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COVID-19 Updates

April 3, 2020

Given the recent developments regarding the coronavirus, we’re providing information about how to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and changes to our programs and services.

Person receiving Narcan at Harm Reduction Center

With soaring overdose deaths in San Francisco, what more can we do?

April 2, 2020

Ro Giuliano, director of Syringe Access Services programs & operations, and Laura Thomas, director of harm reduction policy, share how they understand these trends and what we can do in response.

BBE group members

Faith in our resiliency moves us forward in times of crisis

March 27, 2020

Preston Vargas shares words about Resiliency to help others instead of giving in to a mindset of “getting mine.”

International AIDS Society announces pivot to online conference in response to COVID-19 pandemic

March 27, 2020

AIDS 2020 Virtual to be held July 6-10, 2020

Queer Ancestors Project artists

Community

Young artists explore queer history and ancestry through printmaking

March 25, 2020

Queer Ancestors Project artistic director said that the program, which explores queer and trans people across time and cultures, encourages participants to celebrate queer culture.

Man on phone

Creating connectedness even as we practice social distancing

March 25, 2020

Our community engagement staff are finding innovative ways to connect with friends, family and SFAF group members during these challenging times.

Bacteria Mycoplasma Genitalium

Burning or pain when you pee? It might be the STI mycoplasma genitalium

March 25, 2020

Magnet clinician Jorge Roman, RN, MSN, FNP-BC, AAHIVS, answers questions about this common STI--including when to get tested and what treatment involves.

Bathhouse picture

Our role shaping SF bathhouse regulations–then and now

March 3, 2020

Joshua O’Neal shares why we’re supporting symbolic and common-sense legislation that will lift the fear-based regulations on bathhouses enacted in 1984.

When your job is to confront HIV stigma and combat PrEP misinformation

March 2, 2020

Charlie Romero, a PrEP navigator for PleasePrEPMe, shares answers to some of the top questions and concerns that people have about PrEP and HIV.

Trans Voices event

Trans Voices lifts up incredible talent in the trans community

February 27, 2020

San Francisco entertainer Pearl Teese, the current guest host and curator of Trans Voices, shares the importance of events that lift up talent in the trans community.

Video: Trans Health Services

February 25, 2020

Looking for inclusive gender-affirming health care, including hormones, second opinions, or advice? San Francisco AIDS Foundation has a variety of health and support services for trans and non-binary individuals.

Marijuana

For people with HIV, cannabis use linked to lower rates of cognitive impairment

February 24, 2020

In a study with nearly 1,000 adults, cognitive functions such as verbal fluency, memory, attention and motor skills were significantly less likely to show signs of impairment in people living with HIV who used cannabis.

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

Heart shape on concrete wall

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.

Black Brothers Esteem group meeting

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.

Latinx man

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.

Pharmacist looking at medication bottle

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.

two men handshake

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.

Descovy bottle

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.

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