HOPES sponsoring Northern Nevada PRIDE this Saturday
Northern Nevada HOPES will be celebrating PRIDE this Saturday! We’ll have booths with games and prizes, free HIV testing and a $5 off sign-up special for the Northern Nevada AIDS Walk/Run. HOPES is proud to be a sponsor of Northern Nevada PRIDE and participate in the parade. So come down to Wingfield Park, Sat. July […]
President Clinton speaks at AIDS 2014 conference
An update from the AIDS 2014 conference from National Institutes of Health’s Dr. Carl Dieffenbach. Highlights include Former President Clinton talking about the Clinton Health Access Initiative, or CHAI. And how to combat Tuberculosis, one of the greatest killers of HIV-positive individuals. Check out the video from AIDS.gov: To keep up with what’s happening at […]
Chemo drug may be first step towards curing HIV
Low-dose chemotherapy can be the key to flushing the HIV virus out of its hidden reservoirs in the body, which is an important step towards finding a cure. The exciting research was presented at the AIDS 2014 conference, taking place in Melbourne, Australia. The new treatment is in the early stages of research and has […]
PARTNER study found zero new infections for HIV mixed-status couples
A new study shows the effectiveness of antiretroviral therapy (ART) in preventing HIV transmissions in mixed-status couples. The PARTNER study found zero new infections in HIV-mixed couples where the positive status partner was receiving suppressive ART. The study took part from 2010 to 2014, conducted in 75 different locations in 14 European countries. Exactly 767 […]
Dr. Joep Lange and other AIDS workers lost in Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 crash
Prolific HIV/AIDS researcher, Joep Lange, was among those lost when Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 was shot down. The Malaysian plane being shot down is a tragic turn of events for the world. But the loss is particularly heavy for the HIV/AIDS community as many AIDS researchers, health officials and activists were aboard the flight on […]
United Nations report shows drop in new HIV cases
The fight against HIV/AIDS may have just turned the corner. According to a new United Nations report the number of new HIV infections worldwide is at a record low. AIDS-related deaths are down 35 percent worldwide, and more people living with the virus are getting the lifesaving treatments they need. The news was so encouraging […]
Free birth control program in Colorado helps lower teen birth rate 40 percent
A Colorado initiative that provided long-term reversible birth control to teens and low-income women has contributed to a 40 percent drop in teen birth rates from 2009 to 2013 in the state. Colorado’s Governor, John Hickenlooper, announced the astonishing results last week. The plan started in 2009, called the Colorado Family Planning Initiative, and gives […]
2013 National Youth Risk Behavior Survey
Last week, the CDC released their 2013 National Youth Risk Survey. Conducted every two years, over 13,000 U.S. high school students were surveyed from 42 states and 21 large urban schools. The survey measured: Sexual risk behaviors Unintentional injuries and violence Tobacco use Alcohol and drug use Unhealthy dietary behaviors Physical inactivity The results from […]
HOPES Teams Up With Macy’s to Shop For A Cause
On Saturday, August 23rd, Macy’s will host its 9th annual Shop For A Cause, benefiting Northern Nevada HOPES and charities nationwide. Purchase a Shop For a Cause savings pass for $5 to receive store discounts, and Macy’s will donate 100% of proceeds to HOPES. Purchase your savings pass by calling (775) 997-7523 or emailing suzy@nnhopes.org. […]
Thank you for Dining Out For Life!
Thank you to everyone who dined out yesterday to help fight HIV in Northern Nevada for Dining Out For Life 2014! A special THANK YOU to the 43 restaurants that teamed up with HOPES and donated a portion of their proceeds to help provide HIV prevention, treatment, and care to individuals and families in our community. We encourage everyone […]
