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Pulling back the curtains on wage-theft enforcement in MN; Trump's latest attack is on RFK, Jr; NM LGBTQ+ equality group endorses 2024 'Rock Star' candidates; Michigan's youth justice reforms: Expanded diversion, no fees.

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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says rebuilding Baltimore's Key Bridge will be challenging and expensive. An Alabama Democrat flips a state legislature seat and former Connecticut senator Joe Lieberman dies at 82.

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Historic wildfires could create housing and health issues for rural Texans, a Kentucky program helps prison parolees start a new life, and descendants of Nicodemus, Kansas celebrate the Black settlers who journeyed across the 1870s plains seeking self-governance.

OH: HIV/AIDS Prevention

At the start of 2020, nearly 25,000 Ohioans had been diagnosed with HIV, according to state data. (Adobe Stock)
In Ohio, Telehealth Makes HIV Care More Accessible

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Today marks World AIDS Day, observed internationally to remember those lost to the HIV/AIDS epidemic and raise awareness about the …

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Anyone who has unprotected sex is urged to get an HIV test at least every six months. (davide bonaldo/Adobe Stock)
Ohio Advocate: 'Deafening Silence' on Need for HIV Testing

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- This Sunday is National HIV Testing Day, when people are urged to find out their HIV status and work to end the stigma around HIV …

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Take-home naloxone programs are becoming more prevalent during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Adobestock/Flickr)
Opioid Crisis: Free Kits Can Reverse Effects of Overdose

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The public health spotlight is on COVID-19, but the opioid epidemic still is a major priority in Ohio with a continued tragically …

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Ohioans who are more educated about syringe exchanges show more support for the programs, compared with those who are less familiar. (Todd Huffman/Flickr)
Needle Exchanges Called Powerful Weapon to Fight Opioid Abuse

COLUMBUS, Ohio – With Ohio still in the grip of the opioid crisis, new data suggests better education is needed about the benefits of one harm …

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Pre-Exposure prophylaxis can be up to 98 percent effective at preventing HIV infections. (Pixabay)
HIV-Prevention Medication Shows Promise in Ohio

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Health care advocates in Ohio are excited about a promising treatment to prevent the spread of HIV. Pre-Exposure prophylaxis…

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Medical experts say continued access to health care is important for those with an HIV diagnosis. <br />(Wheeler Cowperthwaite/Flickr)
Ohioans with HIV Still Concerned Following Failure of ACA Repeal

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The latest roadblock in efforts to dismantle the Affordable Care Act has many Ohioans living with HIV and AIDS relieved, but still …

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In Ohio, 3.4 percent of residents identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender, but support groups predict the number actually is much higher. (Pixabay)
LGBTQ Pride and Prevention in June

COLUMBUS, Ohio – June is National LGBTQ Pride Month, and health care advocates in Ohio are promoting the importance of both pride and …

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About 22,000 Ohioans are currently living with HIV. (Pixabay)
World AIDS Day Highlights Testing, Treatment, Prevention

COLUMBUS, Ohio — This year marks the 35th anniversary of the first detection of HIV. And while research has changed the outcomes for those …

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Ohio's rate of new HIV infections is slightly higher than the national average. (Pixabay)
Stemming the Tide of HIV/AIDS in Ohio: Who's at the Helm?

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio has the resources needed to stem the tide of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, but according to new research from the Center for …

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HIV testing is a simple procedure and results are available in about 20 minutes. Credit: ronnieb/morguefile
World AIDS Day: "Ignorance is Not Bliss"

LANSING, Mich. - It's World AIDS Day, and health organizations are working to increase awareness of HIV/AIDS and its impact on the lives of Ohioans…

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PHOTO: During World AIDS Day today, Ohio events will memorialize those who have passed from AIDS-related illnesses, and highlight the continued need for education to prevent the spread of the HIV virus. Photo courtesy of the National AIDS Trust.
Reflecting on Lives Lost to AIDS and Work that Continues

CLEVELAND – Today marks World AIDS Day, a time to reflect on the lives lost to HIV and AIDS, and the prevention work that continues. While …

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IMAGE: World AIDS Day is being marked this week in Ohio, and an event in Cleveland will raise awareness about the continued HIV/AIDS epidemic.
Building an AIDS-Free Generation in Ohio

COLUMBUS, Ohio – AIDS first came to light 30 years ago, and events this week in Ohio are drawing attention to the continuing epidemic. Better …

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