News Archive - San Francisco AIDS Foundation

An Open Letter from the AIDS 2020 Conference Coordinating Committee

Scientists, clinicians, community advocates to gather in Oakland and San Francisco for AIDS 2020 during critical moment of global fight against HIV.

Queerly undefined

Cirrus grapples with the word “queer,” whether it fits with his own self-identity and how it’s been used as an umbrella term.

How the myth about opioids and chronic pain affects people living with HIV

Sixth case of rare PrEP failure reported—here’s what to know.

A case of PrEP failure due to transmitted drug resistance was reported at IDWeek 2018. Chris Hall, MD shares what this means for people currently taking PrEP.

Homelessness linked to HIV infection and low rates of viral suppression

People who are homeless are at higher risk for HIV infection and lower rates of viral suppression, highlighting the need for innovative programs that reach the most marginalized members of our community.

SF reaches new historic low number of HIV infections in 2017

Progress is uneven, with data showing HIV prevention efforts are not adequately reaching people of color, trans women, people experiencing homelessness and people who inject drugs.

Decision to Veto AB 186 Puts More Lives at Risk

Bill allowing San Francisco to pilot overdose prevention programs preventing deaths from opioids passed both houses of State Legislature, vetoed by California governor.

How an overdose prevention site will reduce public injecting

Overdose prevention sites reduce public injecting and prevent discarded syringes, save cities money, and improve the health of people who inject.

Tiommi Luckett: Learning to live my truth more fully

After Tiommi’s HIV status was revealed in an online article, she decided to embrace her identity and speak up to end HIV stigma.

Fernando opened his living room to friends dying of AIDS

Castillo never could have imagined that his efforts would be the informal beginning of El Grupo de Apoyo Latino, a program of San Francisco AIDS Foundation that continues to serve Spanish-speaking people in our community

Better conversations about our butts

Joshua O’Neal shares results from a community survey about seeking health care for anal health issues, and why it’s crucial to speak up for better butt care.

What you need to know about HIV two-drug regimens

My experience with anal warts

Michael offers his perspective on what it’s like to have anal warts as someone who loves to bottom, and the importance of finding non-judgmental, proactive care.

Ready or not: Undetectable = Undisputable

These men’s lives were changed when they learned they could not transmit HIV. When will the HIV-negative community embrace the science?

Confronting ignorance and fear to end HIV criminalization

Twenty prominent HIV scientists target outdated HIV criminalization laws, saying they are based on fear rather than accurate HIV science.

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