20 May 2013 16:00:00 EST Conversations with AIDS.gov brings you the latest in HIV/AIDS. You’ll hear from US government and community leaders as they discuss HIV/AIDS information, policy, new media, and more. Visit us at blog.aids.gov and find our podcast in the iTunes store. http://blog.aids.gov Health en-us http://www.aids.gov/images/aidsgov-podcast-coverart.jpg http://blog.aids.gov A weekly podcast that explores HIV/AIDS information, HIV/AIDS policy, and new media in response to HIV/AIDS. No AIDS.gov U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) contact@aids.gov Over the past few years, more and more people have shifted from using a standalone camera to their mobile phones to take photos.

]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 16:00:00 +0000 https://blog.aids.gov/2013/05/snap-filter-share-using-instagram-in-response-to-hiv.html contact@aids.gov Health http://blog.aids.gov/wp-content/uploads/051413_Instra.mp3 https://blog.aids.gov/2013/05/snap-filter-share-using-instagram-in-response-to-hiv.html 00:04:04 Over the past few years, more and more people have shifted from using a standalone camera to their mobile phones to take photos. AIDS.gov No Over the past few years, more and more people have shifted from using a standalone camera to their mobile phones to take photos. On April 15 in Washington, D.C, Alicia Keys introduced EMPOWERED, her new campaign developed as part of the Greater Than AIDS initiative.

]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:00:00 +0000 http://blog.aids.gov/2013/04/alicia-keys-introduces-a-new-national-empowered-campaign-reaching-u-s-women-on-all-platforms.html contact@aids.gov Health http://blog.aids.gov/wp-content/uploads/043013_Empowered.mp3 http://blog.aids.gov/2013/04/alicia-keys-introduces-a-new-national-empowered-campaign-reaching-u-s-women-on-all-platforms.html 00:04:29 On April 15 in Washington, D.C, Alicia Keys introduced EMPOWERED, her new campaign developed as part of the Greater Than AIDS initiative. AIDS.gov No On April 15 in Washington, D.C, Alicia Keys introduced EMPOWERED, her new campaign developed as part of the Greater Than AIDS initiative. At the Health 2.0: Digital Technology in Clinical Care conference held last month, speakers offered strategies for using technology to expand health care from clinical settings to a 24/7 partnership enterprise

]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:00:00 +0000 http://blog.aids.gov/2013/04/health-2-0-digital-technology-in-clinical-care-2.html contact@aids.gov Health http://blog.aids.gov/wp-content/uploads/042313_DigiHealth2.mp3 http://blog.aids.gov/2013/04/health-2-0-digital-technology-in-clinical-care-2.html 00:04:15 At the Health 2.0: Digital Technology in Clinical Care conference held last month, speakers offered strategies for using technology to expand health care from clinical settings to a 24/7 partnership enterprise AIDS.gov No At the Health 2.0: Digital Technology in Clinical Care conference held last month, speakers offered strategies for using technology to expand health care from clinical settings to a 24/7 partnership enterprise There are many different sites for uploading and sharing video, and Vine is an example of one of the newer ones.

]]> Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:00:00 +0000 http://blog.aids.gov/2013/04/1-2-3-video-upload.html contact@aids.gov Health http://blog.aids.gov/wp-content/uploads/041613_Video.mp3 http://blog.aids.gov/2013/04/1-2-3-video-upload.html 00:02:06 There are many different sites for uploading and sharing video, and Vine is an example of one of the newer ones. AIDS.gov No There are many different sites for uploading and sharing video, and Vine is an example of one of the newer ones. April 10th, 2013, marked the first National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day (NYHAAD) – a day to educate the public about the impact of HIV & AIDS on young people, as well as highlight the amazing work of young people in response to the epidemic.

]]> Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:00:00 +0000 http://blog.aids.gov/2013/04/new-media-and-national-youth-hiv-aids-awareness-day.html contact@aids.gov Health http://blog.aids.gov/wp-content/uploads/040913_NYHAAD.mp3 http://blog.aids.gov/2013/04/new-media-and-national-youth-hiv-aids-awareness-day.html 00:03:40 April 10th, 2013, marked the first National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day (NYHAAD) – a day to educate the public about the impact of HIV & AIDS on young people, as well as highlight the amazing work of young people in response to the epidemic. AIDS.gov No April 10th, 2013, marked the first National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day (NYHAAD) – a day to educate the public about the impact of HIV & AIDS on young people, as well as highlight the amazing work of young people in response to the epidemic. South by Southwest Interactive Festival (SXSWi) features "five days of compelling presentations from the brightest minds in emerging technology."

]]> Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:00:00 +0000 http://blog.aids.gov/2013/04/sxsw-2013i-digital-health-and-hiv.html contact@aids.gov Health http://blog.aids.gov/wp-content/uploads/041613_SXSW.mp3 http://blog.aids.gov/2013/04/sxsw-2013i-digital-health-and-hiv.html 00:04:05 South by Southwest Interactive Festival (SXSWi) features "five days of compelling presentations from the brightest minds in emerging technology." AIDS.gov No South by Southwest Interactive Festival (SXSWi) features "five days of compelling presentations from the brightest minds in emerging technology." Twitter turned 7 years old on March 21, 2013. According to the Twitter blog, there are more than 200 million active Twitter users that create over 400 million tweets per day.

]]> Tue, 02 Apr 2013 16:00:00 +0000 http://blog.aids.gov/2013/04/happy-birthday-twitter.html contact@aids.gov Health http://blog.aids.gov/wp-content/uploads/040213_Twitter.mp3 http://blog.aids.gov/2013/04/happy-birthday-twitter.html 00:01:44 Twitter turned 7 years old on March 21, 2013. According to the Twitter blog, there are more than 200 million active Twitter users that create over 400 million tweets per day. AIDS.gov No Twitter turned 7 years old on March 21, 2013. According to the Twitter blog, there are more than 200 million active Twitter users that create over 400 million tweets per day. The CDC National Prevention Information Network (NPIN) is pleased to announce, “In the Know: Gaming and Mobile for Public Health” on Tuesday, April 2 at 2 P.M. (ET).

