HIV.gov, formerly known as AIDS.gov, is an internet portal for all United States federal domestic
HIV
The human immunodeficiency viruses (HIV) are two species of ''Lentivirus'' (a subgroup of retrovirus) that infect humans. Over time, they cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), a condition in which progressive failure of the immune ...
and
AIDS
Human immunodeficiency virus infection and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) is a spectrum of conditions caused by infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), a retrovirus. Following initial infection an individual m ...
resources and information. On
World AIDS Day
World AIDS Day, designated on 1 December every year since 1988, is an international day dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection and mourning those who have died of the disease. The acquired immun ...
, December 1, 2006, the
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services launched AIDS.gov. The site contains content and links that guide users to their desired information.
HIV.gov is intended as a resource for the general public, federal staff/agencies, state staff, federal grantees, medical and research institutions, and other HIV and AIDS-related organizations. It is sponsored by the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS)
Office of Public Health and Science
The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH) is an operating agency of the United States Department of Health and Human Services and the managing personnel body for the United States Public Health Service. The office is under the directi ...
and Office of the Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs and works across the government.
The content, design and development team includes representatives from HHS and other government agencies working on
AIDS domestically. The site is maintained in
Washington, D.C.
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Awards
On March 11, 2008, AIDS.gov received the American Association of Webmasters Gold Award. This is a peer-reviewed, criteria-based award for achievement in web design in which rigorous standards of HTML code, web design, technical achievement, and overall content are evaluated.
In August 2010, the AIDS.gov blog was selected as a top government blog on Juggle.com.
History
In June 2017 AIDS.gov changed its name to HIV.gov and reorganized its web site so that it combined the previously separate website and blog.
Media
In January, 2008, AIDS.gov started
blogon how to use new media tools in response to HIV/AIDS. The blog has since expanded to cover HIV policy and research, as well as new media. AIDS.gov is also engaged in other new media activities —from maintaining a presence on social media sites such as Twitter and YouTube to promoting a text messaging campaign with the Kaiser Family Foundation and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Mobile phone users can text their ZIP code to KNOWIT (566948) and will receive the location of their nearest HIV testing center.
In recognition of the 20th World AIDS Day on December 1, 2008, AIDS.gov took part in several key new media activities: the Facing AIDS initiative, Bloggers Unite for World AIDS Day, and Second Life World AIDS Day events.
In recognition of World AIDS Day on December 1, 2009, AIDS.gov again hosted the Facing AIDS initiative, among other activities. Facing AIDS encouraged people around the country (and world) to take a photo of themselves saying why they were "Facing AIDS" for World AIDS Day and to upload the photo to the Facing AIDS group on Flickr. Over 850 photos were submitted to the Facing AIDS group, and Flickr featured the initiative on its blog.
For National HIV Testing Day (NHTD) 2009, June 27, AIDS.gov shared testing messages from President Obama, and HHS Secretary Sebelius and DC Mayor Fenty. As part of NHTD 2009, AIDS.gov produced the “''I Know. I Took the Test''” blog series that highlighted campaigns focused on sharing personal HIV testing stories from organizations such a
Southern AIDS Living QuiltNational Association of People with AIDS
an
POZ
In addition, in collaboration with the CDC
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is the national public health agency of the United States. It is a United States federal agency, under the Department of Health and Human Services, and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgi ...
, AIDS.gov developed and promoted an accompanying widget with videos from the campaigns, and with the President's NHTD message.Health Resources and Services Administration
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services located in North Bethesda, Maryland. It is the primary federal agency for improving access to health care services for peop ...
(HRSA), the CDC
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is the national public health agency of the United States. It is a United States federal agency, under the Department of Health and Human Services, and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgi ...
, and others to develop th
HIV/AIDS Prevention & Service Provider Locator
By entering a location (ZIP code, city and state), an individual can locate nearby prevention, housing, mental health, substance abuse, testing, and treatment services. The locator is a widget that allows organizations and individuals to share the locator on their own blog or website.
References
External links
Federal HIV resources:
AIDS.gov
HIVtest.org
AIDS.gov Twitter Profile
AIDS.gov Facebook Page
AIDS.gov YouTube Channel
Awareness Day resources:
Department of Health and Human Services HIV/AIDS Awareness Days Website
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (2/7)
National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (3/10)
National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (3/20)
HIV Vaccine Awareness Day (5/18)
National Asian & Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (5/19)
Caribbean American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (6/8)
National HIV Testing Day (6/27)
National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day (9/18)
National Gay Men's HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (9/27)
National Latino AIDS Awareness Day (10/15)
World AIDS Day (12/1)
CDC World AIDS Day 2008
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