From NIH: The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, has launched a Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating three experimental HIV vaccines based on a messenger RNA (mRNA) platform—a technology used in several approved COVID-19 vaccines. NIAID is sponsoring the study, called HVTN 302, and the NIAID-funded…
Pictured: Robert Stuart, Dr. Thomas Hicks’ partner, standing next to the plaque naming Exam Room #1 at Care Point Health & Wellness Center “To have a room or area named after you at Care Point is the ultimate tribute and recognition,” says Stanley Kahn II, Board President. Dr. Thomas L. Hicks was both…
From independent.co.uk: Scientists appear to have cured HIV in a woman for the first time, making her the third person to be cured. A group of American researchers used a new method of transplanting stem cells that they hope could be administered to dozens of people every year. The woman, who is of mixed…
From aidsmap.com: Eighteen months ago, aidsmap.com reported on a study that suggested a mechanism behind some people’s ability to control their HIV without drugs. A new study, published in the scientific journal Cell, used sophisticated probes to uncover every bit of HIV genetic material hidden in the cells of six patients. It goes a long way towards…
From independent.co.uk: Jake Glaser is sitting in a spacious house in Santa Monica, California, overlooking the waves he loves to surf. He’s been staying with family friends. Behind him hang several pieces of modern art, including one purchased by his father Paul Michael Glaser (best known for his portrayal of Detective Dave Starsky in…
From france24.com: From the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, as fear and isolation spread, Dave Perruzza had one thought — he had seen it before. “For me, it was thinking about the AIDS epidemic all over again, how nobody took it seriously,” said Perruzza, who owns two LGBT bars in Washington, the US capital.…
On February 28th, Board of Directors President Dan Taylor presented the Care Point Health and Wellness Kid’s Nook plaque, named in honor of Edith Rabin Linn. Linn’s daughter, Helene Linn, was in attendance and is pictured with Taylor. Edith Rabin Linn was born in Pittsburgh as a first generation American. She devoted her life to…
Due to the recent concern with the spread of SARS-coV2 (coronavirus), Big Bend Cares is continuing to monitor the situation and environment in our community. The safety of our clients and staff is our highest priority, and we want to ensure everyone has the appropriate and accurate resources. At this time, our office remains open…
World AIDS Day Awareness event in conjunction with the Quarterly Health Screening event was held on Saturday December 7th, 2019 at the Haffye Hays Park in Greenville Florida from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm. World AIDS Day designated on December 1st every year since 1998 is an opportunity to unite in our effort to stop…
Big Bend Cares will be kicking off the ‘$5,000 for 500 Food Bags’ campaign on December 3, 2019.