Friday, March 29, 2013
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Staying the Living Affected Course
In the Know: Social Media for Public Health – Gaming & Mobile
By Booker Daniels, Health Marketing Team Lead, CDC’s National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention
As part of its live webcast series, the CDC National Prevention Information Network (NPIN) is pleased to announce, “In the Know: Gaming and Mobile for Public Health” on Tuesday, April 2 at 2 P.M. (ET). The webcast will feature slide presentations, Q & A, and public health success stories from social media experts on how best to utilize gaming and mobile for greatest public health impact. NPIN is excited to have staff from Games for Health 
joining this session. This is also a great opportunity to ask questions and learn from fellow public health practitioners. The webcast will explore social media best practices and advancing public health outreach and communication.
By Booker Daniels, Health Marketing Team Lead, CDC’s National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention
As part of its live webcast series, the CDC National Prevention Information Network (NPIN) is pleased to announce, “In the Know: Gaming and Mobile for Public Health” on Tuesday, April 2 at 2 P.M. (ET). The webcast will feature slide presentations, Q & A, and public health success stories from social media experts on how best to utilize gaming and mobile for greatest public health impact. NPIN is excited to have staff from Games for Health joining this session. This is also a great opportunity to ask questions and learn from fellow public health practitioners. The webcast will explore social media best practices and advancing public health outreach and communication.
While viewing the webcast, you can follow along and ask questions on Twitter using the hashtag #SM4PH or submit questions to info@cdcnpin.org.
To learn about other social media channels visit the archives and mark your calendars for upcoming sessions. The Living Affected Corporation has been exploring this emerging field in the groups efforts to better communicate with its target audience. In 3rd quarter 2013, LACorp will pursue developing an "app" in connection with its RZN2L ( Reason to Live) HIV prevention campaign.
- April 2, 2013, In the Know: Gaming & Mobile for Public Health
- April 23, 2013, In the Know: Facebook & Image Sharing (Instagram, Pinterest & Flickr) for Public Health
- May 14, 2013, In the Know: Google Plus & YouTube for Public Health
- June 4, 2013, In the Know: Social Media Measurement & Evaluation for Public Health Success
Save the date and join NPIN for the latest social media insights! Be sure to look for updates and reminders as each webcast approaches at: http://ow.ly/hrooy .
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The CDC National Prevention Information Network (NPIN) is the reference and referral service for information on HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and tuberculosis (TB). NPIN collects and disseminates data and materials to support the prevention of diseases of focus on the national, state, and local levels. Its services are designed to facilitate program collaboration in sharing information, resources, published materials, research, and trends among the four diseases.
For more information on NPIN services and resources visit www.cdcnpin.org and follow NPIN on Twitter @CDCNPIN
Monday, March 25, 2013
Moving Forward and Upward
Statement by HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on LGBT Health Awareness Week
Shortly after the Affordable Care Act was enacted, President Obama asked me to identify steps we could take at the Department of Health and Human Services to improve the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Americans. As we mark the beginning of LGBT Health Awareness Week, I am proud to say that we have been working hard to ensure LGBT Americans have the same rights and protections as other Americans.
For example, we have released rules requiring Medicare and Medicaid-participating hospitals to allow visitation rights for same-sex partners. This means LGBT Americans now have the same opportunities as other Americans to be with their families and loved ones when they are sick.
LGBT Americans have experienced – and continue to experience – health disparities and are more likely than other Americans to be uninsured or underinsured. Now, because of the Affordable Care Act, our major national health surveys are beginning to include data on LGBT populations. This will give us the information we need to target and reduce disparities among this group going forward. We have also formed an internal working group to ensure we’re developing and coordinating policies targeted at increasing access to care for LGBT Americans and addressing their special health care needs.
Globally, we are leading efforts to advance a World Health Organization resolution supporting the health of LGBT populations around the world through equal access to health care services and by breaking down stigma and discrimination that create barriers to care.
In addition, like all Americans, LGBT individuals will continue to benefit from the Affordable Care Act. Beginning in January 2014, Americans will have access to quality, affordable coverage through the new Health Insurance Marketplace—where they can begin to shop for and easily compare health insurance plans starting in October 2013.
Starting in 2014, Americans will no longer be denied coverage or locked out of the health insurance market just because they are sick or have a pre-existing condition. And millions of Americans with private insurance and Medicare already have access to preventive services like blood pressure screenings at no cost to them.
