Contagious and Infectious Diseases

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Peachcake Hosts Paint for Peace on World AIDS Day (Free Mix)

​ For as much awareness that has been brought upon HIV in recent years, it's still called an "unhuggable" disease because of the stigmas and misconceptions surrounding it -- though, no, hugging someone with AIDS will not cause you to catch it yourself (duh).In an effort to educate community member ... More >>

We Were Here: Five San Franciscans Remember the AIDS Crisis

​ For as much awareness that has been brought upon HIV in recent years, it's still called an "unhuggable" disease because of the stigmas and misconceptions surrounding it -- though, no, hugging someone with AIDS will not cause you to catch it yourself (duh).In an effort to educate community member ... More >>

Aria Las Vegas Stay Likely Resulted in Sickness for AZ Couple, Doc Says; Hotel Takes Steps After Legionnaires' Outbreak

​ Two Northern Arizona University students were struck with Pontiac Fever after staying at the Aria in Las Vegas, which has been struggling with lingering bacteria problems.Joseph Dougherty and Erika Keller arrived at the hotel on July 5, stayed two nights before driving back to Flagstaff, the ... More >>

If You Spend Time in Joe Arpaio's Jails, There's a Good Chance You Have Chlamydia

www.someecard.com​According to a recently released study from Arizona State University's Center for Violence Prevention and Community Safety, if you've been booked into a Maricopa Count jail, you're much more likely to catch a sexually transmitted disease than members of the general public.Accordi ... More >>

Feedback from the Issue of Thursday, May 19, 2011

www.someecard.com​According to a recently released study from Arizona State University's Center for Violence Prevention and Community Safety, if you've been booked into a Maricopa Count jail, you're much more likely to catch a sexually transmitted disease than members of the general public.Accordi ... More >>

A Young Woman Believes She Would've Died If She'd Continued Treatment for Supposed Lyme Disease from Chandler Clinicians

www.someecard.com​According to a recently released study from Arizona State University's Center for Violence Prevention and Community Safety, if you've been booked into a Maricopa Count jail, you're much more likely to catch a sexually transmitted disease than members of the general public.Accordi ... More >>

Measles: Apparently That's Still Around

www.aspiresrelationships.com​State and county health officials have confirmed a case of measles in Maricopa County.Authorities say the disease was contracted by a man living in the area who recently traveled abroad. They say he spent time in the community before being diagnosed, and county health ... More >>

Walk It Off

Put feet to the pavement for a good cause

The Walkmen

Drink booze for a good cause at local bars

Walk the Talk

Drink booze for a good cause at local bars

News of Mexicans With Chicken Pox Overblown by Sheriff's Office; 160 Inmates Not Quarantined Two Months Ago

Image: Wikimedia Commons​ Maricopa County health officials denied reports by the Sheriff's Office that 160 jail inmates had been quarantined two months ago because of four illegal immigrants with chicken pox. Officials also downplayed a news release issued by Sheriff Joe Arpaio's office last ... More >>

Agua Fria Special Education Director Accused of Raping and Threatening Special Needs Student

Brian Willner is accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl with special needs.​The Avondale Police Department -- after a two week investigation -- has arrested the director of the Aqua Fria High School's special education program after a 15-year-old student with special needs told her moth ... More >>

Beware of Buying Phoney H1N1 "Cures" Online, Attorney General Terry Goddard Warns

​ Don't buy flu products online without your doctor's advice, or you'll probably get scammed. That's the message today from Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard. Flu cases are at epic levels in Arizona. Last week alone there were 1,588 new cases of swine flu -- totaling 5,226 since April, ... More >>

Banner Hospitals Halt Rapid Testing for Swine Flu Virus; Half of Findings Were False Negatives

​ The medical staff at Banner Health's 10 Valley hospitals have quit using a rapid test for the H1N1 swine flu virus because of too many false-negative results. About 50 percent of people who came up negative on the rapid test were later found to have swine flu. According to a news release t ... More >>

Nearly Half of Doctors in Poll Fear a "Catastrophic" Global Swine Flu Pandemic is Coming. Preparing For Sick Days a Must

Nearly half (48 percent) of 675 physicians polled by a research group believe the H1N1 virus poses some risk for a "catastrophic" global Swine Flu pandemic. The study, done by HCD Research, tracked physicians' opinions weekly since April and found doctors' concerns at an all-time high. "Our ... More >>

Swine Flu Arizona: Two More Schools Closed; Four Cases Confirmed, None Serious

Image: Wikicommons Two more Valley schools will close for seven days after students were found to have swine flu, but health officials say all four known Arizona swine flu cases have been mild. (Note: This article was updated at 3:40 p.m.) The two schools are Tarwater ... More >>