]]> Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:00:00 +0000 http://blog.aids.gov/2013/03/in-the-know-social-media-for-public-health-gaming-mobile.html contact@aids.gov Health http://blog.aids.gov/wp-content/uploads/032613_NPIN2.mp3 http://blog.aids.gov/2013/03/in-the-know-social-media-for-public-health-gaming-mobile.html 00:03:08 The CDC National Prevention Information Network (NPIN) is pleased to announce, “In the Know: Gaming and Mobile for Public Health” on Tuesday, April 2 at 2 P.M. (ET). AIDS.gov No The CDC National Prevention Information Network (NPIN) is pleased to announce, “In the Know: Gaming and Mobile for Public Health” on Tuesday, April 2 at 2 P.M. (ET). Wednesday, March 20 is National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NNHAAD).

]]> Tue, 19 Mar 2013 16:00:00 +0000 http://blog.aids.gov/2013/03/native-american-hivaids-awareness-day-and-new-media.html contact@aids.gov Health http://blog.aids.gov/wp-content/uploads/031913_NNHAAD.mp3 http://blog.aids.gov/2013/03/native-american-hivaids-awareness-day-and-new-media.html 00:03:20 Wednesday, March 20 is National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NNHAAD). AIDS.gov No Wednesday, March 20 is National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NNHAAD). Whether it is getting your recommended daily intake of fruits and vegetables, or eight hours of sleep per night, or taking your HIV medication, the majority of Americans track their health habits.

]]> Tue, 12 Mar 2013 16:00:00 +0000 https://blog.aids.gov/2013/03/tracking-your-health.html contact@aids.gov Health http://blog.aids.gov/wp-content/uploads/031213_Tracking.mp3 https://blog.aids.gov/2013/03/tracking-your-health.html 00:03:43 Whether it is getting your recommended daily intake of fruits and vegetables, or eight hours of sleep per night, or taking your HIV medication, the majority of Americans track their health habits. AIDS.gov No Whether it is getting your recommended daily intake of fruits and vegetables, or eight hours of sleep per night, or taking your HIV medication, the majority of Americans track their health habits. An update on how you can participate on National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NWGHAAD) on March 10th. Be sure to look for opportunities throughout the year.

]]> Wed, 06 Mar 2013 16:00:00 +0000 http://blog.aids.gov/2013/03/using-new-media-to-reach-women-and-girls.html contact@aids.gov Health http://blog.aids.gov/wp-content/uploads/030513_YGWD.mp3 http://blog.aids.gov/2013/03/using-new-media-to-reach-women-and-girls.html 00:04:39 An update on how you can participate on National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NWGHAAD) on March 10th. Be sure to look for opportunities throughout the year. AIDS.gov No An update on how you can participate on National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NWGHAAD) on March 10th. Be sure to look for opportunities throughout the year. Google Hangout On Air is a fast, free, and simple way to livestream a conversation or training, engage with viewers in real time, and record the event for later viewing.

]]> Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:00:00 +0000 http://blog.aids.gov/2013/02/mhealth-for-youth-via-google-hangout-on-air.html contact@aids.gov Health http://blog.aids.gov/wp-content/uploads/022613_HangoutAir.mp3 http://blog.aids.gov/2013/02/mhealth-for-youth-via-google-hangout-on-air.html 00:03:19 Google Hangout On Air is a fast, free, and simple way to livestream a conversation or training, engage with viewers in real time, and record the event for later viewing. AIDS.gov No Google Hangout On Air is a fast, free, and simple way to livestream a conversation or training, engage with viewers in real time, and record the event for later viewing. Pew releases data on the demographics of social network, including gender, race, age, education, income, and urbanity.

]]> Tue, 19 Feb 2013 16:00:00 +0000 http://blog.aids.gov/2013/02/social-networking-in-2012.html contact@aids.gov Health http://blog.aids.gov/wp-content/uploads/021913_Pew.mp3 http://blog.aids.gov/2013/02/social-networking-in-2012.html 00:05:21 Pew releases data on the demographics of social network, including gender, race, age, education, income, and urbanity. AIDS.gov No Pew releases data on the demographics of social network, including gender, race, age, education, income, and urbanity. AIDS.gov spoke with Denise Joseph, Communications Specialist at the National Vaccine Program Office about the new HealthMap Vaccine Finder, a free online service that helps you locate nearby vaccine providers.

]]> Thu, 14 Feb 2013 16:00:00 +0000 http://blog.aids.gov/2013/02/new-tool-can-assist-adults-in-obtaining-recommended-vaccines.html contact@aids.gov Health http://blog.aids.gov/wp-content/uploads/021413_Vaccine.mp3 http://blog.aids.gov/2013/02/new-tool-can-assist-adults-in-obtaining-recommended-vaccines.html 00:02:21 AIDS.gov spoke with Denise Joseph, Communications Specialist at the National Vaccine Program Office about the new HealthMap Vaccine Finder, a free online service that helps you locate nearby vaccine providers. AIDS.gov No AIDS.gov spoke with Denise Joseph, Communications Specialist at the National Vaccine Program Office about the new HealthMap Vaccine Finder, a free online service that helps you locate nearby vaccine providers. For Valentine’s Day, we’ve put together a list of some apps and social media sites you can use to show others you care about them and their health.

]]> Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:00:00 +0000 http://blog.aids.gov/2013/02/apps-and-social-media-to-show-you-care.html contact@aids.gov Health http://blog.aids.gov/wp-content/uploads/021213_Apps_for_Care.mp3 http://blog.aids.gov/2013/02/apps-and-social-media-to-show-you-care.html 00:04:19 For Valentine’s Day, we’ve put together a list of some apps and social media sites you can use to show others you care about them and their health. AIDS.gov No For Valentine’s Day, we’ve put together a list of some apps and social media sites you can use to show others you care about them and their health. Since 2008, the AIDS.gov blog has helped us share information and link to resources for HIV/AIDS Awareness Days such as NBHAAD.