You can learn more about the new Marketplace—and sign up for updates about enrollment—by visiting www.HealthCare.gov/Marketplace.
Moving forward, we remain committed to improving the health of all Americans, including LGBT Americans, and we look forward to continuing this work during LGBT Health Awareness Week and beyond.
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Reaching and Affirming: LA Corp Style
Bridging the Gap: LA Corp and STRILITE Outreaches To LGBTQ Community
The Living Affected Corporation and its same gender loving program, STRILITE partnered with Future Builders Inc. on sharing information on smoking cessation in the LGBTQ community and beyond. Founder, CEO, Linder Conely, offered an overview of her organization and its mission to speak to a myriad of issues around tobbaco use. "I was glad that this partenreship came about and the joint effort that Future Builders could share with Living Affected," said Conely. "This is an important dilemma that has not received as much attention as it should have. Therefore, through these training sessions and community forums we can extend out educational reach." Co-facilitator, Lee Brown, current Board of Director Member and LA Corp Director of Development and Expansion, stated that he was enthusiastic at the response and hopes that the "Bridging The Gap" concept can be fully developed to engage many social determinants that are highly impacting the community overall. The next community meeting is scheduled for April 18, 2013, 7pm 401 North Maple Street, Suite A (Presbyterian Church of Argenta), North Little Rock. Call 279-8203 for more info or info@livingaffected.org
Local Employment Opportunities with CBO
The Living Affected
Corporation is seeking applicants for pre-screening for possible
consideration for part-time positions within both the organizations current
projects and 2013-2014 programming. The organization serves as a sub-grantee of the
Arkansas Department of Health as a conduit to offering HIV/AIDS prevention
interventions. The organization also has plans for serving as an access point for the states evolving medicaid health exchange expansion. Through this program the entity will be seeking indiviudals to train as "in-person assiters," to dissimenate information on the insurance options witnin the impending marketplace. The group is diversifying its scope of work as it pursues a course of action dealing with a variety of health maladays that often involve marginalized communities.
Each applicant must be at least 18 years old, obtained a high school degree or certified GED, capable of a flexible schedule, reliable transportation including current drivers license and willing to actively engage pre-testing and ongoing training modules will be preferred. Qualified applicants will be apart of the organizations multi teams in providing HIV testing and counseling, public outreach and speaking, fundraising, event logistic planning and supportive data gathering and entry. Desired skills include Word software applications including Excel, interest in social justice activities, being a self starter with a team player attitude and prepared for some possible travel opportunities. Appointments can be arranged at 379.8203, resumes forwarded to cornelius@livingaffected.org , or FAXED to 855.792.5483. Only serious applicants need apply. For additional organizational information: www.livingaffected.org Check us out and become a friend on FACEBOOK
In repsonse to the expansion, the organizatoin sought to increase linking HIV positive indiviudal to care continuums due to federal statistical data that Black gay men have had a 48% increase in infection rates which supports the need for additional messaging and innovative approaches.
LA Corp will be seeking candidates for upcoming testing and counseling training session for 2013. Concurrent to the prevention programming angle, LA Corp also seeks to explore issues around its "H.E.F.T E. initiative" ( Housing, Education, Food, Treatment and Employment) that creates a framework of social determinants that also plays a significant role in not only incidence rates but also health outcomes among marginalized communities. To further address these levels of determinants, the organization has plans to pursue a partnership within the developing Medicaid expansion exchange project connected to the Affordable Care Act. Arkansas Exchange task force is recommending utilizing community based organizations in the effort to serve as navigation points of entry for citizens shopping the exchanges for insurance. Complete details of the project are still unfolding at post time, however in lieu of the program launch, LA Corp is preparing an interview schedule, hiring parameters as well as possible drug or background checks as required for certain positions.
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced today that about 71 million Americans in private health insurance plans received coverage for at least one free preventive health care service, such as a mammogram or flu shot, in 2011 and 2012 because of the Affordable Care Act. The new data was released in a report from HHS today.
Additionally, an estimated 34 million Americans in traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans have received at least one preventive service, such as an annual wellness visit at no out of pocket cost because of the health care law.
Taken together, this means about 105 million Americans with private health plans and Medicare beneficiaries have been helped by the Affordable Care Act’s prevention coverage improvements.
