OMNIBUS Rises Over the Horizon
OMNIBUS, a LGBT health journal designed to address issues and challenges faced by gays and lesbians navigating the health care system is in production and slated for a mid-June 2012 release. Under the auspices of The Living Affected Corporation's publishing arm, the periodical was initiated from the Healthy 20/20 community Innovations Project funded by Health Resources Services Administration in response to what the organization cited as "breaking the silence of LGBT Health in Arkansas along with bringing nontraditional advocates to the table." "We have compiled a interesting mix of stories, concepts, observations and detailed information that will allow readers and or practitioners a snapshot into how the LGBTQ community perceives using the health care system." said D. Levi, LA Corp CEO.
The journal chose the moniker, OMNIBUS as a signifier that the contents were a "collaboration of collections" of viewpoints and opinions. The organization believed that choosing that title encompassed also their H.E.F.T.E. ( Housing, Education, Food, Treatment, Employment) concept which serves as a social determinant foundation in the linkage to care continuum. Publication contributors were given a "health frame" to work within as to what subject they would like to investigate or cover in regards to the present institutional policies that often omit sexual minorities and have been marginal in increasing health literacy in the LGBTQ community. Upon completion of the journal, LA Corp intends to disturb the magazine among physicians, key policy makers and law makers who are instrumental in affecting change within these systems. For more information and future advertising opportunities contact: info@lacorponline.org
STRILITE Continues to Ramp for the Future
The emerging group STRILITE is preparing to announce the formation of its current structure and board of directors as well as being officially reconized by the State of Arkansas as a Non- Profit Incorporated entity. Being shepherded by the HIV Prevention programming of The Living Affected Corporation within the "D-Up/ Defend Yourself" intervention module, the group has been enthusiastic about the response to their existence and possible future programming. "We are excited that the word has hit the street about our group and what we intend to do as we grow," said group member Will T. "I've been surprised at the interest and questions that I've had since becoming apart of the project. I'm looking forward to sharing what I've learned and meeting and helping new people." The group will begin hosting a organizational Open House on rotating Thursday's starting in June as a conintiuing means to "introduce" themselves to the community at large. This effort is to engage supporters and inform vendors of their "wish list" of items sought to assist with future projects. "It is our goal for volunteers and service providers to be invited to come "meet and greet" with members of the group and further understand the mission and vision of the group." said Kevin Holmes. Concluding he said, "plus check out our new "Safe Zone" from which we will offer peer services and promote community wide collaborations." Weekly the group meets at its HQ for technical assistance and additional capacity building training on the concepts of the D-Up program and how to further build their organization. Using the parameters of this community level based intervention, STRILITE was developed to address decreasing the prevalence rate of HIV/AIDS infections among Black gay men who are having sex with men. Since the groups inception, they have decided to also adopt their incubators position that social determinants are vital in successfully linking and retaining individuals into HIV/AIDS care. Currently scheduled for the group is participating in a back to school rally for the Argenta Presbyterian Church, August 11-12, formation of a HIV Support Group to be announced, unveiling its new web presence and social media activites, Organizational Open Houses commencing tentatively June 14 and a HELP Fair, September 28. For more information contact: strilite@gmail.com or Strilite Incorporated, P.O. Box 242281, Little Rock, AR 72227 The group is based at 401 N. Maple Suite A in North Little Rock, AR Donations can be made at www.livingaffected.org using our secure Pay Pal portal. Can we count you to help make a difference?
OMNIBUS, a LGBT health journal designed to address issues and challenges faced by gays and lesbians navigating the health care system is in production and slated for a mid-June 2012 release. Under the auspices of The Living Affected Corporation's publishing arm, the periodical was initiated from the Healthy 20/20 community Innovations Project funded by Health Resources Services Administration in response to what the organization cited as "breaking the silence of LGBT Health in Arkansas along with bringing nontraditional advocates to the table." "We have compiled a interesting mix of stories, concepts, observations and detailed information that will allow readers and or practitioners a snapshot into how the LGBTQ community perceives using the health care system." said D. Levi, LA Corp CEO.
