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HIPS at U.S. Conference on AIDS!

JennaMellor — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 18:45:04 +0000

Two HIPS staff members, Executive Director Cyndee Clay and Client Advocate DeWayne Thomas received support to attend the 2010 US Conference on AIDS. Mr. Thomas was awarded the REALLY BIG DEAL scholarship to attend the conference as part of HIPS’s participation in the 2010 Equal Access Initiative, which also includes a dedicated computer for clients to research information on HIV and access to care. HIPS Executive Director, Cyndee Clay will be conducting one of the full day seminars on increasing treatment adherence and removing barriers to care for transgender women and sex workers. For more information on the conference, go to www.nmac.org

HIPS Happy Hour! Thursday August 26th 5-9pm

admin — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 19:15:58 +0000

Join us at Madam’s Organ in Adams Morgan Thursday August 26th from 5pm – 9pm for great food, drinks, friends and fun and help support HIPS programs! Madam’s Organ will graciously donate $1 of every drink sold and 20% of food sales to HIPS, and you can pick up HIPS t-shirts, sweatshirts, and swag! More information on the events page!

8th National Harm Reduction Conference

admin — Mon, 31 May 2010 20:02:46 +0000

8th National Harm Reduction Conference:
Harm Reduction Beyond Borders!

November 18th–21st in Austin , TX

The 8th National Harm Reduction Conference will bring together approximately 2,000 drug users, ex-drug users, researchers, sex workers, social workers, doctors, politicians and community organizers from around the country and abroad to share perspectives on Harm Reduction.

The National Harm Reduction Conference is the only multidisciplinary gathering in the United States focusing on the health of individuals and communities impacted by drug use. The purpose of the conference is to inspire and explore new perspectives on incorporating Harm Reduction into direct services, public policy and individual lives.

This year’s lifting of the ban on federal funding for syringe exchange promises for a renewed and dynamic collaboration between public health officials and grassroots organizations. This is an opportunity to uphold the right to health and dignity of this marginalized community. We hope you will join us in Austin , Texas in our efforts to combat these public health emergencies and implement real and lasting change.
For more information on registration, scholarships, submitting abstracts, exhibitor/vendor applications, please visit: