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DHWDC News Fall 2007
News Updates from the Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of
Health, Wellness and Disease Control (DHWDC)
Fall 2007
World AIDS Day – December 1, 2007
A message from Debra L. Szwejda
Acting Director, Division of Health, Wellness and Disease Control
See the Michigan HIV
News, page 2, for DHWDC Fall News.
Draft-MDCH-HAPIS Ryan White Treatment Modernization Act Part B and D
Quality Improvement Indicators for Contract year 2007-2008
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
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World AIDS Day – December 1, 2007
A message from Debra L. Szwejda
Acting Director, Division of Health, Wellness and Disease Control
This year we mark the 26th anniversary since HIV was first recognized in 1981,
and the world became engaged in the war against AIDS. We realize this war is not
over as we continue in our individual and collective struggles to prevent the
spread of this devastating disease. December 1st – World AIDS Day – is once
again a time to reflect on where we are in the fight, and to envision where we
hope to be in the future.
The theme of this year’s World AIDS Day is again “Stop AIDS. Keep the Promise,”
with the emphasis on leadership and ensuring that governments and policymakers
continue committing resources to fighting the AIDS epidemic. It also invokes a
continuing commitment on a personal level for each of us to do our part, both
individually, and as citizens of the world community, to continue to advocate
for resources necessary to address this epidemic. Additional information about
this worldwide event can be obtained from the World AIDS Campaign web site:
http://worldaidscampaign.org .
As AIDS service providers, we have a responsibility to do our part in living up
to the commitments we have made in order to prevent further infection and
improve care. I invite you to join us and other concerned citizens around the
world in observing World AIDS Day by sponsoring events at your agency or in your
local community. The Division of Health, Wellness and Disease Control (DHWDC)
will be sponsoring an event in Detroit, which will feature displays from Detroit
area HIV/AIDS organizations, confidential and anonymous HIV testing, live
entertainment, and remarks from local and statewide dignitaries. DHWDC has also
developed the attached brochure that can be reproduced and used in your World
AIDS Day activities.
In addition, DHWDC will be issuing a press release that will highlight various
World AIDS Day activities throughout the state. In order to have your proposed
event information listed, please fax the attached “Plan of Action” form by
November 16, 2007, to the attention of
Belinda Chandler at (517) 241-5911.
Also, to assist our community partners with World AIDS Day activities, attached
is an order form for requesting materials. DHWDC will make every effort to send
your complete order; however, availability of resources may limit the quantity
supplied. All agencies requesting resources must also submit a plan of action.
Thank you again for all that you have done and will continue you do in the fight
against HIV/AIDS. Your support has been invaluable in our goals to provide
exemplary care and prevention services throughout the state.
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