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IDSA @idsainfo.bsky.social · 2d

On IDSA’s & HIVMA’s Science Speaks blog: Eva Clark, MD, PhD, CTropMed, reflects on the health care dilemmas U.S. immigrants are facing, what these experiences reveal and how to address this crisis. https://bit.ly/437oXQl

When home becomes alien: Health care dilemmas faced by U.S. immigrants

Eva Clark, MD, PhD, CTropMed, reflects on the health care dilemmas that many U.S. immigrants are facing, what these experiences reveal and how to address this crisis.

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HIVMA @hivma.bsky.social · 3d

Read the the newly published paper in CID, “Promoting HIV Syndemic Care in Health Professions Education: Linking Workforce Demands to the Aspirations of a Rising Generation.” : https://academic.oup.com/cid/advance-article/doi/10.1093/cid/ciaf347/8262351?login=false

Promoting Human Immunodeficiency Virus Syndemic Care in Health Professions Education: Linking Workforce Demands to the Aspirations of a Rising Generation

Abstract. Structural inequities contribute to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) syndemic that disproportionately impacts people of color and challenge

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HIVMA @hivma.bsky.social · 6d

Guidelines for the use of Antiretroviral Agents in Pediatric HIV Infection, read what’s new here: https://clinicalinfo.hiv.gov/en/guidelines/pediatric-arv/whats-new

What's New in the Pediatric Guidelines | NIH

Updates to the clinical guidelines for the treatment of HIV and AIDS in infants and children.

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IDSA @idsainfo.bsky.social · 8d

A new Department of Health and Human Services video pits vaccines against other health priorities like nutrition, exercise and sanitation. Secretary Kennedy's false dichotomy misrepresents the data, contradicts science and puts lives at risk.

Our response: https://bit.ly/4nWTCb6

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HIVMA @hivma.bsky.social · 9d

With threat of cuts to CDC's Division of HIV Prevention and Part C, D and F of the Ryan White Program, the need has never been greater to urge Congress to protect funding that saves lives! Take action here: https://idsociety.quorum.us/campaign/137144/

HIVMA @hivma.bsky.social · 10d

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HIVMA @hivma.bsky.social · 17d

It takes 5 minutes to tell Congress to protect HIV funding and programs, click this link & tell them why it’s important to you and your community: idsociety.quorum.us/campaign/137...

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HIVMA @hivma.bsky.social · 11d

Today is National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day 🏳️‍🌈. A reminder of HIV’s disproportionate impact on gay & bisexual men and the need to end stigma, support prevention & treatment. Take action: https://bit.ly/3HJljVt #NGMHAAD
#saveHIVfunding #HIVAwareness #EndHIVStigma #ProtectHIVPrograms

HIVMA @hivma.bsky.social · 13d

New CDC guidelines recommend twice-a-year injectable lenacapavir as a new option for #HIV prevention. FDA approved this medication in June 2025, expanding HIV PrEP options with the potential to advance efforts to end the HIV epidemic. #FundHIV. Read the full clinical recommendation: bit.ly/47WMx5P

Clinical Recommendation for the Use of Injectable Lenacapavir ...

This report describes a clinical recommendation to use injectable lenacapavir as an HIV preexposure prophylaxis.

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HIVMA @hivma.bsky.social · 17d

It takes 5 minutes to tell Congress to protect HIV funding and programs, click this link & tell them why it’s important to you and your community: idsociety.quorum.us/campaign/137...

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HIVMA @hivma.bsky.social · 20d

This Take Action Thursday, urge your Congressional representatives to fund ID and HIV priorities and for the Bio-Preparedness Workforce Pilot Program (ID/HIV loan repayment) in fiscal year 2026. idsociety.quorum.us/campaign/137...

