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Tampa, FL 33606
813.258.5929 Fax: 813.258.5939
2000 S Street NW
Washington, DC 20009
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Greetings!
Welcome to Action Link - your quarterly newsletter for HIV/AIDS public policy, research, advocacy and education. We encourage you to read further and learn more about The AIDS Institute's programs, services, and resources. |
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Message from the Executive Director
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 We are excited to announce a new partnership between AIDS Alliance for Children, Youth & Families and The AIDS Institute. As of June 1, 2012, the new home of AIDS Alliance is with The AIDS Institute under the leadership of Michael Ruppal, Executive Director of The AIDS Institute. AIDS Alliance, founded in 1994, will continue and expand its advocacy and program work in its new home. Carole Treston will be working with The AIDS Institute over the coming months to ensure continuity of advocacy and program services. Combining administrative operations will maximize and increase the resources dedicated to programs and services.
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Michael Ruppal
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Together, these two historic organizations forge a new alliance that will have an even greater impact in the fight against HIV/AIDS, and will also maximize organizational effectiveness and efficiency for women, infants, children and youth, as well as our donors and funders.
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Cover Story
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Our Position:
The AIDS Institute strongly supports the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). The full implementation of this act will profoundly help the prevention of HIV and the care of those in our country living with HIV/AIDS.Click on these links to learn more about:
Overviews of ACA:
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Florida Policy Report
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Florida HIV/AIDS Advocacy Network (FHAAN)The AIDS Institute's Florida HIV/AIDS Advocacy Network (FHAAN), is the statewide  effort comprised of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA's), community advocates, HIV/AIDS and industry professionals, and anyone wanting to be involved to coordinate HIV advocacy efforts for all Floridians living with HIV and AIDS. FHAAN's mission is to advocate for statewide HIV/AIDS resources including education, policies, programs, funding and legislation.
To read the FHAAN Monthly Newsletters, please Click Here.
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CBA Network Report
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 The AIDS Institute's CBA program exists to strengthen consumer access to and use of CBA services for HIV Prevention. The program improves the effectiveness of HIV prevention services by creating and sustaining an engaged network of CBA consumers that expresses consumer's needs and concerns to CBA providers and funders, educates consumers about CBA and how to access it, and reduces the stigma related to seeking CBA.
To read the CBA Network Link quarterly newsletters, please Click Here.
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Education Report
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AIDS 101
AIDS 101 provides more information about HIV and AIDS, a glossary of terms, and other facts about testing and prevention.
HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness
National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness (NHAAA) is a national campaign highlighting the complex issues related to HIV prevention, care and treatment for aging populations in the United States.
National Health Awareness Observances
Resource listing of the national health awareness days throughout the year. Includes title, month, day, summary and web links/contact information.
Resources
Use our Resources to Find HIV/AIDS Prevention and Care information.
 For more information, please visit us at www.theaidsinstitute.org/education, or contact Michelle Scavnicky, Director of Education at mscavnicky@theaidsinstitute.org, 813-258-5929.
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Research Report
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The Florida Consortium for HIV/AIDS Research (FCHAR) The AIDS Institute's Florida Consortium for HIV/AIDS Research (FCHAR) is an action and advocacy group of HIV researchers statewide in Florida. The Consortium was created to bring more HIV research resources to Florida and advance the body of knowledge about all aspects of HIV prevention, care and treatment. There is a focus on promoting and arranging Inter-ins titutional collaboration. FCHAR members also educate Public Health individuals and potential study participants about the nature of the three types of HIV studies: behavioral/epidemiologic, clinical trials and basic science/virology/vaccine development.
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Communications Report
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Please visit our Media section for access to previous Action Link newsletters, as well as other important communications resources pertaining to our work:
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What is The AIDS Institute?
