News Archive - San Francisco AIDS Foundation

One man’s experience with gene therapy

Andrew Caldwell explains why he decided to participate in an “intimidating” HIV cure study, and how his life changed as a result.

An HIV study: Starting for the money, staying for the questions

Cirrus embarks on a two-year HIV prevention study, along the way mulling over what might be learned—and how his participation makes a difference.

Sparking conversations & shifting perceptions among and for the A&PI community

Program manager Vince Crisostomo was the first Pacific Islander to come out as publicly living with HIV and he’s never stopped advocating for AP&I communities around the world.

We asked clinicians: Would you prescribe doxycycline to someone for STI prevention?

New Public Health Team Appointed to Remove Syringes

The City will triple the size of rapid response team specifically for syringe cleanup duties, increasing coordinated response to the issue of needle litter.

New findings on inflammation & how it affects people with HIV

A new study finds that inflammation-related health concerns are more often a cause of death for people with HIV than cardiovascular disease, AIDS-related complications, and non-AIDS cancer.

Are Poppers a Risk to My Sobriety?

Should people in recovery stop using poppers? David Fawcett, PhD, LCSW weighs in.

Can I use poppers if I’m in drug treatment? Advice from a substance use counselor

Jeremy Prillwitz, MA, CATC gives his perspective on how poppers might fit into a person’s harm reduction plan.

Ending hepatitis C means including people who inject drugs

Innovative HCV cure initiatives in San Francisco prioritize high-needs people who may still be actively injecting drugs.

Getting syringes off San Francisco streets

The Stonewall Project: 20 years of innovation, support & harm reduction

For 20 years, the Stonewall Project has provided non-judgmental substance use counseling and treatment for our community.

The Stonewall Project saved my life

Crystal meth was never part of Billy’s plan. When he finally decided to make adjustments, he found support and acceptance at the Stonewall Project.

San Francisco AIDS Foundation Launches Partnership with Tito’s Handmade Vodka

We say “needle exchange,” but open access—not one-for-one exchange—is best for health

Syringe access programs combat the spread of infectious diseases among people who use injection drugs, improve participant health, and increase linkage to social services including drug treatment.

Syringe access programs increase safe syringe disposal

Research shows higher syringe coverage and safe disposal options provided by syringe access programs reduce improperly discarded injection equipment.

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