The journal chose the moniker, OMNIBUS as a signifier that the contents were a "collaboration of collections" of viewpoints and opinions. The organization believed that choosing that title encompassed also their H.E.F.T.E. ( Housing, Education, Food, Treatment, Employment) concept which serves as a social determinant foundation in the linkage to care continuum. Publication contributors were given a "health frame" to work within as to what subject they would like to investigate or cover in regards to the present institutional policies that often omit sexual minorities and have been marginal in increasing health literacy in the LGBTQ community. Upon completion of the journal, LA Corp intends to disturb the magazine among physicians, key policy makers and law makers who are instrumental in affecting change within these systems. For more information and future advertising opportunities contact: info@lacorponline.org
STRILITE Continues to Ramp for the Future
The emerging group STRILITE is preparing to announce the formation of its current structure and board of directors as well as being officially reconized by the State of Arkansas as a Non- Profit Incorporated entity. Being shepherded by the HIV Prevention programming of The Living Affected Corporation within the "D-Up/ Defend Yourself" intervention module, the group has been enthusiastic about the response to their existence and possible future programming. "We are excited that the word has hit the street about our group and what we intend to do as we grow," said group member Will T. "I've been surprised at the interest and questions that I've had since becoming apart of the project. I'm looking forward to sharing what I've learned and meeting and helping new people." The group will begin hosting a organizational Open House on rotating Thursday's starting in June as a conintiuing means to "introduce" themselves to the community at large. This effort is to engage supporters and inform vendors of their "wish list" of items sought to assist with future projects. "It is our goal for volunteers and service providers to be invited to come "meet and greet" with members of the group and further understand the mission and vision of the group." said Kevin Holmes. Concluding he said, "plus check out our new "Safe Zone" from which we will offer peer services and promote community wide collaborations." Weekly the group meets at its HQ for technical assistance and additional capacity building training on the concepts of the D-Up program and how to further build their organization. Using the parameters of this community level based intervention, STRILITE was developed to address decreasing the prevalence rate of HIV/AIDS infections among Black gay men who are having sex with men. Since the groups inception, they have decided to also adopt their incubators position that social determinants are vital in successfully linking and retaining individuals into HIV/AIDS care. Currently scheduled for the group is participating in a back to school rally for the Argenta Presbyterian Church, August 11-12, formation of a HIV Support Group to be announced, unveiling its new web presence and social media activites, Organizational Open Houses commencing tentatively June 14 and a HELP Fair, September 28. For more information contact: strilite@gmail.com or Strilite Incorporated, P.O. Box 242281, Little Rock, AR 72227 The group is based at 401 N. Maple Suite A in North Little Rock, AR Donations can be made at www.livingaffected.org using our secure Pay Pal portal. Can we count you to help make a difference?The New Facebook Timeline: A Tool in Response to HIV
It’s estimated that 96% of Facebook users never revisit fan pages1 once they hit the “like” button. We at AIDS.gov hope this changes with the new features of the Facebook timeline for Facebook Pages.
Three months ago, Facebook
announced that Facebook Page owners had a month to update their profiles to the new timeline format . Brands could enable the new timeline at anytime, and on March 30 brand pages were automatically converted to the timeline.
Some of the Facebook timeline features include:
We started by looking at what other brands were doing with their timelines and planned what our options were for each new feature. We decided to utilize the timeline to feature not just a history of AIDS.gov, but of the AIDS epidemic in the U.S. since 1981. Using the new milestone feature, we repurposed content from our 30 Years of AIDS Timeline, and added new media milestones such as the launch of the AIDS.gov blog and our first tweet. Other timeline examples in the HIV community include Chat PDX, POZ Magazine , The Well Project , Greater Than AIDS , and The Red Pump Project who are using their pages to link to external content and other social network spaces.
Since converting our Facebook page to the new timeline format at the end of March, users continue to engage on our page and our follower base continues to increase. We hope the new page offers a unique educational opportunity where users spend more time exploring and sharing feedback. We’re excited to continue engaging our audiences through highlighted/featured wall posts, especially around HIV/AIDS awareness days and AIDS 2012 this summer.
We encourage you to visit the AIDS.gov Facebook page and the fan pages of the groups listed above to get ideas for modifying your Facebook page. Check in with your users and find out what changes they would like to see. Please check out our Facebook Page to go back in time (to 1981) to explore the history of HIV/AIDS in the U.S.
Three months ago, Facebook
announced that Facebook Page owners had a month to update their profiles to the new timeline format . Brands could enable the new timeline at anytime, and on March 30 brand pages were automatically converted to the timeline.Some of the Facebook timeline features include:
- a cover photo, a larger photo spanning the top of the page
- right-hand timeline navigation
- milestones and events
- featured apps and customization
- highlighted posts
- more administrative options and direct messages
We started by looking at what other brands were doing with their timelines and planned what our options were for each new feature. We decided to utilize the timeline to feature not just a history of AIDS.gov, but of the AIDS epidemic in the U.S. since 1981. Using the new milestone feature, we repurposed content from our 30 Years of AIDS Timeline, and added new media milestones such as the launch of the AIDS.gov blog and our first tweet. Other timeline examples in the HIV community include Chat PDX
, POZ Magazine , The Well Project , Greater Than AIDS , and The Red Pump Project who are using their pages to link to external content and other social network spaces.Since converting our Facebook page to the new timeline format at the end of March, users continue to engage on our page and our follower base continues to increase. We hope the new page offers a unique educational opportunity where users spend more time exploring and sharing feedback. We’re excited to continue engaging our audiences through highlighted/featured wall posts, especially around HIV/AIDS awareness days and AIDS 2012 this summer.
We encourage you to visit the AIDS.gov Facebook page
and the fan pages of the groups listed above to get ideas for modifying your Facebook page. Check in with your users and find out what changes they would like to see. Please check out our Facebook Page to go back in time (to 1981) to explore the history of HIV/AIDS in the U.S.
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