Preventive services, consumer protections, and other reforms under the Affordable Care Act are giving millions of Americans of all ages more value for their health care dollars and contributing to the slowest growth in health care costs in 50 years.
“Preventing illnesses before they become serious and more costly to treat helps Americans of all ages stay healthier,” Secretary Sebelius said. “No longer do Americans have to choose between paying for preventive care and groceries.”
Secretary Sebelius released the preventive services report as HHS celebrates the Affordable Care Act’s third anniversary this week. The law is keeping down costs and providing more value for consumers and taxpayers through new consumer protections, holding insurance companies accountable, building a smarter health care system, and providing seniors with vital savings on their prescription drugs.
The Affordable Care Act is giving Americans better value for their health insurance plans by:
Learn more about the key features of the Affordable Care Act at http://www.healthcare.gov/law/timeline/full.html.
Local Employment Opportunities with CBO
Each applicant must be at least 18 years old, obtained a high school degree or certified GED, capable of a flexible schedule, reliable transportation including current drivers license and willing to actively engage pre-testing and ongoing training modules will be preferred. Qualified applicants will be apart of the organizations multi teams in providing HIV testing and counseling, public outreach and speaking, fundraising, event logistic planning and supportive data gathering and entry. Desired skills include Word software applications including Excel, interest in social justice activities, being a self starter with a team player attitude and prepared for some possible travel opportunities. Appointments can be arranged at 379.8203, resumes forwarded to cornelius@livingaffected.org , or FAXED to 855.792.5483. Only serious applicants need apply. For additional organizational information: www.livingaffected.org Check us out and become a friend on FACEBOOK
In repsonse to the expansion, the organizatoin sought to increase linking HIV positive indiviudal to care continuums due to federal statistical data that Black gay men have had a 48% increase in infection rates which supports the need for additional messaging and innovative approaches.
LA Corp will be seeking candidates for upcoming testing and counseling training session for 2013. Concurrent to the prevention programming angle, LA Corp also seeks to explore issues around its "H.E.F.T E. initiative" ( Housing, Education, Food, Treatment and Employment) that creates a framework of social determinants that also plays a significant role in not only incidence rates but also health outcomes among marginalized communities. To further address these levels of determinants, the organization has plans to pursue a partnership within the developing Medicaid expansion exchange project connected to the Affordable Care Act. Arkansas Exchange task force is recommending utilizing community based organizations in the effort to serve as navigation points of entry for citizens shopping the exchanges for insurance. Complete details of the project are still unfolding at post time, however in lieu of the program launch, LA Corp is preparing an interview schedule, hiring parameters as well as possible drug or background checks as required for certain positions.
Affordable Care Act extended free preventive care to 71 million Americans with private health insurance
Health Care Law’s third anniversary sees health costs slowing down, more value for consumersHealth and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced today that about 71 million Americans in private health insurance plans received coverage for at least one free preventive health care service, such as a mammogram or flu shot, in 2011 and 2012 because of the Affordable Care Act. The new data was released in a report from HHS today.
Additionally, an estimated 34 million Americans in traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans have received at least one preventive service, such as an annual wellness visit at no out of pocket cost because of the health care law.Taken together, this means about 105 million Americans with private health plans and Medicare beneficiaries have been helped by the Affordable Care Act’s prevention coverage improvements.
Preventive services, consumer protections, and other reforms under the Affordable Care Act are giving millions of Americans of all ages more value for their health care dollars and contributing to the slowest growth in health care costs in 50 years.
“Preventing illnesses before they become serious and more costly to treat helps Americans of all ages stay healthier,” Secretary Sebelius said. “No longer do Americans have to choose between paying for preventive care and groceries.”
Secretary Sebelius released the preventive services report as HHS celebrates the Affordable Care Act’s third anniversary this week. The law is keeping down costs and providing more value for consumers and taxpayers through new consumer protections, holding insurance companies accountable, building a smarter health care system, and providing seniors with vital savings on their prescription drugs.
The Affordable Care Act is giving Americans better value for their health insurance plans by:
- Eliminating lifetime dollar caps on essential health benefits, and phasing out annual caps. About 105 million Americans no longer have to fear their benefits will disappear when they need them most because their insurer put a lifetime cap on the amount it would pay.
- Prohibiting health insurance companies from denying coverage to children based on a pre-existing condition, such as asthma or cancer.