HIVMA @hivma.bsky.social · 20d

More than half of people living with HIV in the U.S. are 50+—a powerful reminder of resilience, progress, and the need for continued care and support. We must urge Congress to protect HIV funding and programs so we don’t lose this progress! Call your Reps here: bit.ly/4m0qpuG #NHAAD

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HIVMA @hivma.bsky.social · 21d

Read the full statement and summary of funding levels for key public health, research and HIV-related programs here: https://bit.ly/4mqryMi

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HIVMA @hivma.bsky.social · 21d

Tomorrow, 300 medical research advocates from across the US are meeting with congressional offices for the 13th Annual Rally for Medical Research. You can join them by taking part - contact your members of Congress and urge them to support federal investments in the NIH: https://bit.ly/4p98eFT

HIVMA @hivma.bsky.social · 21d

24 Hours to Save HIV Research is in the home stretch of a fantastic line up of advocates, researchers and scientists spotlighting the achievements of investments in HIV research and how it benefits all of us. Please use this NEW link to not miss any programming. https://bit.ly/3K41c5j

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HIVMA @hivma.bsky.social · 21d

#24HourstoSaveAIDSResearch live stream is still happening until 11 am ET, tune in here! www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3wx...

HIVMA @hivma.bsky.social · 22d

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗼𝘄 through Sept. 17 at 11 am ET! Join us to hear from scientists & researchers around the world on what has been achieved through decades of federal investments & what’s at stake. Check out the 24hrs of programming here: https://bit.ly/3K8Vr6a

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IDSA @idsainfo.bsky.social · 22d

Happening now! IDSA is part of 24 Hours to Save AIDS Research. Join us NOW as scientists, researchers, and advocates showcase successes in HIV research and call for an end to federal budget cuts and project terminations.

Watch the livestream: https://bit.ly/41WAMbF

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HIVMA @hivma.bsky.social · 22d

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗼𝘄 through Sept. 17 at 11 am ET! Join us to hear from scientists & researchers around the world on what has been achieved through decades of federal investments & what’s at stake. Check out the 24hrs of programming here: https://bit.ly/3K8Vr6a

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HIVMA @hivma.bsky.social · 23d

One more day to go! Join us tomorrow starting at 11am ET to learn what HIV research has achieved through federal investments and what we stand to lose. Visit the event website for program information & schedule highlights. bit.ly/3V8RaCcz

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HIVMA @hivma.bsky.social · 27d

5 days to go! HIVMA is excited to support “24 Hours to Save AIDS Research.” Join us September 16 starting at 11am ET to learn what HIV research has achieved through federal investments and what we stand to lose. Visit the event website for program information & schedule highlights. bit.ly/3V8RaCcz

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HIVMA @hivma.bsky.social · 28d

Last week, HIVMA & our #SaveHIVFunding partners rallied at the U.S. Capitol to oppose $2B in cuts to HIV programs. We unveiled the #CutsKill Quilt, inspired by the AIDS Memorial Quilt. Tell Congress why HIV funding matters: (202) 224-3121 or email: bit.ly/4p98eFT
#SaveHIVFunding #HIV #EndHIVEpidemic

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HIVMA @hivma.bsky.social · 29d

HIVMA is excited to support “24 Hours to Save AIDS Research.” Join us September 16 at 11am ET to learn what HIV research has achieved through federal investments & what we stand to lose. Visit the event website for program information, schedule highlights and a full list of sponsors. bit.ly/3V8RaCc

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HIVMA @hivma.bsky.social · Sep 8

We must keep momentum going and let our representatives know why saving HIV funding is essential to American and global public health! Take action today by sending an email to Congress: https://bit.ly/4p98eFT #SaveHIVFunding

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HIVMA @hivma.bsky.social · Sep 7

On @idsainfo.bsky.social & HIVMA's Science Speaks blog: Now is pivotal moment in sustaining funding for medical research. HIVMA Chair Colleen Kelley, MD, MPH, FIDSA, shares key steps to advocate for ID and HIV funding.

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Advocacy is our power, ending the HIV epidemic is our goal

Now is a pivotal moment in sustaining funding for medical research. HIVMA Chair Colleen Kelley, MD, MPH, FIDSA, shares key steps you can take today to raise your voice.

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HIVMA @hivma.bsky.social · Sep 5

In D.C. today, HIVMA and our #SaveHIVFunding partners unveiled the #CutsKill Quilt—a reminder of the lives at risk if HIV funding is cut. Urge Congress to protect HIV care: idsociety.quorum.us/campaign/137...

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HIVMA @hivma.bsky.social · Sep 5

HIVMA team unveiling our
#CutsKill Quilt. We are advocating to
#SaveHIVFunding, these cuts threaten millions of American lives!

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