HIV

Health Watch: National HIV Rates Stable, But Philadelphia Rates On The Rise

The number of Americans infected with HIV is holding steady according to a new government report released today. But that’s not the situation in Philadelphia.

2011/08/03

Iron Chef and local restaurant owner, Jose Garces, will be participating in Dining Out for Life. (Photo provided by Dining Out for Life)

Restaurants Team Up To Fight HIV/AIDS This Thursday

This Thursday, over 200 restaurants will be participating in Dining Out for Life, benefiting thousands of people living with HIV and AIDS.

2011/04/26

An exhibit in center city showed the impact of HIV on Philadelphia's population. (Credit: Karin Phillips)

Call To Let HIV Patients Donate Organs Gets Guarded Response

A new study suggests changing organ transplant laws so that donors infected with HIV could give their organs to patients with HIV. Local stakeholders view the recommendation with caution.

2011/04/19

(Members of "Act Up" outside Philadelphia City Hall on Thursday. Photos by Mark Abrams)

Philadelphia Activists Demand Public Housing For Those With AIDS

A handful of activists conducted a small demonstration on Thursday outside Philadelphia City Hall, demanding that the Nutter administration include money in its upcoming budget for housing those suffering with HIV/AIDS.

2011/02/24

HIV May Increase Risk Of Other Illnesses

A new report suggests those living with HIV may be at an increased risk for other illnesses.

2011/02/15

New Study Calls HIV Rate in Poor Urban Areas an Epidemic

A new government study calls the rate of HIV infections in parts of cities like Philadelphia an “epidemic” but a local AIDS services organization says that’s not news to them.

2010/07/19

Funding a Cure for Aids

by KYW’s medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough I have been covering medical developments since the early days of HIV and aids.

2010/07/16

NJ, Ten Other States Plan Cuts in Anti-HIV Drug Programs

by KYW’s Karin Phillips The slow economy is causing cuts in government funding for anti-HIV drugs. New Jersey is one of eleven states either closing programs or cutting eligibility rolls. At least eleven states around […]

2010/07/01

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