GMHC (Gay Men's Health Crisis) has
assembled a list of helpful links for information about HIV/AIDS from
different perspectives:
General HIV/AIDS Information
AEGIS-AIDS Education Global Information System http://www.aegis.com
Provides daily updates, CDC daily summaries, links to national,
HIV-specific news services, links to HIV-specific publications and Law
Library links.
AIDS Info NYC http://www.aidsinfonyc.org
Provides information about HIV and AIDS from AIDS Treatment Data Network,
HIV Plus, Momentum AIDS Project, PWA Health Group and Treatment AIDS Group
(TAG).
The Body http://www.thebody.com
User-friendly information includes doctors' answers to questions from
people living with HIV, chat and bulletin boards and a vast document
library that is updated daily.
Critical Path AIDS Project http://www.critpath.org
Critical Path provides easy access to a range of potentially
life-extending or life-saving AIDS prevention, treatment and referral
information.
HIV InSite http://hivinsite.ucsf.edu
Includes the AIDS Knowledge Base, a comprehensive online textbook of HIV
disease, medical information, prevention and education, HIV/AIDS basics,
social issues, statistics and epidemiology. While geared towards health
professionals, the site is an invaluable resource for people looking for
more in-depth information. Also contains an excellent international
section.
Johns Hopkins AIDS Service http://www.hopkins-aids.edu
This site features comprehensive medical and prevention information, as
well as a patient-expert forum, a detailed conference calendar, and a full
text version of the reference book "Medical Management of HIV Disease."
Kaiser Family Foundation HIV/AIDS Page
http://www.kff.org/hivaids/index.cfm
This excellent site, sponsored by the California-based health policy think
tank, provides a wide range of information, including in-depth reports and
a daily HIV/AIDS news summary.
POZ Magazine http://www.poz.com
Monthly magazine that covers HIV and AIDS's impact on life, politics,
culture and society. Also includes Spanish POZ magazine, POZ en Espaρol,
and MAMM- a magazine for anyone whose life has been impacted by breast and
reproductive cancers.
UNAIDS- Joint United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS http://www.unaids.org
Information regarding HIV's impact on the world. Includes hundreds of
documents covering statistics, human rights, prevention and public policy.
Medical and Treatment Resources
AIDS Action Committee HIV Resource Library
http://www.aac.org/site/PageServer?pagename=info_search
Provides up-to-date information about HIV/AIDS medications, complimentary
therapies, opportunistic infections, symptoms and side effects. Available
in English and Spanish.
AIDS Info http://www.aidsinfo.nih.gov/
Offering the latest federally approved information on research, clinical
trials, treatment and prevention for patients and health care providers.
AIDS Treatment Data Network http://www.atdn.org/
An independent, community-based, not-for-profit, organization that
provides treatment access and advocacy, case management, supportive
counseling, and English and Spanish language information services to men,
women and children with AIDS and HIV, and limited resources. Web site
features fact sheets, a directory of clinical trials, Treatment Review
newsletter, and a Spanish newsletter.
BETA Bulletin of Experimental Treatments for AIDS http://www.sfaf.org/beta/
A newsletter that covers new developments in AIDS treatment research.
Includes in-depth articles on HIV/AIDS treatments and illnesses, also
available in Spanish.
Community AIDS Treatment Information Exchange http://www.catie.ca
The latest HIV/AIDS news and reports, treatment resources, forums for
feedback and discussion, fact sheets and links to AIDS in Canada. Also
available in French.
Direct AIDS Alternative Information Resources http://www.daair.org
A not-for-profit membership based organization that promotes
self-empowered healing from HIV disease through the use of a holistic
approach. Operates a buyers club to provide access to nutrients and
non-toxic therapies. Has a treatment buzz report monthly.
HIV InSite http://hivinsite.ucsf.edu
Site includes the AIDS Knowledge Base, a comprehensive online textbook of
HIV disease, medical information, prevention and education, HIV/AIDS
basics, social issues, statistics and epidemiology. While geared towards
health professionals, the site is an invaluable resource for people
looking for more in-depth information. Also contains an excellent
international section.
International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care http://www.iapac.org
This site features interviews and original articles by researchers and
physicians. The news and conference sections are particularly thorough and
up-to-date.
Johns Hopkins AIDS Service http://www.hopkins-aids.edu
This site features comprehensive medical and prevention information, as
well as a patient-expert forum, a detailed conference calendar, and a full
text version of the reference book Medical Management of HIV Disease.
Medscape HIV/AIDS http://hiv.medscape.com
The largest collection of free full text peer-reviewed medical articles,
expert-authored state-of-the-art surveys in disease management, next
summaries from medical meetings, and free access to MEDLINE, AIDSLINE and
TOXLINE. Provides CME credits.
