Tag Archives: HIV

HIV in Nevada in 2020

I recently attended a lecture on HIV in Nevada.  Nevada is way ahead of the nation (read this: we are risky!) HIV Incidence rate is 20 people per 100,000.  The national average is 12.  Nevada has one of the highest … Continue reading

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Prophylactic medicine for HIV

Did you know that there is a daily prophylactic medication that can reduce the risk of sexually transmitted HIV by 90% and drug needle transmission of the virus by 70%?  There is! Only 1/3 of primary care doctors are aware … Continue reading

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Free HIV testing tomorrow in Wichita

In celebration of Worlds AIDS Day (today!) the Sedgwick County Health Department will offer free HIV testing tomorrow (Monday 12/2/2013).  Two locations are offered. If you are a WSU student or faculty the testing is offered in Ahlberg Hall main … Continue reading

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