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DAPCAN
Desert AIDS Project - Community Action Newsletter
April 28, 2011
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Editorial Staff | |
David Brinkman
Chief Executive Officer
Barry Dayton
Director of Marketing and Communications
Alexis Ortega
Interactive Marketing
Specialist
Rick Vila
Volunteer Co-editor
John Lewis
Volunteer Co-editor
Steve Bolerjack
Volunteer Co-editor
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Thursday April 28, 2011
Dining Out for Life--tonight's the night!
For the sixth consecutive year, participating restaurants (37 this year) from Palm Springs and Cathedral City to Rancho Mirage and Palm Desert will donate 33% or 50% of their sales on Thursday, April 28 to benefit client services at Desert AIDS Project. Diners will be entered in a raffle for two prizes. The Grand Prize includes two tickets each to the 2011 Mid-Summer Mixer and the 2012 Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards gala - a value of nearly $1,000. One lucky runner-up will receive a $250 gift card to Ralphs. Help support Desert AIDS Project simply by dining at one of the participating restaurants. Click here for more information. (sb) (jl)
Friday, April 29, 2011, 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Pre-party for "Bulldog's Disco Bash" to benefit D.A.P.
See D.A.P. News section below for more information. (jl)
Tuesday, May 3, 2011, 6:00 PM
Positive Life Series
The next Positive Life Series will be on Tuesday, May 3, at the Sinatra Auditorium at Desert Regional Hospital in Palm Springs (corner of Tachevah and Via Miraleste). Well-known HIV specialist, Tony Mills, MD, is the featured speaker. A light supper is served at 6:00 PM; the program begins at 6:30 PM. ASL translation is provided. The program is sponsored by Jewish Family Services of the Desert. Contact Jeff Taylor at jefftaylorps@gmail.com or 760.835.1926 for more information. (rv)
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| Community Center Events | |
There are special events happening in the Community Center each week. This week's featured event is listed below. For an in-depth view of other events, just click GO.
Tuesday, May 3, Noon - 1:00 PM
Community Center Presents:
UNDERSTANDING VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS / BLINDNESS
Please join us in the D.A.P. Community Center for this informative luncheon / presentation on visual impairments and the causes of blindness with Ellen Jones of the Braille Institute. Lunch will be served at 11:45. Please RSVP to Ed at 760.323.2118, ext. 295 or escarry@desertaidsproject.org.
Know your body!
Wednesday, May 11, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
 Community Center Presents:
MEET A DESERT ANIMAL
Please join us in the D.A.P. Community Center for this wonderful presentation courtesy of our friends at The Living Desert. You will meet and learn about one of our animal friends from the desert: a bearded dragon. Lunch will be provided after the presentation. Please RSVP to Ed at 760.323.2118, ext. 295, or click to email.
Don't be scared!
Every Thursday, 1:00 PM
Community Center Presents:
LET'S ALL GO TO THE MOVIES
Please join us in the D.A.P. Community Center for movie screenings every Thursday starting at 1:00 PM. Free pizza, salad, sweets and drinks provided.
MAY 5 - MATCHSTICK MEN
A phobic con artist and his protégé are on the verge of pulling off a lucrative swindle when the former's teenage daughter arrives unexpectedly.
Roll film!
There are also recurring Community Center activities each week including:
- Friday Night Bingo
- Reconnective Energy Healing
- Pozitively Positive
- Spiritual Living 101
- Hepatitis C Therapy Education
- Chair Massage
- Diabetes Educatiion
- Community Center Computer Lab
- Lending Library
To see the Community Services Wing calendar of support groups and events, click GO.
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Pre-party for "Bulldog's Disco Bash" benefits Desert AIDS Project
Dig out your platform shoes and head over to the Gardens on El Paseo from 4:00 - 6:00 PM on Friday, April 29, to get in the mood for twirling under the mirrored ball that evening at "Bulldog's Disco Bash" at the McCallum Theatre. Participating restaurants and businesses, including The Gardens - El Paseo Village, Saks Fifth Avenue, Jeffrey Allen Salon and Sullivan's Steakhouse, will keep the food, drink, and fun coming - the $4 per beverage ticket price all benefits one of radio personality Bill "Bulldog" Feingold's favorite causes, client services at Desert AIDS Project. (jl)
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Egrifta reduces inflammation as well as gut fat Newly available Egrifta (tesamorelin) has been shown to reduce both gut fat accumulation and cellular inflammation, common problems for many with HIV. Published in the journal AIDS, these data suggest that the drug might also help reduce risk of cardiovascular disease in those who achieve significant gut fat loss. Click here for details. (sb)
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Consistent use of antivirals helps protect the liver
People with HIV who aren't also infected with viral hepatitis are still at significant risk of developing liver disease, but long-term, consistent use of antiretroviral therapy appears to protect the liver more than originally thought. Click here to read about the study published in Clinical Infectious Diseases. (sb)
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New evidence that abacavir does not increase heart risk The possibility that abacavir (Ziagen and in Epzicom and Trizivir co-formulations) increases risk of myocardial infarction (MI), or heart attack, has been controversial for some time. While not utterly conclusive, a new "cohort study" suggests the drug poses no significant risk to cardio health. Click here for more information. (sb)
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Personal lubricants under scrutiny as to HIV transmission
Do a little research before buying your next bottle of lube--it might be time to switch brands. A forthcoming research report suggests a number of personal lubricants can damage anal tissue cells and increase HIV replication, potentially heightening the risk of contracting HIV, notably if condoms aren't used. Click here to read more. (sb)
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Latest drug company programs that help pay for medications
The Fair Pricing Coalition (FPC) has been working with the pharmaceutical industry to streamline access to co-pay programs and patient assistance pay (PAPs) for people living with HIV and/or viral hepatitis. Nearly every major HIV drug manufacturer now offers some level of assistance to patients unable to afford medications which may provide an alternative to ADAP or in some cases, augment it. Click here for the chart of companies, drugs and contact information. You may wish to bookmark it as well--it will be updated as changes are implemented. (sb)
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HHS plan addresses racial/ethnic healthcare disparities
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is launching a new program to reduce racial and ethnic disparities in obtaining healthcare benefits, including among those living with HIV. The Disparities Action Plan will promote integrated approaches, evidence-based programs and best practices to reduce these disparities. It builds on the foundation of the Affordable Care Act and is aligned with the President's National HIV/AIDS Strategy. Click here for an HHS link to further information. (sb)
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AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) phone numbers
The ADAP program for Riverside County has a new fax number. Clients who prefer can fax their verifications into the Moreno Valley office at 951.486.4434. You can also contact the County of Riverside directly at 951.486.5400 to make an ADAP appointment or ask questions regarding the ADAP Program. (jl)
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Call 211 for essential human services in Riverside County
2-1-1 is a toll-free service for residents looking for information about essential human services such as affordable housing, food pantries, help for an aging parent, free or low cost health services, addiction prevention programs, employment, support groups, volunteer opportunities, and 1700 additional services! (jl)
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| "Even in a time of elephantine vanity and greed, one never has to look far to see the campfires of gentle people." -- Garrison Keillor
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