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Taken from The Latino Post (9/12/2014): Jonathan Moore Scientists at the University of Temple have announced a breakthrough in the effort to find a cure for HIV and AIDS. Researchers say that they successfully completely removed HIV from cultured human cells, which they have declared a potential “game changer” in the search for a cure. More specifically, according to The Blaze, Temple scientists were able to eliminate HIV-1 genes from cell cultures. The HIV-1 genes self-implant themselves into the DNA of an individual. That’s how it infects its host. And according to researchers, a “proof of concept” now exists for reversing …

Want to see it?  FACT Bucks County unveils 2014 AIDS WALK T-Shirt design as voted on by participants at last year’s AIDS WALK. Also, our generous list of 2014 sponsors get our attention too!  To see the great graphic as created by Gene Underwood and for more on this year’s 15th Annual Walk go to http://www.factbuckscounty.org/15th-annual-new-hope-and-lambertville-aids-walk-2014/ T-Shirts are printed by Lyn’s Screen Printing at 210 James Street in  Quakertown, PA           Phone: (215) 536-0767

FACT Bucks County is now part of the New Hope Borough’s newly formed Civic Sector Task Force and FACT board member, Stephanie Sommers Mathews Nagy and FACT President Louis Licitra attend the meetings. This Task Force allows local non-profit and not-for-profit organizations to come together to discuss how best to work as a team to promote the great volunteer organizations that work within the Borough..there are 20+ such organizations. Last night DeeDee Price Bowman discussed how the New Hope Historical Society manages their membership, Kathy Lacomchil of Visit Bucks County apresented information on how the Bucks County Visitor’s Bureau can also assist, …

    On Tuesday, September 2 at the Bucks County Board of Commissioners meeting, a Proclamation was announced proclaiming Sunday September 21st  as FACT AIDS WALK DAY throughout Bucks County.  We give a Big FACT THANK YOU for this honor.   (Pictured above from Left to Right are, Commissioner, Charles H. Martin,  John Colton, FACT AIDS Walk, Chairman, Diane M. Ellis-Marseglia, Commissioner and Robert G. Loughery, Board of Commissioners Chairman) The Board of Bucks County Commissioners is comprised of three commissioners, two majority and one minority, who are elected to four-year terms.  The commissioners are responsible for the adoption and administration of the …

The Division of AIDS (DAIDS) at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), National Institutes of Health (NIH), is sponsoring a scientific meeting focused on the development of innovative strategies to cure HIV infection. The meeting will cover a comprehensive range of topics spanning basic and translational research, drug discovery and development, and clinical research.  October 15-17, 2014  Click here for more information and to register.

FACT Bucks County BINGO, The New Hope Eagle Fire House and Cornerstone Clubs, a great team…. UPCOMING 2014 BINGO DATES:  Wednesday, September 17 (Hooray for the Red White and Blue BINGO) and Wednesday, December 10 (Jingle Bell BINGO) Cornerstone Clubs is proud to announce a partnership with The New Hope Eagle Fire Company in their newest venture of continually creating Community. The New Hope Eagle banquet hall, with its long history of Community events, will now be managed by the Cornerstone Clubs with the mission of becoming a hub for Community gatherings. “It is a testament to everyone living in …

Information from National Regional Resource Network Program These new 30 and 60 second video PSAs feature an overprotective father doing everything he can to make sure his son and family are protected. A narrator encourages parents like this father to also take care of themselves and get tested for Hepatitis B to protect their families. 1 in 12 Asian Americans has Hepatitis B, but most people infected don’t know it. These videos are part of CDC’s multi-lingual Know Hepatitis B campaign, conducted in partnership with Hep B United. Each PSA features English, Cantonese, Mandarin, Vietnamese and Korean native speakers. Click …

Information from National Regional Resource Network Program  and AIDS.gov Last week, the White House Office of Public Engagement and the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services hosted a briefing for LGBT, HIV/AIDS, and health advocates to discuss best practices, innovative strategies, and new resources to help LGBT communities get covered. Click here to continue reading.    

Information from National Regional Resource Network Program In July the CDC featured an HIV-infected smoker as part of its highly successful anti-smoking campaign “Tips from Former Smokers,” which tells the stories of real people harmed by smoking. Click here to continue reading.

Recently, the LGBTQA youth, who are part of the Rainbow Room-The Curve-The Spectrum Program for Planned Parenthood Keystone, created an inspirational video, which is posted on their FACEBOOK Page.  It is a video on why they need the programs that Planned Parenthood Keystone offers them.  Planned Parenthood Keystone is proud to be a source of non-judgmental Health Care & Information.  To view the video, go to….https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10152070906317665&set=vb.121722247664&type=2&theater