]]> Tue, 05 Feb 2013 16:00:00 +0000 http://blog.aids.gov/2013/02/blogs-as-a-tool-for-national-black-hivaids-awareness-day-nbhaad.html contact@aids.gov Health http://blog.aids.gov/wp-content/uploads/020513_NBHAAD.mp3 http://blog.aids.gov/2013/02/blogs-as-a-tool-for-national-black-hivaids-awareness-day-nbhaad.html 00:03:35 Since 2008, the AIDS.gov blog has helped us share information and link to resources for HIV/AIDS Awareness Days such as NBHAAD. AIDS.gov No Since 2008, the AIDS.gov blog has helped us share information and link to resources for HIV/AIDS Awareness Days such as NBHAAD. The importance of new media in the fight against HIV/AIDS was highlighted at the 10th annual National African American MSM Leadership Conference on HIV/AIDS and other Health Disparities in Los Angeles, CA.

]]> Tue, 05 Feb 2013 16:00:00 +0000 http://blog.aids.gov/2013/02/new-media-at-the-2013-national-african-american-msm-leadership-conference.html contact@aids.gov Health http://blog.aids.gov/wp-content/uploads/020513_AAMSM_Vid.mp3 http://blog.aids.gov/2013/02/new-media-at-the-2013-national-african-american-msm-leadership-conference.html 00:04:08 The importance of new media in the fight against HIV/AIDS was highlighted at the 10th annual National African American MSM Leadership Conference on HIV/AIDS and other Health Disparities in Los Angeles, CA. AIDS.gov No The importance of new media in the fight against HIV/AIDS was highlighted at the 10th annual National African American MSM Leadership Conference on HIV/AIDS and other Health Disparities in Los Angeles, CA. Pinterest is a social media platform that demonstrates the power of photo sharing, helping users connect through similar interests.

]]> Tue, 29 Jan 2013 16:00:00 +0000 https://blog.aids.gov/2013/01/text-messaging-as-an-effective-hiv-prevention-intervention-for-methamphetamine-using-msm.html contact@aids.gov Health http://blog.aids.gov/wp-content/uploads/012913_pinterest.mp3 https://blog.aids.gov/2013/01/text-messaging-as-an-effective-hiv-prevention-intervention-for-methamphetamine-using-msm.html 00:04:12 Pinterest is a social media platform that demonstrates the power of photo sharing, helping users connect through similar interests. AIDS.gov No Pinterest is a social media platform that demonstrates the power of photo sharing, helping users connect through similar interests. New media allows us to connect and engage in a conversation. According to Pew Internet and American Life's Health Online 2013 Report.

]]> Tue, 22 Jan 2013 16:00:00 +0000 https://blog.aids.gov/2013/01/the-white-house-opportunities-for-a-conversation-using-new-media.html contact@aids.gov Health http://blog.aids.gov/wp-content/uploads/012213_whitehouse.mp3 https://blog.aids.gov/2013/01/the-white-house-opportunities-for-a-conversation-using-new-media.html 00:02:23 New media allows us to connect and engage in a conversation. According to Pew Internet and American Life's Health Online 2013 Report. AIDS.gov No New media allows us to connect and engage in a conversation. According to Pew Internet and American Life's Health Online 2013 Report. Four ways you can use new media to connect to volunteer opportunities and inspire others in honor of MLK.

]]> Fri, 18 Jan 2013 16:00:00 +0000 https://blog.aids.gov/2013/01/national-day-of-service-locate-share-watch-and-pledge.html contact@aids.gov Health http://blog.aids.gov/wp-content/uploads/011813_MLK.mp3 https://blog.aids.gov/2013/01/national-day-of-service-locate-share-watch-and-pledge.html 00:02:23 Four ways you can use new media to connect to volunteer opportunities and inspire others in honor of MLK. AIDS.gov No Four ways you can use new media to connect to volunteer opportunities and inspire others in honor of MLK. Pew Internet and American Life Project releases their 2013 Health Report which provides us with information about how people are going online to access health information.

]]> Thu, 17 Jan 2013 16:00:00 +0000 https://blog.aids.gov/2013/01/pew-online-health-2013-report.html contact@aids.gov Health http://blog.aids.gov/wp-content/uploads/011713_Pew.mp3 https://blog.aids.gov/2013/01/pew-online-health-2013-report.html 00:02:42 Pew Internet and American Life Project releases their 2013 Health Report which provides us with information about how people are going online to access health information. AIDS.gov No Pew Internet and American Life Project releases their 2013 Health Report which provides us with information about how people are going online to access health information. At the 2012 Ryan White All Grantee Meeting, the TARGET Center and AIDS.gov shared online writing tips with the HIV Community.

]]> Tue, 15 Jan 2013 16:00:00 +0000 http://blog.aids.gov/2013/01/keep-it-brief-tips-for-writing-online.html contact@aids.gov Health http://blog.aids.gov/wp-content/uploads/011612_JrnlTips.mp3 http://blog.aids.gov/2013/01/keep-it-brief-tips-for-writing-online.html 00:03:57 At the 2012 Ryan White All Grantee Meeting, the TARGET Center and AIDS.gov shared online writing tips with the HIV Community. AIDS.gov No At the 2012 Ryan White All Grantee Meeting, the TARGET Center and AIDS.gov shared online writing tips with the HIV Community. Five years ago, we launched this blog with the intent of reaching audiences with information on how to use new media.