National AIDS Treatment Advocacy Project http://www.natap.org
Provides the latest in HIV drug development, research, and treatment
information. Daily highlight reports from conferences, NATAP newsletter,
and summaries from NATAP forums.
PWA Health Group
http://www.aidsinfonyc.org/pwahg
Dedicated to providing access to promising or experimental treatments for
HIV/AIDS. Provides information sheets, Notes From The Underground
newsletter, and links to buyers clubs.
Community-Based Organizations and HIV/AIDS Services
AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA) http://www.apla.org
One of the nations largest AIDS service organizations, APLA provides
direct services to more than 10,000 men, women and children living with
HIV and AIDS in Los Angeles County. Web site features HIV/AIDS prevention,
treatment, and policy information.
God's Love We Deliver http://www.glwd.org
Provides highly nutritious meals, free of charge for all people living
with AIDS. Site features nutrition information and recipes.
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community
Center http://www.gaycenter.org
Located in New York City, this organization provides a home for the birth,
nurture and celebration of LGTB organizations, institutions and culture;
cares for individuals and groups in need; educates the public and our
community; and empowers individuals and groups to achieve their fullest
potential.
Michael Callen-Audre Lorde Community Health Center http://www.callen-lorde.org
New York's only medical facility dedicated to meeting the health care
needs of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community and
people living with HIV/AIDS -- regardless of any patient's ability to pay.
San Francisco AIDS Foundation http://www.sfaf.org
SFAF serves the people of San Francisco and is a global leader in the
fight against AIDS. Web site provides national and region-specific
HIV/AIDS information concerning policy, prevention and treatment issues.
Technical (TA) Clearinghouse http://www.taclearinghouse.org
This organization provides help for New York AIDS service providers
and people living with HIV/AIDS. The Web site includes a Guide to TA,
searchable databases of New York area technical assistance providers,
other TA- and HIV-related resources, funding alerts for HIV/AIDS service
organizations and a job bank.
Public Policy and Advocacy Resources
ACTUP NY http://www.actupny.org
Advocacy information from the group that invented grass-roots AIDS
activism.
AIDS Action http://www.aidsaction.org
A Washington DC based organization dedicated to the development, analysis,
cultivation, and encouragement of sound policies and programs in response
to the HIV epidemic. Web site includes extensive legislative information
section.
AIDS Vaccine Advocacy Coalition http://www.avac.org
A community and consumer based organization, founded to accelerate the
ethical development and global delivery of vaccines against HIV/AIDS. Web
site contains useful information on various issues surrounding HIV/AIDS
vaccines.
American Public Health Association http://www.apha.org
Non-profit organization founded to develop, promote, and implement public
human service policies and practices that improve the health and
well-being of families, children, and adults. Site includes legislative
information about managed care, health policy initiatives and action
alerts.
American Public Human Services Association http://www.aphsa.org
A membership organization of agencies and individuals concerned with
welfare, child welfare, health care reform and other human services.
Center on Budget and Policy Priorities http://www.cbpp.org
A research and policy based organization that analyzes government policies
and programs (such as housing and welfare) that affect primarily low- to
middle-income people.
Children's Defense Fund http://www.childrensdefense.org
An advocacy organization dedicated to providing a voice for children.
Focuses on health care and education.
Commonwealth Fund http://www.cmwf.org
A New York City based private foundation supporting independent research
on health and social issues.
Families USA http://www.familiesusa.org
A national non-profit organization dedicated to grassroots advocacy
surrounding Medicaid, managed care and other national health care issues.
Names Project http://www.aidsquilt.org
Provides information about the AIDS Memorial Quilt, links, quilt display
schedule, and a searchable list of names and panels.
National Association of People With AIDS http://www.napwa.org
The National Association of People With AIDS advocates on behalf of all
people living with HIV and AIDS in order to end the pandemic and the human
suffering caused by HIV/AIDS.
National Health Law Program http://www.healthlaw.org
A national public interest law firm that seeks to improve healthcare for
disenfranchised groups.
National Minority AIDS Council http://www.nmac.org
Established in 1987, NMAC is the premier national organization dedicated
to developing leadership within communities of color to address the
challenges of HIV/AIDS. Web site includes numerous publications relating
to policy and treatment as well as a conference calendar and list of
HIV/AIDS hotlines.
New York City Campaign Finance Board http://www.cfb.nyc.ny.us
A great resource for the residents of New York City. Visitors can learn
about candidates' history or try the easy-to-use searchable database of
contributions to candidates who run for the offices of Mayor, Public
Advocate, Comptroller, Borough President and City Council Member.
Project Inform http://www.projectinform.org
A community-based organization working to end the AIDS epidemic. Provides
general information about treatment, healthcare services and policy
issues.
Project Vote Smart http://www.vote-smart.org
Project Vote Smart (PVS) is a citizen's organization dedicated to serving
all Americans with accurate and unbiased information for electoral
decision-making. Excellent search engine finds the names of your
representatives using your zip code.
