March 13, 2014 was the worst day of Angel Joseph Miranda’s life. It was the day he found out he was HIV positive. Angel, who…
HIV: “Not the Death Sentence”
Posts tagged as “HIV”
Know Your Status: Free HIV Testing at Planned Parenthood
Planned Parenthood of Illinois is offering free rapid HIV testing at its Austin, Englewood, and Roseland locations for a limited time. According to the Illinois…
Health Report: Funding Not Going Where It’s Needed Most
The disease that causes the most premature deaths in Chicago receives the least amount of federal funding, according to a report presented Wednesday to the…
IL lawmakers seek to extend lottery ticket to benefit AIDS awareness
Sen. Jacqueline Collins is opposed to gambling, but she finds herself temporarily changing her stance in order to fight a disease that has plagued African…
April is STD Awareness Month–Get Tested Chicago!
In an effort to curb STD and HIV rates in the country, the CDC and the American Social Health Association have declared April as National STD Awareness Month,…
AIDS and HIV Funding in Peril Under Proposed Budget
The problem: HIV cases in Illinois are rising, but funding in next year’s newly proposed budget does not meet the need. The solution: bi-partisan effort…