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News Updates from the Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Health, Wellness and Disease Control (DHWDC)

HAPIS Request for Applications 2007 - HIV screening in high HIV prevalence health care settings
(April 12, 2007) The MDCH Division of Health, Wellness and Disease Control, HIV/AIDS Prevention and Intervention Section announced the availability of approximately $400,000 in funding to support planning for and initial implementation of HIV screening in high HIV prevalence health care settings. A technical assistance teleconference for prospective applicants will be held on Wednesday, April 21 from 11 am - 12 noon. Information regarding accessing this teleconference is provided in Appendix G. Applications are due on Monday, May 21, 2007. See the RFA and Appendices.
 

National Testing Day Resources Available
The Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) announced the availability of funding to support events around the State associated with National Testing Day - to be held this year on June 27. The goal of this community mobilization and social marketing campaign is to encourage individuals to learn their HIV status through voluntary HIV counseling and testing.

Resources will be made available in the form of "mini-grants" to support innovative activities and events held to promote awareness about HIV/AIDS and encourage HIV testing among persons at risk for HIV infections. Applications for these min-grants are due on Monday, May 4, 2007.

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