Blogs

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    The Impact of Incidence Data on Ending the HIV Epidemic
    07-21-2021Incidence, one of the six EHE indicators tracked on America’s HIV Epidemic Analysis Dashboard (AHEAD), provides an estimate of how many new HIV infections have…
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    Is Anyone Reading Our Blog Posts?
    11-27-2018We know our blog readers read our posts in a variety of ways. You come to us from desktops, mobile devices, social media, email, and apps.We also know that…
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    Creating a Social Media Report That Matters
    07-07-2015Editor's Note: As important as it is to use social media tools to reach your audiences, it is equally important to regularly assess your social media metrics…
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    Black Voices Bloggers on World AIDS Day 2014
    12-04-2014December 1st was World AIDS Day, and the U.S. Government theme for this year was ‘Focus, Partner, Achieve: An AIDS-free Generation.” In recognition of this…
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    National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day (NHAAAD)
    09-18-2014Today is the 7th annual observance of National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day (NHAAAD). This year’s theme reminds us that Aging is a part of life: HIV doesn…
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    Using New Media on College Campuses to Improve HIV/AIDS Education
    09-16-2014It’s that time of year. Students across the country are settling into colleges and universities, many living away from home and responsible for their own well…
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    In Case You Missed it! AIDS 2014 Roundup
    08-01-2014This year marked the 20th International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2014), which was held in Melbourne, Australia from July 20-25, 2014. Yesterday, Dr. Valdiserri,…
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    May Is Hepatitis Awareness Month
    04-28-2014Throughout May, during this year’s observance of Hepatitis Awareness Month, federal colleagues from across the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services,…
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    Wrapping Up 2013: A Look at Engagement This Year
    12-31-2013This New Year’s Eve, we look back at an eventful and exciting 2013 at HIV.gov. In July to showcase the content that you interacted with most, from July to…
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    #FacingAIDS 2013: Write. Snap. Share.
    11-05-2013For the sixth year, HIV.gov is hosting the Facing AIDS photo sharing project. We would like to thank everyone who has participated over the years. Through your…
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    Updated New Media Toolkit Now Available on AIDS.gov
    07-02-2013As a part of our technical assistance and training efforts with the HIV community, we provide resources on how to use new media. We recently updated the “New…
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    Apps and Social Media to Show You Care
    02-12-2013Social media and mobile apps are great tools to help you connect to people. For example, you can connect to your former high school sweetheart on Facebook,…
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    Keep it Brief: Tips for Writing Online
    01-16-2013These days anyone can publish a blog on any topic without prior writing experience or a degree in journalism or English. Even with credentials, online writing…
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    Communications Technology in Public Health
    01-10-2012The AIDS Institute of the New York State Department of Health, in partnership with HIV.gov, held its second Forum on social media and HIV/STIs – which now…