]]> Tue, 08 Jan 2013 16:00:00 +0000 https://blog.aids.gov/2013/01/5-years-900-blog-posts-1-million-page-views.html contact@aids.gov Health http://blog.aids.gov/wp-content/uploads/010812_blog5yr.mp3 https://blog.aids.gov/2013/01/5-years-900-blog-posts-1-million-page-views.html 00:03:45 Five years ago, we launched this blog with the intent of reaching audiences with information on how to use new media. AIDS.gov No Five years ago, we launched this blog with the intent of reaching audiences with information on how to use new media. AIDS.gov joined government, health, private sector, industry, academic, and nonprofit leaders to learn and share about how wireless technology is being used to improve health outcomes in HIV Prevention.

]]> Tue, 18 Dec 2012 16:00:00 +0000 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/12/recapping-the-mhealth-summit-2012.html contact@aids.gov Health http://blog.aids.gov/wp-content/uploads/121812_mHealth.mp3 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/12/recapping-the-mhealth-summit-2012.html 00:03:39 AIDS.gov joined government, health, private sector, industry, academic, and nonprofit leaders to learn and share about how wireless technology is being used to improve health outcomes in HIV Prevention. AIDS.gov No AIDS.gov joined government, health, private sector, industry, academic, and nonprofit leaders to learn and share about how wireless technology is being used to improve health outcomes in HIV Prevention. AIDS.gov asked experts and thought leaders across the Federal and private sectors to predict the new media trends to watch in 2013.

]]> Tue, 01 Jan 2013 16:00:00 +0000 http://blog.aids.gov/wp-content/uploads/010112_trends.mp3 contact@aids.gov Health https://blog.aids.gov/2013/01/trends-to-watch-in-2013.html http://blog.aids.gov/wp-content/uploads/010112_trends.mp3 00:04:00 AIDS.gov asked experts and thought leaders across the Federal and private sectors to predict the new media trends to watch in 2013. AIDS.gov No AIDS.gov asked experts and thought leaders across the Federal and private sectors to predict the new media trends to watch in 2013. A holiday reminder from AIDS.gov to avoid driving when using mobile devices.

]]> Fri, 21 Dec 2012 16:00:00 +0000 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/12/remember-to-use-your-mobile-phones-safely.html contact@aids.gov Health http://blog.aids.gov/wp-content/uploads/122112_mobile.mp3 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/12/remember-to-use-your-mobile-phones-safely.html 00:01:43 mobile, safety, happy holidays A holiday reminder from AIDS.gov to avoid driving when using mobile devices. AIDS.gov No A holiday reminder from AIDS.gov to avoid driving when using mobile devices. Using Storify, AIDS.gov created a story showing various Federal events and observance activities across a variety of social media on World AIDS Day.

]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2012 16:00:00 +0000 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/12/storify-curating-social-media-for-worlds-aids-day-2012.html contact@aids.gov Health http://blog.aids.gov/wp-content/uploads/121112_Storify.mp3 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/12/storify-curating-social-media-for-worlds-aids-day-2012.html 00:01:56 Using Storify, AIDS.gov created a story showing various Federal events and observance activities across a variety of social media on World AIDS Day. AIDS.gov No Using Storify, AIDS.gov created a story showing various Federal events and observance activities across a variety of social media on World AIDS Day. As we conclude the fifth year of Facing AIDS, we have seen the many photo-sharing campaigns that address HIV stigma. Today we are highlighting some of those campaigns.

]]> Tue, 04 Dec 2012 16:00:00 +0000 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/12/more-than-facing-aids-addressing-hiv-stigma-with-photo-sharing.html contact@aids.gov Health http://blog.aids.gov/wp-content/uploads/120412_photosharing.mp3 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/12/more-than-facing-aids-addressing-hiv-stigma-with-photo-sharing.html 00:03:55 As we conclude the fifth year of Facing AIDS, we have seen the many photo-sharing campaigns that address HIV stigma. Today we are highlighting some of those campaigns. AIDS.gov No As we conclude the fifth year of Facing AIDS, we have seen the many photo-sharing campaigns that address HIV stigma. Today we are highlighting some of those campaigns. Christopher Barnhill from Washington, D.C.'s Metro Teen AIDS tells us in his own words why he's Facing AIDS for World AIDS Day.

]]> Tue, 27 Nov 2012 16:00:00 +0000 http://blog.aids.gov/wp-content/uploads/112712_SBS_Barnhill_v2.mp3 contact@aids.gov Health http://blog.aids.gov/wp-content/uploads/112712_SBS_Barnhill_v2.mp3 http://blog.aids.gov/wp-content/uploads/112712_SBS_Barnhill_v2.mp3 00:03:09 Christopher Barnhill from Washington, D.C.'s Metro Teen AIDS tells us in his own words why he's Facing AIDS for World AIDS Day. AIDS.gov No Christopher Barnhill from Washington, D.C.'s Metro Teen AIDS tells us in his own words why he's Facing AIDS for World AIDS Day. In late October, AIDS.gov joined more than 12,000 public health professionals at the American Public Health Association’s (APHA) 2012 Annual Meeting in San Francisco.

]]> Tue, 13 Nov 2012 16:00:00 +0000 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/11/prevention-and-wellness-across-the-life-span-highlights-from-the-american-public-health-associations-annual-meeting.html contact@aids.gov Health http://blog.aids.gov/wp-content/uploads/111312_Mobile_APHA.mp3 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/11/prevention-and-wellness-across-the-life-span-highlights-from-the-american-public-health-associations-annual-meeting.html 00:05:27 In late October, AIDS.gov joined more than 12,000 public health professionals at the American Public Health Association’s (APHA) 2012 Annual Meeting in San Francisco. AIDS.gov No In late October, AIDS.gov joined more than 12,000 public health professionals at the American Public Health Association’s (APHA) 2012 Annual Meeting in San Francisco. Pew Internet and American Life Project releases new data on using mobile phones to access health information.

