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IDPH
Releases
Funding to Combat HIV and Hepatitis C
Posted 3 February
2010
The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has released $682,000 in
funding for HIV and hepatitis prevention services across the state.
According to IDPH, 123 Iowans were diagnosed with HIV in 2009. As many
as 53,000 Iowans are infected with hepatitis C, but fewer than 20
percent have been diagnosed.
“Clearly, the need for primary prevention programs in Iowa is great,”
said IDPH HIV, STD, and Hepatitis Bureau Chief Randy Mayer. “We are
pleased with the range of programs offered and populations served by
agencies across Iowa.” Some of the funding will be used by 16 agencies
to conduct counseling, testing and referral services at no cost to
individuals at risk for HIV and hepatitis C. The prevention programs
will be conducted in Cedar Rapids, Council Bluffs, Davenport, Des
Moines, Dubuque, Fort Dodge, Iowa City, Mason City, Sioux City and
Waterloo.
In addition, nine agencies, including the Department of Corrections,
were funded to provide individual, group, and community-level programs
to help people change risky behaviors. The programs have been
demonstrated to be effective and are approved by the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention. This year, funds are also being
directed at programs for two disproportionately impacted minority
populations - African American/black persons and Hispanic/Latino(a)
persons. African Americans are diagnosed with HIV at a rate that is 10
times that of white, non-Hispanic persons, and Hispanic persons are
diagnosed with HIV at a rate that is four times that of white,
non-Hispanic persons in Iowa.
For information on the IDPH HIV/AIDS Program, visit here. For
more information on the IDPH Hepatitis Program, visit here.
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