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NEW!! The Michigan HIV AIDS Council is once again seeking interested persons to join them in 2011-2012. See the information and download an application on the Michigan HIV/AIDS Council page.
The Division (DHS) will be holding a one day Summit, in lieu of the three day Health Disparities/STD & HIV Conference, at the Lexington Lansing Hotel on Monday, October 24. The purpose of this Summit is to discuss Michigan’s response to the National HIV/AIDS Strategy and its three major goals: 1) Reducing new HIV infections; 2) Increasing access to care and improving health outcomes for people living with HIV; and 3) Reducing HIV-related health disparities. It will also be an opportunity to develop recommendations for Michigan's involvement in the Office of Minority Health's National Partnership for Action campaign.
A" Save the Date card", as well as a Registration Form are availavle for download.
The meeting will begin at 8:45 a.m., with a continental breakfast starting at 8:00 a.m. Once the agenda is finalized, it will be emailed to those who have registered to attend.
Attending this Summit can be used as an option to fulfill your HIV counselor re-certification.
The Health Disparities/STD & HIV Conference will resume in 2012.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Belinda Chandler, Community Planner, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Health, Wellness and Disease Control HIV/AIDS Prevention and Intervention Section
109 Michigan Avenue, 9th Floor
Lansing, MI 48913
517-241-5926
517-241-5911 (fax)
chandlerbel@michigan.gov
The current structure for PWA is a partnership between the HIV/AIDS Prevention and Intervention Section (HAPIS) of the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) and a PLWH/A Advisory Group for the purpose of planning and implementing needs assessment and related activities throughout the state. This advisory group is open to any PLWH/A living in Michigan who has an interest in assisting us in this critical activity. With the assistance of this core group we envision holding a minimum of three forums in three different locations in the state in order to provide an opportunity to hear directly from the community. It is our hope that many of you will be interested in participation. If you are interested, please complete the registration form (PDF Document) and fax it to Debbie Davis at (517) 241-5911.
Want to stay informed on:
- Ways to become involved in the planning process for HIV care and prevention?
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- Latest ADAP formularies?
- New newsletters being released?
- And many other important items about HIV in Michigan?
Telephone support can be obtained from the Bereavement Tele-support Group, part of the Hemophilia Foundation, for the loss of loved ones to AIDS by calling (800) 482-3041, ext. 33.
