First Half of 2014

Syphilis Cases Stabilized in First Half of 2014

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  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Aug 12, 2014

During the first six months of 2014, early syphilis cases in San Francisco stabilized compared to the same time period a year prior, according to preliminary data released in July.

ACA Access Issues Remain for LGBTs

ACA Access Issues Remain for LGBTs

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  • by Heather Cassell
  • Aug 12, 2014

More than 30 million Americans have obtained access to health insurance since Affordable Care Act enrollment opened 10 months ago, yet access for LGBTs remains far from universal.

Ting Adds Sunset to Safe Syringe Bill

Ting Adds Sunset to Safe Syringe Bill

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  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Aug 2, 2014

In response to concerns from law enforcement officials, state Assemblyman Phil Ting has added a sunset clause to his bill allowing pharmacists throughout the state to sell syringes without a prescription to adults.

AIDS Conference 'Stepping Up the Pace'

AIDS Conference 'Stepping Up the Pace'

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  • by Liz Highleyman
  • Jul 24, 2014

Delegates at the 20th International AIDS Conference, taking place this week in Melbourne, Australia, expressed optimism about progress made to date, but stressed that more remains to be done.

WHO Recommends PrEP for Gay Men

WHO Recommends PrEP for Gay Men

  • HEALTH
  • by Liz Highleyman
  • Jul 20, 2014

Gay and bisexual men who are at risk for HIV infection should consider using antiretroviral drugs for pre-exposure prophylaxis, better known as PrEP, according to new guidelines from the World Health Organization.