]]> Thu, 08 Nov 2012 16:00:00 +0000 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/11/using-your-mobile-phone-to-find-health-information-new-data.html contact@aids.gov Health http://blog.aids.gov/wp-content/uploads/110812_Mobile_Health.mp3 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/11/using-your-mobile-phone-to-find-health-information-new-data.html 00:02:12 Pew Internet and American Life Project releases new data on using mobile phones to access health information. AIDS.gov No Pew Internet and American Life Project releases new data on using mobile phones to access health information. The HIV/AIDS Prevention and Service Provider Locator app for iPhone and iPad.

]]> Tue, 30 Oct 2012 16:00:00 +0000 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/10/locater-hiv-testing-and-treatment-services-theres-an-app-for-that.html contact@aids.gov Health http://blog.aids.gov/wp-content/uploads/103012_loc_app.mp3 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/10/locater-hiv-testing-and-treatment-services-theres-an-app-for-that.html 00:03:30 The HIV/AIDS Prevention and Service Provider Locator app for iPhone and iPad. AIDS.gov No The HIV/AIDS Prevention and Service Provider Locator app for iPhone and iPad. The AIDS.gov New Media Declaration, a call to action in social media use in the response to HIV/AIDS.

]]> Tue, 23 Oct 2012 16:00:00 +0000 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/10/making-the-new-media-declaration-a-reality.html contact@aids.gov Health http://blog.aids.gov/wp-content/uploads/102312_new_media_dec.mp3 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/10/making-the-new-media-declaration-a-reality.html 00:03:06 The AIDS.gov New Media Declaration, a call to action in social media use in the response to HIV/AIDS. AIDS.gov No The AIDS.gov New Media Declaration, a call to action in social media use in the response to HIV/AIDS. AIDS.gov spoke with the community and leadership about they are Facing AIDS for World AIDS day. You can listen to their own voices in this weeks podcast.

]]> Thu, 25 Oct 2012 16:00:00 +0000 http://blog.aids.gov/wp-content/uploads/102412_USCA_Facing_AIDS.mp3 contact@aids.gov Health http://blog.aids.gov/wp-content/uploads/102412_USCA_Facing_AIDS.mp3 http://blog.aids.gov/wp-content/uploads/102412_USCA_Facing_AIDS.mp3 00:03:04 AIDS.gov spoke with the community and leadership about they are Facing AIDS for World AIDS day. You can listen to their own voices in this weeks podcast. AIDS.gov No AIDS.gov spoke with the community and leadership about they are Facing AIDS for World AIDS day. You can listen to their own voices in this weeks podcast. At the 16th annual United States Conference on AIDS (USCA), AIDS.gov had the opportunity to interact with conference participants during two workshops on new media.

]]> Tue, 09 Oct 2012 16:00:00 +0000 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/10/reflections-on-social-media-you-can-do-this.html contact@aids.gov Health http://blog.aids.gov/wp-content/uploads/100912_USCA.mp3 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/10/reflections-on-social-media-you-can-do-this.html 00:02:11 At the 16th annual United States Conference on AIDS (USCA), AIDS.gov had the opportunity to interact with conference participants during two workshops on new media. AIDS.gov No At the 16th annual United States Conference on AIDS (USCA), AIDS.gov had the opportunity to interact with conference participants during two workshops on new media. U.N. Assembly, New York and the Twitterverse were buzzing with another important global conversation sparked by the third annual Social Good Summit on September 22-24, 2012.

]]> Tue, 02 Oct 2012 16:00:00 +0000 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/10/social-good-igniting-passion-and-innovation-for-a-better-world.html contact@aids.gov Health http://blog.aids.gov/wp-content/uploads/100212_SocialGood.mp3 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/10/social-good-igniting-passion-and-innovation-for-a-better-world.html 00:05:18 U.N. Assembly, New York and the Twitterverse were buzzing with another important global conversation sparked by the third annual Social Good Summit on September 22-24, 2012. AIDS.gov No U.N. Assembly, New York and the Twitterverse were buzzing with another important global conversation sparked by the third annual Social Good Summit on September 22-24, 2012. There are potential dangers to using mobile devices—especially while driving.

]]> Tue, 18 Sep 2012 16:00:00 +0000 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/09/make-sure-new-media-is-not-a-source-of-distracted-driving.html contact@aids.gov Health http://blog.aids.gov/wp-content/uploads/091812_Distracted_Driving.mp3 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/09/make-sure-new-media-is-not-a-source-of-distracted-driving.html 00:04:09 There are potential dangers to using mobile devices—especially while driving. AIDS.gov No There are potential dangers to using mobile devices—especially while driving. With visualization and big data on the rise, infographics have (perhaps not coincidentally) gained popularity in print and online.

]]> Tue, 11 Sep 2012 16:00:00 +0000 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/09/infographics-applying-visual-design-to-information.html contact@aids.gov Health http://blog.aids.gov/wp-content/uploads/091112_Infograpics.mp3 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/09/infographics-applying-visual-design-to-information.html 00:04:09 With visualization and big data on the rise, infographics have (perhaps not coincidentally) gained popularity in print and online. AIDS.gov No With visualization and big data on the rise, infographics have (perhaps not coincidentally) gained popularity in print and online. In the HIV community, photo sharing campaigns provide a means to mobilize around the HIV epidemic.

]]> Tue, 04 Sep 2012 16:00:00 +0000 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/09/a-picture-is-worth-a-thousand-words-photo-sharing-at-aids-2012.html contact@aids.gov Health http://blog.aids.gov/wp-content/uploads/090412_Picture.mp3 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/09/a-picture-is-worth-a-thousand-words-photo-sharing-at-aids-2012.html 00:04:43 In the HIV community, photo sharing campaigns provide a means to mobilize around the HIV epidemic. AIDS.gov No In the HIV community, photo sharing campaigns provide a means to mobilize around the HIV epidemic. It’s been a month since AIDS 2012 and now it’s time for the 2012 United States Conference on AIDS (USCA).

