/tags/hiv-aids HIV/AIDS en-US WLRN Thu, 13 Apr 2023 16:30:00 GMT /health/2023-04-13/florida-provider-wants-prep-free-hiv-prevention A recent court ruling by a federal judge would let insurers drop PrEP coverage, which could especially impact South Florida, a region with the nation's highest rate of new HIV infections. Thu, 13 Apr 2023 16:30:00 GMT /health/2023-04-13/florida-provider-wants-prep-free-hiv-prevention Verónica Zaragovia /local-news/2023-01-03/food-drives-bring-nutrition-health-checks-and-fun-to-south-florida At food drives hosted by nonprofit Farm Share, families in need can get meals for a week and free health screenings. Tue, 03 Jan 2023 12:00:00 GMT /local-news/2023-01-03/food-drives-bring-nutrition-health-checks-and-fun-to-south-florida Joshua Ceballos /news/2022-08-09/preventive-care-such-as-birth-control-anti-hiv-medicine-challenged-in-texas-lawsuit Some object to paying for health insurance plans that cover preventive services that they say violate their religious beliefs, which could cause millions to lose access to care if the courts agree. Tue, 09 Aug 2022 14:00:00 GMT /news/2022-08-09/preventive-care-such-as-birth-control-anti-hiv-medicine-challenged-in-texas-lawsuit Allison Aubrey /2022-05-20/merricks-contested-history-a-potential-hiv-cure-and-wildlife-thursday-python-hunting-and-baking The segregationist past behind the founder of 'The City Beautiful.' A New York cancer survivor becomes the third person to achieve remission from HIV. And it’s Wildlife Thursday, we’re talking about removing pythons … and using their eggs for a tasty cookie recipe. Fri, 20 May 2022 17:20:24 GMT /2022-05-20/merricks-contested-history-a-potential-hiv-cure-and-wildlife-thursday-python-hunting-and-baking Caitie Muñoz, Leslie Ovalle Atkinson /2022-04-19/despite-effective-treatments-hiv-drags-on-experts-warn-covid-may-face-the-same-fate HIV remains a problem in the U.S. because people don't use life-saving prevention and treatments. COVID is heading down the same path. Here are insights from people fighting on the frontlines of HIV. Tue, 19 Apr 2022 11:37:12 GMT /2022-04-19/despite-effective-treatments-hiv-drags-on-experts-warn-covid-may-face-the-same-fate Selena Simmons-Duffin /local-news/2022-03-31/in-three-months-a-south-florida-teen-finds-hope-amid-pending-hiv-test-results In the coming-of-age film, life comes to a screeching halt when a South Florida high school student finds out he's been exposed to HIV on the eve of his graduation. Thu, 31 Mar 2022 13:56:19 GMT /local-news/2022-03-31/in-three-months-a-south-florida-teen-finds-hope-amid-pending-hiv-test-results Alyssa Ramos /news/2022-02-02/when-did-americas-culture-wars-begin-and-how-can-they-end-jon-ronson-has-answers America's culture wars are creating a world of "magnificent heroes and sickening villains" as people fight a fierce battle in black and white, says writer and podcaster Jon Ronson. Wed, 02 Feb 2022 16:00:00 GMT /news/2022-02-02/when-did-americas-culture-wars-begin-and-how-can-they-end-jon-ronson-has-answers Ari Shapiro, Matt Ozug /2021-10-22/parkland-shooter-trial-florida-senator-annette-taddeo-governor-and-misinformation-during-aids-and-covid The confessed Parkland shooter pleads guilty. State Senator Annette Taddeo announces her run for governor and a new exhibit looks at misinformation during the AIDS crisis in the '80s and COVID now. Fri, 22 Oct 2021 15:25:55 GMT /2021-10-22/parkland-shooter-trial-florida-senator-annette-taddeo-governor-and-misinformation-during-aids-and-covid Leslie Ovalle Atkinson /2021-08-30/schools-get-green-light-on-mask-mandates-childcare-and-living-with-hiv-during-the-pandemic Florida schools get the green light on mask mandates. Daycare in the time of COVID. Plus, a study at the University of Miami examines the daily lives of Black women who are living with HIV and how the pandemic has reshaped their lives. Mon, 30 Aug 2021 22:26:32 GMT /2021-08-30/schools-get-green-light-on-mask-mandates-childcare-and-living-with-hiv-during-the-pandemic Leslie Ovalle Atkinson /news/2021-07-29/ambitious-plan-to-stem-hiv-aids-epidemic-meets-none-of-its-goals The target numbers, focusing on kids, teens and young women, were part of the 5-year "Start Free, Stay Free, AIDS Free" program. What went wrong? Is there hope for improvement in the future? Thu, 29 Jul 2021 21:20:04 GMT /news/2021-07-29/ambitious-plan-to-stem-hiv-aids-epidemic-meets-none-of-its-goals Adela Wu