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Obama signs HIV/AIDS bill extension; implements lifting of AIDS travel ban

365 Gay News  Oct 30 09

(Washington) President Barack Obama signed an extension of the Ryan White HIV/AIDS bill this morning.
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National Resource Center on the way for LGBT seniors

Straight Not Narrow  Oct 29 09

From 365gay.comThe Department of Health and Human Services will establish a national resource center to help communities support and serve their lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) elders.
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National resource center created for LGBT seniors

Wicked Gay Blog  Oct 23 09

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced their intention to create the nation’s first national resource center geared specifically toward LGBT seniors on Oct.
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HHS announces resource center to aid gay seniors

365 Gay News  Oct 22 09

(Washington) The Department of Health and Human Services will establish a national resource center to  help communities support and serve their lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) elders.
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HUD's $250k For LGBT Seniors Is a Piecemeal Gesture. But There's Another Reason to Celebrate

Queerty  Oct 22 09

Are we really getting all that excited about the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' announcement that they'll create a "national resource center" for LGBT elders? Because HUD is throwing just $250,000 at it, "pending availability of funds.
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Gay Adoptive Dad in FL Gets Help to Receive Fed Subsidy

Gay Agenda  Sep 12 09

As a Miami appeals court ponders the fate of one gay adoptive father, federal child welfare regulators may step in on behalf of another.
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Medicare May Soon Expand to Cover HIV Tests

HIVPlusMag.com  Sep 11 09

Department of Health and Human Services recommends HIV tests be covered as a part of preventive care.
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Medicare to Cover HIV Testing

Rod Online  Sep 11 09

The Department of Health and Human Services has proposed to cover HIV infection screening for Medicare beneficiaries.
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Gay adoptive dad gets help to receive subsidy

Yahoo Gay News / Miami Herald  Sep 11 09

As a Miami appeals court ponders the fate of one gay adoptive father, federal child welfare regulators may step in on behalf of another.
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HIV Screening Tests Proposed to Be Added to Medicare’s List of Covered Preventive Services

AIDS Treatment News  Sep 10 09

"The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced a new proposal that would cover Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection screening for Medicare beneficiaries who are at increased risk for the infection, including women who are pregnant and Medicare beneficiaries of any age who voluntarily request the service.
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Lame Ad Watch

Andrew Sullivan The Daily Dish  Sep 07 09

by Chris Bodenner The Department of Health and Human Services uses a mime to help parents afraid to talk about "the parts": Clark-Flory rolls her eyes: God forbid having to utter the words "penis" and vagina" in front of your.
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Gay legal group calls for an end to A...

Google HIV News / PinkNews.co.uk  Aug 25 09

Gay legal group calls for an end to America's HIV travel banPinkNews.co.ukThe Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of the US Department of Health and Human Services has proposed removing HIV from the list of .
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HHS names chair of Pres. Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS

365 Health and Science  Aug 25 09

From the Department of Health and Human Services: Today, Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius announced her intent to appoint Helene Gayle, MD, MPH to serve as the Chair of the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS.
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HIV Travel and Immigration Restrictions May Be Lifted

Topix Gay News  Jul 23 09

A 22-year-old ban that has prohibited individuals testing positive for HIV from immigrating or traveling to the U.
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Ban on HIV-positive immigrants to U.S. may be lifted

365 Gay News  Jul 22 09

A ban that has prohibited individuals testing positive for HIV from immigrating or traveling to the U.
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Report: HHS Revises Caseload Data Due to HIV Travel Ban Rule

Rod Online  Jul 02 09

Politico publishes an interesting, behind-the-scenes report on the Obama Administration's decision to change HIV-related travel and immigration policy.
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Proposal would remove ban on HIV foreigners' entry

Topix Gay News  Jun 30 09

The federal government moved one step closer to officially ending its long-standing ban on HIV-positive individuals visiting or moving to the United States , a move hailed by gay rights and AIDS advocates Monday.
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HIV Travel Ban To Be Lifted

Joe My God  Jun 26 09

It's looks like the Obama administration is finally going to implement a directive signed by Dubya almost a year ago.
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Rep Tammy Baldwin Seeks To End Health Care Disparities For The LGBT Community - Lez Get Real

Topix Gay News  Jun 25 09

Representative Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is becoming something of a noticeable force for LGBTI rights.
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Bill would extend Medicare to same-sex partners and address other LGBT health inequalities

Qnews  Jun 24 09

A bill was introduced into Congress Tuesday that would address several known areas of inequality for LGBT people.
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