]]> Tue, 28 Aug 2012 16:00:00 +0000 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/08/gearing-up-for-social-media-at-usca.html contact@aids.gov Health http://blog.aids.gov/wp-content/uploads/082812_USCA.mp3 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/08/gearing-up-for-social-media-at-usca.html 00:02:06 It’s been a month since AIDS 2012 and now it’s time for the 2012 United States Conference on AIDS (USCA). AIDS.gov No It’s been a month since AIDS 2012 and now it’s time for the 2012 United States Conference on AIDS (USCA). AIDS.gov attended the 6th Annual CDC National Conference on Health Communication, Marketing, and Media in Atlanta, which provides a forum for the discussion and exploration of health communication, marketing and media.

]]> Tue, 21 Aug 2012 16:00:00 +0000 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/08/inspiration-and-more-from-the-cdc-national-conference-on-health-communication-marketing-and-media.html contact@aids.gov Health blog.aids.gov/wp-content/uploads/082112_CDCMarket-Copy.mp3 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/08/inspiration-and-more-from-the-cdc-national-conference-on-health-communication-marketing-and-media.html 00:06:21 CDC, health communication, marketing, media, conference AIDS.gov attended the 6th Annual CDC National Conference on Health Communication, Marketing, and Media in Atlanta, which provides a forum for the discussion and exploration of health communication, marketing and media. AIDS.gov No AIDS.gov attended the 6th Annual CDC National Conference on Health Communication, Marketing, and Media in Atlanta, which provides a forum for the discussion and exploration of health communication, marketing and media. The number of daily tweets peaked at over 20,000 on Monday, the first full day of the conference, which featured many high-profile speakers and sessions. The subjects of the tweets spanned a wide range of topics, with many from institutional and organizational tweeters disseminating information about their activities, research, and perspectives.

]]> Tue, 21 Aug 2012 16:00:00 +0000 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/08/twitter-and-mobile-technology-take-off-at-aids-2012.html contact@aids.gov Health http://blog.aids.gov/wp-content/uploads/081412_TwitMobAIDS2012.mp3 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/08/twitter-and-mobile-technology-take-off-at-aids-2012.html 00:03:36 twitter, new media, AIDS 2012 The number of daily tweets peaked at over 20,000 on Monday, the first full day of the conference, which featured many high-profile speakers and sessions. The subjects of the tweets spanned a wide range of topics, with many from institutional and organizational tweeters disseminating information about their activities, research, and perspectives. AIDS.gov No The number of daily tweets peaked at over 20,000 on Monday, the first full day of the conference, which featured many high-profile speakers and sessions. The subjects of the tweets spanned a wide range of topics, with many from institutional and organizational tweeters disseminating information about their activities, research, and perspectives. AIDS.gov highlights tools we use to help streamline our communication and document collaboration.

]]> Tue, 07 Aug 2012 16:00:00 +0000 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/08/the-cloud-using-web-based-tools-for-collaboration.html contact@aids.gov Health http://blog.aids.gov/wp-content/uploads/080712_Cloud.mp3 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/08/the-cloud-using-web-based-tools-for-collaboration.html 00:04:24 AIDS.gov highlights tools we use to help streamline our communication and document collaboration. AIDS.gov No AIDS.gov highlights tools we use to help streamline our communication and document collaboration. In May AIDS.gov hosted its second roundtable discussion on communities of color and new media for our federal partners.

]]> Fri, 13 Jul 2012 16:00:00 +0000 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/07/engaging-with-communities-of-color-using-new-media.html contact@aids.gov Health http://blog.aids.gov/wp-content/uploads/071712_CoC.mp3 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/07/engaging-with-communities-of-color-using-new-media.html 00:08:02 In May AIDS.gov hosted its second roundtable discussion on communities of color and new media for our federal partners. AIDS.gov No In May AIDS.gov hosted its second roundtable discussion on communities of color and new media for our federal partners. Iris House of NY is excited to be attending this year’s AIDS 2012 conference to learn from other countries, NGOs and consumers and to hear what is working and what the remaining challenges are.

]]> Tue, 10 Jul 2012 16:00:00 +0000 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/07/aids-2012-and-the-state-of-new-media-and-hiv.html contact@aids.gov Health http://blog.aids.gov/wp-content/uploads/071012_DigiStrat2.mp3 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/07/aids-2012-and-the-state-of-new-media-and-hiv.html 00:03:31 Iris House of NY is excited to be attending this year’s AIDS 2012 conference to learn from other countries, NGOs and consumers and to hear what is working and what the remaining challenges are. AIDS.gov No Iris House of NY is excited to be attending this year’s AIDS 2012 conference to learn from other countries, NGOs and consumers and to hear what is working and what the remaining challenges are. Numerous Latino/Hispanic partners are working to highlight key HIV/AIDS issues impacting Latino/Hispanic communities at the AIDS2012 conference thanks to the work of the National Latino AIDS Action Network (NLAAN).

]]> Tue, 03 Jul 2012 16:00:00 +0000 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/07/puentes-entre-vecinos-bridges-between-neighbors-increasing-knowledge-dialogue-and-representation-of contact@aids.gov Health http://blog.aids.gov/wp-content/uploads/070312_PEV.mp3 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/07/puentes-entre-vecinos-bridges-between-neighbors-increasing-knowledge-dialogue-and-representation-of 00:06:57 Numerous Latino/Hispanic partners are working to highlight key HIV/AIDS issues impacting Latino/Hispanic communities at the AIDS2012 conference thanks to the work of the National Latino AIDS Action Network (NLAAN). AIDS.gov No Numerous Latino/Hispanic partners are working to highlight key HIV/AIDS issues impacting Latino/Hispanic communities at the AIDS2012 conference thanks to the work of the National Latino AIDS Action Network (NLAAN). We were pleased to see that the Digital Government Strategy listed responsive web design as a new standard or solution for addressing the inevitable changes in technology that will occur.