- And in 2014, it will be illegal for health insurance companies to deny coverage to any American or to charge more because of a pre-existing condition. No longer will 129 million Americans with health conditions have to fear seeing their premiums increased or getting locked out of the insurance market.
- The law will also make it illegal for a health insurer to charge women more simply because they are women. “That means,” Secretary Sebelius said, “being a woman will no longer be a pre-existing condition.”
Learn more about the key features of the Affordable Care Act at http://www.healthcare.gov/law/timeline/full.html.
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Searching New Horizons in Living
Big Hair Affair for a Cause in the
Rock
The first ever "Hair Affair" event scheduled for March 22 at the Terry
House Mansion, 411 East 11th Street from 6-11 pm. According to
organizers will serve as a duel fundraising event for The Living
Affected Corporation and the continuing fundraising effort for the
Lucie's Place concept that will address LGBTQ youth issues.
A full evening of fashion, vendors, networking and spotlights on the "Big Hair" trend that's being seen on runways from NYC to Milan. Local stylist will offer tips and tricks of the trade, meanwhile clothes designers will be offering their latest looks for spring or fall. Local show host Dominique Sanchez and Zia D'Yor are scheduled as MC's and a host of other notables will be parading their "biggest and baddest" hair concoctions. It promises to be a night to be remembered. Tickets are still are available for purchase at levels of $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Check out this link to get tickets on line: https://www.wepay.com/
The first ever "Hair Affair" event scheduled for March 22 at the Terry
House Mansion, 411 East 11th Street from 6-11 pm. According to
organizers will serve as a duel fundraising event for The Living
Affected Corporation and the continuing fundraising effort for the
Lucie's Place concept that will address LGBTQ youth issues. A full evening of fashion, vendors, networking and spotlights on the "Big Hair" trend that's being seen on runways from NYC to Milan. Local stylist will offer tips and tricks of the trade, meanwhile clothes designers will be offering their latest looks for spring or fall. Local show host Dominique Sanchez and Zia D'Yor are scheduled as MC's and a host of other notables will be parading their "biggest and baddest" hair concoctions. It promises to be a night to be remembered. Tickets are still are available for purchase at levels of $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Check out this link to get tickets on line: https://www.wepay.com/
Black gay men wanted for
survey
The National Black
Gay Men's Advocacy Coalition (NBGMAC) wants to increase its knowledge about how
Black gay men communicate. To do so, the organization has launched a survey to
gauge how Black gay, bisexual and same-gender loving men use the Internet for
communication purposes and to get health policy and advocacy
information. If you are a Black gay, bisexual or same-gender loving
man, the NBGMAC asks that you please take a moment to complete the brief survey
and share with your networks. If not, please share the message with colleagues,
friends or family members who are. To complete the survey, click here.
LA Corp Signs On to Youth Awareness Day
Today's young people are the first generation who have never known a world
without HIV and AIDS. In the United States, one in three new HIV
infections is among youth ages 13 to 24. Despite this harsh reality,
young people and their allies are determined to end this pandemic once and for
all.
The creation of National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day is a momentous step towards acknowledging and addressing the needs of youth — and towards holding our leaders accountable each year as we continue this fight. Only by investing in young people in all aspects of the HIV and AIDS response will we achieve the dream of an AIDS-free generation. AIDS United grantee, The Living Affected Corporation has signed on to call on President Obama, Congress, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and the HIV & AIDS community to officially recognize April 10 as National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day.
This forum has been steadfast on the this chronic illness and its widening thrust throughout communities everywhere. Especially most notably among young black men who are being directly impacted and not linking to or staying in a care continuum. For more info on how you too can sign on click it to http://advocatesforyouth.org/sign-the-petition/
The creation of National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day is a momentous step towards acknowledging and addressing the needs of youth — and towards holding our leaders accountable each year as we continue this fight. Only by investing in young people in all aspects of the HIV and AIDS response will we achieve the dream of an AIDS-free generation. AIDS United grantee, The Living Affected Corporation has signed on to call on President Obama, Congress, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and the HIV & AIDS community to officially recognize April 10 as National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day.
This forum has been steadfast on the this chronic illness and its widening thrust throughout communities everywhere. Especially most notably among young black men who are being directly impacted and not linking to or staying in a care continuum. For more info on how you too can sign on click it to http://advocatesforyouth.org/sign-the-petition/
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