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Decades after San Francisco closed its gay bathhouses, a new law paves the way for their return

February 12, 2020

Supervisor Rafael Mandelman’s legislation will require the San Francisco Department of Public Health to update outdated regulations put in place during the AIDS crisis of the 1980’s

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Harm reduction is love

February 11, 2020

Charles Hawthorne breaks down how the racist war on drugs stands in the way of health and humanity for drug users, and shares his perspective on reaching people with kindness, empathy and love.

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Our voices

Black men loving Black men is the revolutionary act

February 7, 2020

San Francisco AIDS Foundation staff share their thoughts on Joseph Beam’s powerful words and why they still resonate to this day.

Senator Wiener Introduces Legislation to Expand Access to Rapid Syphilis Testing

February 7, 2020

In light of increasing syphilis rates, SB 932 would authorize HIV counselors to perform an inexpensive, quick and effective syphilis test – allowing patients to receive better care.

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Nuevo informe revela la crisis de VIH en la comunidad latina no reconocida

February 4, 2020

En “grupos” de transmisión, la transmisión de VIH ocurre a tasas de hasta 33 veces el promedio nacional. Los programas de salud pública y del gobierno deben encontrar maneras de invertir en hacer llegar los servicios de

Latinx man

Unrecognized HIV crisis in Latinx community revealed by new report

February 4, 2020

In transmission “clusters”, HIV transmission occurs at rates up to 33 times the national average. Public health and government programs must find ways to invest in reaching Latinx communities with HIV services.

Marc Silva and Alex Locust

Advocacy

“It’s about love”: Disability justice reframes access to focus on love and inclusion

February 3, 2020

All about disability justice, access at events, and why involving disabled people as leaders and change-makers is critical to our organization’s mission.

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Treatment

Strong warning against Dovato 2-drug regimen as first-line therapy by San Francisco HIV expert

January 28, 2020

Concerns over drug resistance and adherence have a Ward 86 HIV clinician worried about the new HIV treatment guidelines by DHHS.

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Confronting the challenge of bringing HIV care to people

January 15, 2020

Street outreach services and drop-in clinics are reaching people experiencing homelessness living with HIV with services and care.

Hep C

In SF, game-changing programs aim to cure all of hepatitis C

January 9, 2020

New programs in San Francisco are addressing the “silent epidemic” that affects more than 12,000 community members. HCV cure is possible, but many people don’t know it’s an option.

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What we know about Descovy’s impact on weight & cholesterol

January 8, 2020

HIV advocates have raised concerns about the metabolic effects that Descovy (F/TAF) may have on people living with HIV and people taking it for PrEP. Here’s what we know.

California 2019 Policy Updates

December 19, 2019

As the year draws to a close, we wanted to share how our HIV Advocacy Network created real wins for our community during this legislative session.

Loris Mattox, HIV Education and Prevention Project (Photo: Emily Land, San Francisco AIDS Foundation

Ending the Epidemics: Conversation in California’s East Bay

December 16, 2019

Community members, community organizations, and health department officials from the San Francisco East Bay discussed the state of the HIV, hepatitis C and STI epidemics, and how to support the End the Epidemics campaig

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Substance use

Cheers, Queers! Get a better buzz in the New Year

December 16, 2019

Cheers Queers can help you explore the way you drink alcohol, and make changes if desired.

Research

First-of-its-kind combo HIV cure study to begin at UCSF

December 11, 2019

A small number of participants will receive a combination of therapies designed to boost the immune system’s response to stimulate and clear the body’s HIV reservoir.

Tell your partners

Got an STI? Anonymously tell sex partners to get tested

November 18, 2019

Tell Your Partner, a free partner notification service, makes it easy to let people know they might need to get tested for STIs.

Mayor London Breed - Meth Task Force

Harm Reduction at the Heart of SF’s Meth Task Force Recommendations

November 1, 2019

Recently-released recommendations emphasize the need for compassionate, easy-to-access services for people who use meth in San Francisco.

pharmacy

Advancing policies to solve PrEP access issues

October 22, 2019

Our policy & PrEP team helped advance groundbreaking legislation allowing PrEP and PEP to be offered in pharmacies without a prescription.

Ken Jones, photo ©Rick Gerharter

We asked our community: What does “long-term survivor” mean to you?

October 16, 2019

Community members who have lived through the early years of the HIV epidemic share their thoughts on if the term “long-term survivor” fits their experiences living with HIV or losing loved ones to HIV.

PrEP

FDA approves Descovy (F/TAF) for PrEP

October 11, 2019

We now have a new medication for PrEP. Here's how Descovy (F/TAF) is different than Truvada (F/TDF).

STD Rates in California Reach the Highest Levels in 30 Years

October 9, 2019

Yesterday, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) released 2018 data showing that sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in the state continue to climb and are at the highest levels in 30 years.

PrEP

Truvada Lawsuit Ads are Misleading

October 9, 2019

Truvada is a well-studied medication that is safe for the vast majority of people taking it for PrEP and for HIV treatment.

Community

AIDS 2020 Kicks off in SF & Oakland

October 9, 2019

National, state and local leaders underscore the significance of the 23rd International AIDS Conference. AIDS 2020 opens in SF and Oakland on July 6, 2020.

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Federal judge: Supervised injection sites do not violate federal law

October 2, 2019

SAN FRANCISCO, October 2, 2019 — US District Judge Gerald A McHugh ruled just hours ago...

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