Sunday, May 11, 2008 Philadelphia FIGHT (FIGHT) is a comprehensive AIDS service organization providing primary care, consumer education, advocacy and research on potential treatments and vaccines. FIGHT was formed as a partnership of individuals living with HIV/AIDS and clinicians, who joined together to improve the lives of people living with the disease. FIGHT Programs Lax Center Project TEACH Prison Services AIDS Library Critical Path Project YHEP

Saturday, March 8, 2008 - It is with deep sadness that Philadelphia FIGHT announces the death of our Founding Principal Investigator, John L. Turner, MD. Dr. Turner’s practice of medicine focusing on HIV and AIDS in Philadelphia gave hope and care to a generation of gay men in the early years of the AIDS epidemic, and his contributions to scientific research moved the search for a cure forward. more... I AM A FIGHTER! Angela Kapalko My first day of work will always stand out. I was welcomed with open arms by both the other providers and the patients.... [more] Read the latest edition of Education Outlook here. [PDF] Come out for this year's ACLU Spring Forum: "Sex, Lies, and Constitutional Issues" Abstinence-Only Sex "Education" and Policies Date: Wednesday, March 5th, 2008 Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm Location: Temple University Ritter Hall, Walk Auditorium For more information, click here! [PDF] The Planning for AIDS Education Month is under way. To find out more and how you can get involved, check out this presentation [PDF] 3 new drugs for HIV are raising hopes - Philadelphia Inquirer story mentions work done at the Lax Center and quotes our Medical Director, Karam Mounzer MD Today's Date: May 11, 2008 HIV Prevention Funding in Africa Should Be Shifted To Promote Male Circumcision, Partner Reduction Programs, Study Says Kenya Launches Campaign To Increase TB Screening Among HIV-Positive People Southeast Asian Officials Meet in Laos To Discuss HIV/AIDS Prevention South Carolina Legislature Approves $2.4M for State ADAP Latino Commission on AIDS Project Focuses on HIV/AIDS Among Hispanic Immigrants in Deep South AIDS Orphan Advocates Call for Increase d Community-Based Programs, Passage of PEPFAR Bill See more... Kaiser Daily Report headlines provided by kaisernetwork.org

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