]]> Tue, 26 Jun 2012 16:00:00 +0000 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/06/aids-gov-anytime-anywhere-on-any-device.html contact@aids.gov Health http://blog.aids.gov/wp-content/uploads/062812_Responsive.mp3 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/06/aids-gov-anytime-anywhere-on-any-device.html 00:03:40 We were pleased to see that the Digital Government Strategy listed responsive web design as a new standard or solution for addressing the inevitable changes in technology that will occur. AIDS.gov No We were pleased to see that the Digital Government Strategy listed responsive web design as a new standard or solution for addressing the inevitable changes in technology that will occur. At this year’s International AIDS Conference, we will be hosting a satellite session titled 'The State of New Media and HIV.'

]]> Tue, 19 Jun 2012 16:00:00 +0000 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/06/historic-new-media-call-to-action-at-aids-2012.html contact@aids.gov Health http://blog.aids.gov/wp-content/uploads/061912_NMCall.mp3 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/06/historic-new-media-call-to-action-at-aids-2012.html 00:03:36 At this year’s International AIDS Conference, we will be hosting a satellite session titled 'The State of New Media and HIV.' AIDS.gov No At this year’s International AIDS Conference, we will be hosting a satellite session titled 'The State of New Media and HIV.' On May 24th, a panel of government executives explored the challenges and opportunities associated with the new Digital Government Strategy.

]]> Tue, 12 Jun 2012 16:00:00 +0000 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/06/top-government-leaders-explore-the-new-digital-government-strategy.html contact@aids.gov Health http://blog.aids.gov/wp-content/uploads/061212_DigiStrat.mp3 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/06/top-government-leaders-explore-the-new-digital-government-strategy.html 00:04:47 On May 24th, a panel of government executives explored the challenges and opportunities associated with the new Digital Government Strategy. AIDS.gov No On May 24th, a panel of government executives explored the challenges and opportunities associated with the new Digital Government Strategy. Since AIDS.gov’s first tweet in 2008, Twitter has been an important tool for us, helping us to reach a wide audience and have an instant conversation

]]> Tue, 05 Jun 2012 16:00:00 +0000 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/06/twitter-on-the-rise.html contact@aids.gov Health http://blog.aids.gov/wp-content/uploads/060512_Twitter.mp3 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/06/twitter-on-the-rise.html 00:03:12 Since AIDS.gov’s first tweet in 2008, Twitter has been an important tool for us, helping us to reach a wide audience and have an instant conversation AIDS.gov No Since AIDS.gov’s first tweet in 2008, Twitter has been an important tool for us, helping us to reach a wide audience and have an instant conversation AIDS Institute of the New York State Department of Health sponsors workshop to encourage better use of story telling in social media and other digital communications tools.

]]> Tue, 29 May 2012 16:00:00 +0000 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/05/stories-that-change-behavior.html contact@aids.gov Health http://blog.aids.gov/wp-content/uploads/052912_StoriesBehavior.mp3 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/05/stories-that-change-behavior.html 00:03:06 AIDS Institute of the New York State Department of Health sponsors workshop to encourage better use of story telling in social media and other digital communications tools. AIDS.gov No AIDS Institute of the New York State Department of Health sponsors workshop to encourage better use of story telling in social media and other digital communications tools. Three months ago, Facebook announced that Facebook Page owners had a month to update their profiles to the new timeline format.

]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 16:00:00 +0000 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/05/the-new-facebook-timeline-a-tool-in-response-to-hiv.html contact@aids.gov Health http://blog.aids.gov/wp-content/uploads/052212_FacebookTL.mp3 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/05/the-new-facebook-timeline-a-tool-in-response-to-hiv.html 00:03:38 Three months ago, Facebook announced that Facebook Page owners had a month to update their profiles to the new timeline format. AIDS.gov No Three months ago, Facebook announced that Facebook Page owners had a month to update their profiles to the new timeline format. One example of a tool used to share stories with social media is Storify, a website that gathers tweets, blog posts, online videos, photos, news articles, and more from around the web and places them into a single post, or 'story.'

]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 16:00:00 +0000 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/05/digital-storytelling-a-community-tool-to-end-hiv-stigma.html contact@aids.gov Health http://blog.aids.gov/wp-content/uploads/051512_Storify.mp3 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/05/digital-storytelling-a-community-tool-to-end-hiv-stigma.html 00:07:30 One example of a tool used to share stories with social media is Storify, a website that gathers tweets, blog posts, online videos, photos, news articles, and more from around the web and places them into a single post, or 'story.' AIDS.gov No One example of a tool used to share stories with social media is Storify, a website that gathers tweets, blog posts, online videos, photos, news articles, and more from around the web and places them into a single post, or 'story.' Tumblr is a social blogging site that that allows individual blog posts to be taggable, searchable, followed, “liked” (or “hearted”) and reblogged.

]]> Tue, 08 May 2012 16:00:00 +0000 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/05/tumbling-uphill-social-blogging-site-tumblr-on-the-rise.html contact@aids.gov Health http://blog.aids.gov/wp-content/uploads/050812_Tumblr.mp3 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/05/tumbling-uphill-social-blogging-site-tumblr-on-the-rise.html 00:04:09 Tumblr is a social blogging site that that allows individual blog posts to be taggable, searchable, followed, “liked” (or “hearted”) and reblogged. AIDS.gov No Tumblr is a social blogging site that that allows individual blog posts to be taggable, searchable, followed, “liked” (or “hearted”) and reblogged. Using mobile technology while driving has particular risks. What is our obligation to encourage responsible use of social media tools?

]]> Tue, 01 May 2012 16:00:00 +0000 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/05/setting-an-example.html contact@aids.gov Health http://blog.aids.gov/wp-content/uploads/050112_DrivingP2.mp3 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/05/setting-an-example.html 00:04:30 Using mobile technology while driving has particular risks. What is our obligation to encourage responsible use of social media tools? AIDS.gov No Using mobile technology while driving has particular risks. What is our obligation to encourage responsible use of social media tools? April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. At AIDS.gov we are committed to promoting the use of new media and the responsible use of new media.