Thursday: Dining Out For Life

Undecided about where to go to dinner tomorrow? Let Dining Out For Life help you figure out a place to dine for a good cause. The annual event, which happens all across the country on Thursday, April 30, benefits the fight against HIV and AIDS. In Arizona, Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS and Northlan ... More >>

Swine Flu Arizona: Phoenix School Closes; State Not "Overly Worried"

Image: www.wesdschools.orgMoon Mountain Elementary School Health officials closed a Phoenix elementary school today following a confirmed case of swine flu, but experts say they're not "overly worried" because United States illnesses have been mild.A child from Moon Mountain Elementary School in Nor ... More >>

Swine Flu Arizona -- Nothing Yet Reported in State or Sonora, Mexico

Image: Deanna Dent-- http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/slideshow/Mexico tourists wearing masks The swine flu situation in Arizona hasn't changed much since yesterday's post, except for a stockpiling of antiviral medications.Officials are telling Tucson media that Arizona still hasn't reported any cases ... More >>

The big leprosy lie, as repeated by KTAR's morning wing-nut Darrell Ankarlo.

Image: Deanna Dent-- http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/slideshow/Mexico tourists wearing masks The swine flu situation in Arizona hasn't changed much since yesterday's post, except for a stockpiling of antiviral medications.Officials are telling Tucson media that Arizona still hasn't reported any cases ... More >>

Inhumanity Has a Price

Corpses, a flesh-eating virus, the most-sued sheriff in America. Lawsuits against Joe Arpaio have cost us $41 million, so far

The New Meth

When it comes to preventing -- and treating -- crystal meth addiction, Arizona may be getting a clue

Meth and Sex

Tweakers, straight and gay, are obsessed with sex. The result is that pregnancy and HIV-infection rates among meth-heads are increasing at alarming rates

Haywire

Local AIDS charities ditch the walk for dinner and dessert, and leave J.D. Hayworth behind

AIDS Plays Out

Revivals fight complacency

Quilty Pleasures

Dance performances benefit the NAMES Project

Eyes Wide Open

Coping with HIV and AIDS through art

Mr. Green Genes

Meet the creator of edible vaccines

Winging It

Marla Wing is a political activist and a lot of other things. You figure it out.

Shot in the Arm

Anthrax vaccine opponents are finding more allies in Congress

Shot to Hell

Mandatory participation in military's anthrax vaccine program pushes plunger on medical controversy

Grant's Doom

State misspent $350,000 of federal funds earmarked for HIV and substance-abuse services

Closet Dramas

State misspent $350,000 of federal funds earmarked for HIV and substance-abuse services

Second Helpings

State misspent $350,000 of federal funds earmarked for HIV and substance-abuse services

Letters

State misspent $350,000 of federal funds earmarked for HIV and substance-abuse services

TB or Not TB?

That's a question Phoenix Fire Department officials are asking as firefighters continue to test positive for tuberculosis

Talking the Walk

Some local groups are unhappy over the AIDS fund raiser

Advocate Without Pier

Jeff Ofstedahl became the Valley's most visible gay activist, turned Echo Magazine into a political force, and carefully planned his departure for four months of sailing and finishing a novel. Then his doctor called.

Age of AIDS

Jeff Ofstedahl became the Valley's most visible gay activist, turned Echo Magazine into a political force, and carefully planned his departure for four months of sailing and finishing a novel. Then his doctor called.

Dr. Fisher and Mr. Hyde

He's been the Valley's most prominent AIDS doctor. But now Ken Fisher faces charges that threaten his reputation and his career.

Letters

He's been the Valley's most prominent AIDS doctor. But now Ken Fisher faces charges that threaten his reputation and his career.

Deadly Panacea

What led an AIDS patient to inject a substance manufactured from common dirt into her blood stream?

There She Isn't

Pageant for senior women bars contestant with AIDS virus

Herbs of Love

Pills made from a Peruvian vine known as Cat's Claw are all the rage among Latino health buffs

POSITIVE CHARGE

Pills made from a Peruvian vine known as Cat's Claw are all the rage among Latino health buffs

AIDS GIRL VINDICATEDSUPREME COURT THROWS OUT CASE THAT MADE RONDA CRACE AN OUTCAST IN PRESCOTT

Pills made from a Peruvian vine known as Cat's Claw are all the rage among Latino health buffs

VIRAL NOTEBOOK

Pills made from a Peruvian vine known as Cat's Claw are all the rage among Latino health buffs

MR. SMITH GOES TO EXTREMESA STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISSEMINATES SOME CURIOUS AIDS "FACTS"

Pills made from a Peruvian vine known as Cat's Claw are all the rage among Latino health buffs

A HELPING HANDBELEAGUERED AIDS-PREVENTION GROUP GETS FINANCIAL BOOST FROM SEX SHOPS

Pills made from a Peruvian vine known as Cat's Claw are all the rage among Latino health buffs