San Diego Gay and Lesbian News

Dear Center Community, 

Scientists may be getting closer to a cure for HIV according to a report from France’s Institut Pasteur. 

Current lifelong medications are able to lower the virus population in the body, but none are able to eradicate them completely. 

A Systemic Review from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) analyzed studies of HIV-related stigma among healthcare providers and identified three main themes: attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors; quality of patient care; and education and training.

No longer is there a Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS (PCHA) at the White House. According to Newsweek, President Trump has let them go in a letter delivered by FedEx.

Today, Dec. 1, marks World AIDS Day, an annual event intended to highlight the success of worldwide efforts to combat HIV/AIDS, as well as the importance of continued support for these efforts, while remembering those whose lives were lost to the disease.

Events are scheduled around the globe, including here in San Diego, to mark the day.

SAN DIEGO, CA, August 24, 2017 - The year 2017 marks a significant milestone in the service to men and women affected by HIV/AIDS in San Diego County, as Michaelle House in Vista, CA celebrates the 20th Anniversary of opening its doors.

Global access to antiviral drugs for HIV-positive patients has increased considerably, yet approximately 7,000 new infections occur daily, 50,000 new infections weekly, and more than 2.7 million annually across the globe.

On May 12, 2017 the Hyatt Regency La Jolla Aventine was the site of the 26th Annual Mama’s Day which raises funds for HIV/AIDS and cancer patients who get hot meals delivered to them through Mama’s Kitchen.

This year, the non-profit organization raised $178,900 for the cause and will be able to provide 56,794 households with meals.

The San Diego LGBT Community Center's #BeTheGeneration program will host an interactive panel discussion about PrEP, the once-daily pill that prevents HIV infection, on Monday, March 20 from 6:30-8 pm.