"15th National HIV/AIDS Update Conference," amfAR 4/3/2003
American Foundation for AIDS Research (amfAR), Miami, Fla.
The 15th National HIV/AIDS Update Conference provides the latest information on prevention, treatment, care and services, mental health and substance use, and the global epidemic.
Opening Plenary Session (3/31/03)
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The opening ceremony includes welcome messages from the conference chair, Dr. Mervyn F. Silverman, M.D., M.P.H.; Tom Liberti, chief of Florida Department of Health's Bureau of HIV/AIDS, Florida Department of Health; Cristina Saralegui, journalist and host of "The Cristina Show"; and Carl Folta, senior vice president of Corporate Relations at Viacom.
Unfortunately, due to technical difficulties, a webcast of Florida State Senator Frederica S. Wilson's presentation is not available.
Clip from the Opening Plenary Session: Keynote Address by Viacom's Carl Folta
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The keynote address by Carl Folta, senior vice president of Corporate Relations at Viacom, focuses on how the power of the media can be harnessed to disseminate a message about HIV/AIDS and about Viacom and the Kaiser Family Foundation's new initiative, knowHIVAIDS.org.
Update: Prevention for Positives (3/31/03)
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Presenters Terje Anderson and Michael Kaplan discuss critical medical, cultural, and psychosocial issues in prevention for people already infected with HIV/AIDS.
State of the Art Lecture: AIDS Treatment and Research (3/31/03)
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Drs. Joel Gallant, Jay Kostman, and Jeffrey Laurence discuss the latest treatment guidelines, effectiveness of various treatment combinations, and more.
Syringe Exchange: Opening the Door to HIV Services (3/31/03)
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Workshop features a presentation focusing on a needle-exchange program and its effectiveness in downtown Los Angeles.
AIDS Policy Update (4/1/03)
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Moderated by Gene Copello, presenters discuss critical issues in AIDS policy today: Sandra Thurman discusses the global AIDS epidemic and how the U.S. responds to the growing threat to developing nations. Jeff Levi discusses how Medicaid reform affects access to treatment and care for people living with HIV/AIDS. Finally, Harry Simpson discusses his experience with syringe exchange programs and addresses how legislation affects the consumer.
Current Allocations in HIV Funding (4/1/03)
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Presenters examine the federal, state, and local public financing policy of HIV/AIDS health care services, prevention programs, and other support services within the context of the economic downturn facing many areas.
Update on Minority AIDS Initiative (4/1/03)
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This session discusses lessons learned, current strategies, ongoing challenges, and future directions.
Fair Coverage: AIDS in the Media Today (4/2/03)
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Moderated by Sean Strub, this plenary session addresses how print and broadcast media can be used to promote and sometimes obstruct or distort HIV prevention messages.
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