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The AIDS Institute is a national nonprofit organization who's mission is to promote action for social change through public policy, research, advocacy and education.  The AIDS Institute (TAI) began as a grass roots community mobilization effort in the mid 1980s. In 1992, this advocacy network became incorporated as a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization. Over the years, The AIDS Institute has expanded its vision to become a leading national nonprofit AIDS agency with offices in Tampa, Florida and Washington, DC. Affiliated with the Division of Infectious Diseases and International Medicine at the University of South Florida College of Medicine, The AIDS Institute remains focused on HIV/AIDS while incorporating work on related healthcare issues, including Hepatitis. The AIDS Institute has several programs that comprise a multifaceted approach to combatting HIV/AIDS. These programs include: Public Policy Research; Government Affairs and Advocacy, Global Advocacy, Education, Capacity Building Assistance, State Policy Programs, National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness, Communications, and HIV/AIDS Research. For more information, please Visit Us at: www.TheAIDSinstitute.org, or contact us at info@theaidsinstitute.org, 813-258-5929. |
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Programs
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- Public Policy Research
- Government Affairs and Advocacy
- Global Advocacy
- Education
- Capacity Building Assistance (CBA) Program
- State Policy Program
- National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness
- Communications
- HIV/AIDS Research
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Board of Directors and Advisory Board
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Board of Directors
Jonathon David Berliner, Secretary - Honolulu, HI
Alicia N. Bunton - Chicago, IL
Dr. Cesar A. Caceres, Immediate Past President - Washington, DC
Selvy E. Hall - Pontiac, MI
Dr. Helena A. Kwakwa - Philadelphia, PA
Marylin Merida, President - Tampa, FL
David Miller - Bronx, NY
Peter L. Ralin, At Large Member - Denver, CO
David A. Reznik, D.D.S. - Atlanta, GA
The Reverend Edwin Sanders - Nashville, TN
William Schuyler - Alexandria, VA
Lew Sibert, Treasurer - Tampa, FL
Ivy Turnbull, Vice-President - Brooklyn, NY
Board Advisors
Ex-Officio Member: Michael Ruppal, Executive Director - Tampa, FL
Deloris Dockrey - New Brunswick, NJ
Dr. David Holtgrave - Baltimore, MD
Jeanne White-Ginder - Leesburg, FL
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Staff, Interns and Volunteers
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Staff
Terrence Calhoun, Director of Conferences and Trainings
Lindsey Dawson, Public Policy Associate
Ted Howard, Communications Coordinator
Spencer Lieb, HIV/AIDS Research Coordinator
Denise Ruppal, Director of Finance and Administration
Michael Ruppal, Executive Director
Michelle Scavnicky, Director of Education
Carl Schmid, Deputy Executive Director
Bridget Verrette, Public Policy Associate
For more information about our staff, including phone numbers, email addresses and photos, please Click Here.
Recent Interns
Markham BradburnUniversity of South Florida
Tampa, FL
Benita Chilampath
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
Cory Combs
James Madison University
Washington, DC
Lynea Bach
University of South Florida
Lauren Woodward
University of South Florida
Nicki Colbourne
Capella University
Tampa, FL
For profiles of our previous Interns, please Click Here.
For more information about our Internship program, please Click Here.
Volunteers
Jonathan Brantley (MD) - Web Design
Dawn Hunter (FL) - Information Technology
Thais Iznaga (FL) - Administration
Layne Kinney (GA) - FHAAN
Mark Puskarich (FL) - Online Marketing
For more information about our Volunteer program, please Click Here.
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Upcoming Events
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Calendar of Events:
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Conference Resources
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Past:
- HIV Prevention Leadership Summit 2010
- National HIV Prevention Conference Information: 2009, 2011
- Regional Patient Advocacy Leaders Summit 2012
- United States Conference on AIDS 2010, 2011
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Inside the Next Issue
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The AIDS Institute Celebrates our 20th Anniversary!
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Newsletter Feedback
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Sincerely,
Michael Ruppal, Executive Director
The AIDS Institute |
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