Treatment Action Group http://www.aidsinfonyc.org/tag
The first and only AIDS organization dedicated solely to advocating for
larger and more efficient research efforts, both public and private,
towards finding a cure for AIDS. Features treatment reviews, policy papers
and TAGline newsletter.
The Urban Institute http://www.urban.org
A Washington, DC-based, non-partisan economic and social policy research
organization.
Welfare Law Center http://www.welfarelaw.org
Focuses on government welfare policies. Works with and behalf of poor
people to ensure that their basic needs are met.
Research and Academic Resources
AIDS Research Institute http://ari.ucsf.edu/
Bringing together hundreds of scientists and dozens of programs from
throughout the University of California, San Francisco and affiliated labs
and institutions, and working in close collaboration with affected
communities, ARI is the largest AIDS research entity in the world outside
of the National Institutes of Health.
amfAR American Foundation for AIDS Research
http://www.amfar.org
National non-profit organization which supports all forms of AIDS
research.
American Academy of HIV Medicine http://www.aahivm.org
An independent organization of HIV Specialists and others dedicated to
promoting excellence in HIV/AIDS care. Through advocacy and education,
the Academy is committed to supporting health care providers in HIV
medicine and to ensuring better care for those living with AIDS and HIV
disease. Site includes a health care provider search tool.
Community Research Initiative on AIDS http://www.criany.org
Non-profit, community-based AIDS research and education center which
studies treatments for HIV-related illnesses.
HIV InSite http://hivinsite.ucsf.edu
Site includes the AIDS Knowledge Base, a comprehensive online textbook of
HIV disease, medical information, prevention and education, HIV/AIDS
basics, social issues, statistics and epidemiology. While geared towards
health professionals, the site is an invaluable resource for people
looking for more in-depth information. Also contains an excellent
international section.
Johns Hopkins AIDS Service http://www.hopkins-aids.edu
This site features comprehensive medical and prevention information, as
well as a patient-expert forum, a detailed conference calendar, and a full
text version of the reference book "Medical Management of HIV Disease."
New York Academy of Medicine http://www.nyam.org
For 150 years, the Academy has served as an independent forum for the
examination of health problems, as a catalyst for developing solutions to
these problems, and as a vehicle for formulating and shaping health care
policy.
Project Achieve (AIDS Community Health Initiative
Enroute to a Vaccine Effort) http://www.projectachieve.org/
New York City-based organization committed to conducting HIV prevention
research and education.
Government HIV/AIDS Resources
International
UNAIDS- Joint United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS http://www.unaids.org
Information regarding HIV's impact on the world. Includes hundreds of
documents covering international statistics, human rights, prevention, and
public policy.
World Health Organization http://www.who.org
Contains up-to-date information regarding diseases around the world. In
English, French, and Spanish.
Federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention http://www.cdc.gov
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recognized as the
lead US federal agency for protecting the health and safety of people - at
home and abroad, providing credible information to enhance health
decisions, and promoting health through strong partnerships.
CDC National Center for HIV, STD, and TB Prevention
http://www.cdc.gov/nchstp/od/nchstp.html
Provides up-to-date information about AIDS and HIV research, treatment and
surveillance reports.
Centers for Disease Control National Prevention
Information Network
http://www.cdcnpin.org/scripts/index.asp
This site distributes the CDC's latest prevention news, with everything
from the basics of HIV and STD transmission to summaries of prevention
research.
Human Resources and Services Administration http://www.hrsa.gov
Federal government agency responsible for administering Ryan White funds.
Site also features HIV/AIDS statistics.
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases http://www.niaid.nih.gov
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) is a
component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). NIAID conducts and
supports research that strives to understand, treat, and ultimately
prevent the myriad infectious, immunologic, and allergic diseases that
threaten hundreds of millions of people worldwide.
National Institutes of Health Office of AIDS Research http://www.nih.gov/od/oar
Responsible for the scientific, budgetary, legislative and policy elements
of the NIH AIDS research program.
Social Security Administration http://www.ssa.gov
Provides information on social security benefits and qualifications.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration
http://www.samhsa.gov/oas/p0000016.htm
Web site for the Federal governmental agency that provides information on
substance abuse and mental health treatment and services.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development http://www.hud.gov
A government agency that focuses on issues of fair and affordable housing.
U.S. House of Representatives http://www.house.gov
Provides information about U.S. House members and House bills.
U.S. Senate http://www.senate.gov
Provides information about U.S. Senate members and Senate bills.
Thomas Legislative Information on the Internet
http://thomas.loc.gov/home/thomas2.html
A government-sponsored Web site that provides visitors with information
about legislation before Congress, Federal laws and regulations, and
Federal officials.
The White House http://www.whitehouse.gov
Provides information about the President, his cabinet and policy
initiatives.
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