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WH Office Hours: HIV/AIDS 4/4/12

Lynn Rosenthal, the White House Advisor on Violence Against Women and Dr. Grant Colfax, the Director of the Office of National AIDS Policy, answer questions on Twitter regarding the intersection of HIV/AIDS, violence against women, and gender-related health disparities.

  1. WhiteHouse.gov
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    Mon, Apr 02 2012 13:52:58
  2. whitehouse
    The White House@whitehouse
    Starting soon: We’re answering your Q's on combatting the spread of #HIV #AIDS among women & girls. Ask now w/ #WHCAT & follow at @WHLive.
    Wed, Apr 04 2012 10:57:33
  3. PEPFAR
    PEPFAR@PEPFAR
    Q: How can we engage men and boys in discussions addressing #HIV & violence against #women? #WHChat @whitehouse @whlive
    Wed, Apr 04 2012 08:52:51
  4. WHLive
    White House Live@WHLive
    .@PEPFAR It's about leadership. Look to men in the administration speaking out. Both men & women need to be at table for success. #WHChat
    Wed, Apr 04 2012 11:00:43
  5. SallieAdele
    Sallie@SallieAdele
    Are there commonalities in the biggest challenges that different regions are facing in combatting #HIV #AIDS among women & girls? #WHChat.
    Wed, Apr 04 2012 09:02:27
  6. WHLive
    White House Live@WHLive
    .@SallieAdele HIV epidemic among women concentrated in urban areas in the U.S. especially among black women. #WHChat
    Wed, Apr 04 2012 11:03:01
  7. janejoeyxo
    @janejoeyxo@janejoeyxo
    @WHLive #WHChat how close are we to a cure for AIDS?
    Wed, Apr 04 2012 08:52:29
  8. WHLive
    White House Live@WHLive
    .@janejoeyxo Cure research continues. Good news, there have been major advances in testing and treatment. Get tested! Get treated! #WHChat
    Wed, Apr 04 2012 11:06:16
  9. ourcountdown
    Countdown 2 Coverage@ourcountdown
    #WHChat How does the Affordable Care Act address the health needs of women living with HIV/AIDS?
    Wed, Apr 04 2012 11:05:17
  10. WHLive
    White House Live@WHLive
    .@ourcountdown Increases access to care, provides screening for HIV & domestic violence. ACA great for women's health. #WHChat
    Wed, Apr 04 2012 11:09:30
  11. Circleof6app
    Circle of 6 App@Circleof6app
    @WHLive Are there differences in age in terms of urban women at-risk for HIV - are younger or older women at higher risk? #WHChat
    Wed, Apr 04 2012 11:06:12
  12. WHLive
    White House Live@WHLive
    .@Circleof6app Yes. Greatest risk among younger women of color. #WHChat
    Wed, Apr 04 2012 11:10:47
  13. thelinecampaign
    THE LINE Campaign@thelinecampaign
    RT @circleof6app: @WHLive How can #parents get involved in raising children who are not victims or abusers? #WHChat
    Wed, Apr 04 2012 11:09:43
  14. WHLive
    White House Live@WHLive
    .@thelinecampaign Communication is the key. Parents should talk to their kids early about dating violence and abuse. #WHChat
    Wed, Apr 04 2012 11:12:26
  15. uspwn
    U.S. PWN@uspwn
    @WHLive how will the interagency workgroup be inclusive of transgender women and their issues? #whchat
    Wed, Apr 04 2012 11:05:59
  16. WHLive
    White House Live@WHLive
    .@uspwn Yes. Transgender women issues at the table. #WHChat.
    Wed, Apr 04 2012 11:14:56
  17. SStanlick
    Sarah Stanlick@SStanlick
    @WHLive Where do you see the biggest opportunities for education on AIDS/HIV prevention (K-12, HigherEd, Community, etc.)? #WHChat
    Wed, Apr 04 2012 11:14:45
  18. WHLive
    White House Live@WHLive
    .@SStanlick Increasing awareness, encourage testing & treatment. Improve access to care especially among youth, gay men & women of color.
    Wed, Apr 04 2012 11:18:21
  19. nainadevi
    nainadevi@nainadevi
    RT @WHLive @DCCADV Yes! We need to build relationships and capacity for providers in #HIV and #DV. How can this WG facilitate that? #WHChat
    Wed, Apr 04 2012 11:20:58
  20. WHLive
    White House Live@WHLive
    .@nainadevi Working group to review data, engage stakeholders and coordinate among federal agencies to move forward. #WHChat
    Wed, Apr 04 2012 11:23:45
  21. TIICANN
    TIICANN@TIICANN
    #WHChat African American Women disproportionately share new HIV infection numbers,which will impact ADAP. What is the plan to bolster ADAPs?
    Wed, Apr 04 2012 11:02:29
  22. WHLive
    White House Live@WHLive
    .@TIICANN President Obama's budget has $1B for ADAP. Hopeful for proportional state committment. #WHChat
    Wed, Apr 04 2012 11:27:21
  23. WHLive
    White House Live@WHLive
    .@reganhofmann ACA supports screening for domestic violence & HIV as part of women's preventative care. #WHChat
    Wed, Apr 04 2012 11:29:20
  24. nainadevi
    nainadevi@nainadevi
    @WHLive that is great! how will community be engaged, incl WLHIV and trans? #whlive #whchat #womenhiv
    Wed, Apr 04 2012 11:26:07
  25. WHLive
    White House Live@WHLive
    .@nainadevi Working group will engage with community stakeholders throughout the process. Your input is key. #WHChat
    Wed, Apr 04 2012 11:33:28

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