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Jamaica Plain Woman Honors Gay Father’s Memory By Participating in AIDS Walk & 5K Run
Courtesy of AIDS Action Committee— Clare Reilly was just 23-years old when her father died of AIDS in 1990. Today, she participates annually in the AIDS Walk & 5K Run to honor his memory—and to share with her two young sons the values her father imparted to her: To be generous and caring, and to [...]
Legislative Briefing On Viral Hepatitis To Take Place Soon
BOSTON, Mass. — AIDS Action Committee will join the Massachusetts Viral Hepatitis Coalition for a Legislative Briefing about viral hepatitis on Monday, May 13 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Member’s Lounge on the third floor at the State House. Speakers will include Joint Public Health Committee Co-Chairs Rep. Jeffrey Sánchez and Sen. John [...]
Gay Man Participates in AIDS Walk & 5K Run in Honor of Cousin, an Early Victim of AIDS
Courtesy of AIDS Action Committee— For the last seven years, Michael Fitta has raised money for the AIDS Walk Boston & 5K Run in honor of his older cousin Jack who died of AIDS in 1985. Jack was just 40 years old and living in San Francisco when he succumbed, officially, to pneumonia. Fitta, [...]
AAC Supports Efforts for 1st National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Stable housing is critical to reducing HIV infection among young people BOSTON, Mass. — The Massachusetts Law Reform Institute issued a report yesterday titled “Out in the Cold: Homeless Children in Crisis in Massachusetts,” and today marks the first-ever National Youth HIV and AIDS Awareness Day. AIDS Action Committee supports both efforts to raise awareness [...]
HIV/AIDS Stats on Gay Men and National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day
By: Eric Brus*– The level of awareness of HIV infection status has increased among men who have sex with men (MSM) testing positive for HIV in a 20-city study, according to a U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) analysis of data from the National HIV Behavioral Surveillance (NHBS). But the proportion of men aware of [...]
Pro-LGBT Mayor Thomas Menino of Boston Will Not Seek Re-election
By: Christine Nicco*/TRT Reporter– BOSTON, Mass. –Long-time Mayor and LGBT supporter, Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino, announced Thursday he would not seek a record sixth term as mayor of the city of Boston. In a recent radio interview with WBUR Boston’s NPR, Menino stated “I never thought I would end up here. … It may not [...]
Report: Gay & Bisexual Men More Vulnerable to HIV Transmission
By: Eric Brus*– Three weeks ago, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released its new surveillance report, Rates of diagnoses of HIV infection among adults and adolescents, by area of residence, 2011 — United States and 6 dependent areas. In this report, CDC stated that there were an estimated 49,273 newly diagnosed cases [...]
AAC of Massachusetts Marks National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Agency will host a March 13 lunch discussion about the impact of HIV and AIDS on women BOSTON, Mass. — Sunday, March 10 is National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. AIDS Action will mark the occasion with a lunch discussion about the impact of HIV and AIDS on women and girls led by Lisa [...]
AAC of Massachusetts Marks National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Agency will sponsor two discussions about impact of HIV/AIDS in Black community and offer free HIV testing BOSTON, February 6, 2013—Tomorrow is the 13th annual National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. AIDS Action will mark the occasion with two events designed to raise awareness of the impact of HIV/AIDS in the Black community, as well as [...]
18th Annual Taste of the South End Showcases Boston’s Hottest Restaurant Neighborhood
2013 Event Includes Samplings from over 40 Celebrated South End Chefs BOSTON, Massachusetts—AIDS Action Committee announces that the 18th annual Taste of the South End will take place Tuesday, March 5, 2013. Attendees will enjoy small plate culinary creations from at least 40 of the South End’s most vibrant restaurants. The popular event will also [...]
AIDS Action Committee of MA Statement on Governor’s Budget
BOSTON, Massachusetts — Statement by Rebecca Haag, AIDS Action President & CEO on Gov. Deval Patrick’s recommended funding of HIV/AIDS and viral Hepatitis in state budget: “The budget released today by Governor Deval Patrick is a disappointing step backwards for the fight against HIV/AIDS. We have the tools to defeat HIV/AIDS in our lifetime. But [...]
Worrisome Rates of HIV Infection Among Youth: Mass. Leaders React
By: Chuck Colbert/TRT Reporter– The number of new HIV infections the United States remains relatively stable, standing at about 50,000 people annually. But HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, is on the rise among younger Americans under the age of 25. In fact, too many youth in the United States continue to become infected with [...]
Fenway Releases Video As Part of Transgender Awareness Week
BOSTON, Massachusetts — In honor of Transgender Awareness Week, the LifeSkills project of The Fenway Institute and the Boundless and Living Well series at Fenway Health hosted the debut screening of Fenway’s “I AM: Trans People Speak” video from 6 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, November 14 in the auditorium of Fenway’s 1340 Boylston Street, Boston home. That video is available on [...]
AIDS Action Committee’s Annual Fundraiser: Reducing HIV Diagnoses
BOSTON, Massachusetts – Approximately 200 people attended AIDS Action Committee’s 2012 Annual Meeting held Nov. 8 at the Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology in Boston’s South End. The event featured a performance by three longtime HIV survivors that was written and produced by Theater Offensive. The Annual Meeting began with AIDS Action Board Chair Tom Webber recounting [...]
Eastern Bank Honors Rebecca Haag & AIDS Action Committee with Special Award
Eastern also honors 30 organizations dedicated to community health care BOSTON, Mass. – On October 9th, Eastern Bank honored Rebecca Haag and AIDS Action Committee with the 24th annual Wainwright Social Justice Award. Eastern also honored 30 Massachusetts community health care organizations before more than 500 people in an evening reception in downtown Boston. Haag is [...]
