January News
MDCH releases RFP for Care
programs in Michigan
MAPP Staff Attends Prestigious CDC Institute for HIV
Prevention Leadership
Midwest AIDS Prevention Project (MAPP) Program Coordinator, Brianne A. Moore,
was selected to participate in a comprehensive, capacity building educational
program designed specifically for HIV prevention program managers who work in
community-based organizations. The Institute for HIV Prevention Leadership is
funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), through a
cooperative agreement with the Association of Schools of Public Health (ASPH). -
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MAPP "Speaker Encourages Oklahoma State University
Students to Undergo HIV Testing"
University Wire, (01.25.2007) Hallie Nicholson, Daily O’Collegian
The Oklahoma State University Sexual Orientation Diversity Association recently
presented the program "Who's Positive? Operation: Get Tested!" The event
included free HIV testing and a talk by (MAPP staff) D'Jaun Black, 22. "I was
young, and I thought HIV didn't pertain to me," Black said. Three years ago,
however, he became infected. He spoke about his disease's impact on his family,
work and dating life, and about the impact of the medications he must take. "It
took a lot of adjusting and a lot of things to get used to," Black said, adding,
"It gets better with time." SODA President Michael Cich, a senior studying
advertising, said, "Taking an HIV test is just as important as any communication
in a relationship. It should be as normal as any relationship dialogue."
MICHIGAN: "Meadows Pushes HPV Vaccination"
Lansing State Journal, (01.28.2007) Hannah Northey
Michigan Rep. Mark Meadows (D-East Lansing) has introduced a bill that would
require sixth-grade girls to be vaccinated against human papillomavirus (HPV). A
similar bill died last year due to questions about long-term effects of the
three-shot HPV vaccine, Gardasil. House Bill 4104 would take effect in 2008 and
would be applicable in public and private schools.
"If we have this vaccination before the sixth grade, there's a good chance we
can start to eradicate cervical cancer with this bill," said Meadows. Gardasil
protects against HPV types responsible for 70 percent of cervical cancer cases.
"Why are we pushing this in the sixth grade to girls who are not sexually
active?" asked Rep. John Stahl (R-North Branch), who opposes HPV vaccination.
Stahl questions Gardasil's long-term effects and whether HPV vaccination would
promote promiscuity.
"The prime factor is that you want to reach these girls before they've been
exposed to the HPV strain," said Joy Maloney, supervisor of the Ingham County
Health Department's immunization clinic. "And that's before they become sexually
active." CDC Summary
2007 STD & HIV Conference Planning
The conference advisory committee met in Brighton on January 16 to
brainstorm and come up with workshop topics that address the needs outlined by
the evaluations from last year's conference. Led by conference Co-Chairs Rhonda
Bantsimba (HAPIS) and Kristine Judd (STD Section), advisors were given the
directive to "include the concepts of cultural competency, best practices and
health disparities." The culturally diverse group of advisors then broke up into
groups to focus on the seven tracks that will be offered at the 2007 conference,
which include: Substance Abuse; Counseling and Testing; Youth Issues; Care and
Treatment/Wellness Issues; Outreach and Prevention; Health Disparities; and STD
issues. Topics for the seven tracks were voted on by the entire group and then
six workshops per track were further developed by each topical group of
advisors, with learning objectives and suggestions for presenters. Following
this suggestions were made by the entire group for plenary speakers and
entertainment.
The standing planning committee then met to begin ironing out the many
details for the planning of Michigan's annual conference that draws between 350
and 400 participants each year. The planning shows promise for another
cutting-edge program this year. The Fall conference will return to Ypsilanti
Marriott after a year in Kalamazoo. Save the Dates: November 1-2; stay tuned for
more information.
Summaries and Reports
MAPP Staff Attends Prestigious
CDC Institute for HIV Prevention Leadership
MAPP Program Coordinator, Brianne A. Moore, was selected to participate in a
comprehensive, capacity building educational program designed specifically for
HIV prevention program managers who work in community-based organizations. The
Institute for HIV Prevention Leadership is funded by the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC), through a cooperative agreement with the
Association of Schools of Public Health (ASPH).
The curriculum, covering topics on prevention, strategic planning and
management, is offered over a nine month period and includes four weeks of
on-site instruction in Atlanta, Georgia provided approximately once a quarter.
The application process was extensive and included submission of a written essay
and several letters of recommendation.
“I am very excited, and proud, that Brianne has been accepted into the
Institute,” said Craig Covey, MAPP CEO. “Not only will it enhance the capacity
of MAPP, but her career in HIV prevention as well.”
The first week of the Institute began January 22, 2007. Moore is thrilled about
the opportunity. “Going to the Institute is a chance for me to develop
professionally and personally."
Moore began her work at MAPP in 2005 as a social work intern. She was hired as a
full-time employee in April 2006 as a program coordinator. In her current role,
duties include program development, quality assurance, outreach, counseling and
testing, and coordinating WAGS (Wonderful Animals Giving Support). She also
works part-time as a Motivational Interviewing Consultant and Therapist. Brianne
has a Master’s degree in Social Work from Wayne State University and a Bachelor
of Arts in Interpersonal Communications.
For more information about the Institute for HIV Prevention Leadership, please
visit www.ihpl.org. Moore can be reached at
248-545-1435 or
bmoore@aidsprevention.org .