]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:00:00 +0000 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/04/do-you-text-and-drive.html contact@aids.gov Health http://blog.aids.gov/wp-content/uploads/042412_Driving.mp3 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/04/do-you-text-and-drive.html 00:02:53 April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. At AIDS.gov we are committed to promoting the use of new media and the responsible use of new media. AIDS.gov No April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. At AIDS.gov we are committed to promoting the use of new media and the responsible use of new media. We're pleased to announce a more flexible way to access the information found in our HIV/AIDS Service Provider Locator tool (a location-based search tool that allows you to search for testing services, housing providers, health centers and other service providers near your current location).

]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:00:00 +0000 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/04/announcing-the-locator-api.html contact@aids.gov Health http://blog.aids.gov/wp-content/uploads/041012_API.mp3 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/04/announcing-the-locator-api.html 00:02:51 We're pleased to announce a more flexible way to access the information found in our HIV/AIDS Service Provider Locator tool (a location-based search tool that allows you to search for testing services, housing providers, health centers and other service providers near your current location). AIDS.gov No We're pleased to announce a more flexible way to access the information found in our HIV/AIDS Service Provider Locator tool (a location-based search tool that allows you to search for testing services, housing providers, health centers and other service providers near your current location). This year's South by Southwest Interactive(SXSW) trending topic was responsive design.

]]> Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:00:00 +0000 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/04/devices-vs-content-lessons-from-sxsw-interactive.html contact@aids.gov Health http://blog.aids.gov/wp-content/uploads/041712_SXSW.mp3 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/04/devices-vs-content-lessons-from-sxsw-interactive.html 00:04:33 This year's South by Southwest Interactive(SXSW) trending topic was responsive design. AIDS.gov No This year's South by Southwest Interactive(SXSW) trending topic was responsive design. One way that online data can be made more available is through an "application programming interface" or API.

]]> Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:00:00 +0000 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/04/open-data-in-action-what-is-an-api.html contact@aids.gov Health http://blog.aids.gov/wp-content/uploads/040312_API.mp3 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/04/open-data-in-action-what-is-an-api.html 00:04:35 One way that online data can be made more available is through an "application programming interface" or API. AIDS.gov No One way that online data can be made more available is through an "application programming interface" or API. In 2011, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) released their “Find a Health Center” mobile app.

]]> Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:00:00 +0000 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/03/seizing-the-mobile-opportunity-the-health-resources-and-services-administration-experience.html contact@aids.gov Health http://blog.aids.gov/wp-content/uploads/032712_HRSA.mp3 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/03/seizing-the-mobile-opportunity-the-health-resources-and-services-administration-experience.html 00:04:10 In 2011, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) released their “Find a Health Center” mobile app. AIDS.gov No In 2011, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) released their “Find a Health Center” mobile app. While exploring the strategy for re-launching our podcast series earlier this year, we discovered that our colleagues at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) had over 100 podcasts of their NIH Research Radio.

]]> Tue, 20 Mar 2012 16:00:00 +0000 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/03/100-episodes-of-health-podcasting.html contact@aids.gov Health http://blog.aids.gov/wp-content/uploads/032012_NIH100.mp3 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/03/100-episodes-of-health-podcasting.html 00:04:44 While exploring the strategy for re-launching our podcast series earlier this year, we discovered that our colleagues at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) had over 100 podcasts of their NIH Research Radio. AIDS.gov No While exploring the strategy for re-launching our podcast series earlier this year, we discovered that our colleagues at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) had over 100 podcasts of their NIH Research Radio. The Digital Health Communication Extravaganza conference was held last month in Orlando, Florida, bringing together health and communications professionals from across the public, private and academic sector.

]]> Tue, 13 Mar 2012 16:00:00 +0000 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/03/lessons-learned-from-the-2012-digital-health-communications-extravaganza.html contact@aids.gov Health http://blog.aids.gov/wp-content/uploads/031312_DHC.mp3 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/03/lessons-learned-from-the-2012-digital-health-communications-extravaganza.html 00:02:58 The Digital Health Communication Extravaganza conference was held last month in Orlando, Florida, bringing together health and communications professionals from across the public, private and academic sector. AIDS.gov No The Digital Health Communication Extravaganza conference was held last month in Orlando, Florida, bringing together health and communications professionals from across the public, private and academic sector. The practice of syndicating content isn’t new, but certainly it’s an idea whose time has come. Communicators will tell you: if you want to extend the reach of your messages, make sure they are consistent – and repeat them often across many channels.

]]> Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:00:00 +0000 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/02/content-syndication-amplifying-our-message.html contact@aids.gov Health http://blog.aids.gov/wp-content/uploads/022812_syndication.mp3 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/02/content-syndication-amplifying-our-message.html 00:04:03 The practice of syndicating content isn’t new, but certainly it’s an idea whose time has come. Communicators will tell you: if you want to extend the reach of your messages, make sure they are consistent – and repeat them often across many channels. AIDS.gov No The practice of syndicating content isn’t new, but certainly it’s an idea whose time has come. Communicators will tell you: if you want to extend the reach of your messages, make sure they are consistent – and repeat them often across many channels. Last week was the AIDS.gov Federal HIV/AIDS Web Council (FHAWC) meeting, which brings together web, content, and communications leads from federal agencies with HIV/AIDS portfolios. Susannah Fox from the Pew Internet and American Life Project gave a presentation about communities of color to the FHAWC. Below is a blog post that recaps her presentation.

]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:00:00 +0000 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/02/health-technology-and-communities-of-color.html contact@aids.gov Health http://blog.aids.gov/wp-content/uploads/022112_FHAWC_Fox.mp3 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/02/health-technology-and-communities-of-color.html 00:08:33 Last week was the AIDS.gov Federal HIV/AIDS Web Council (FHAWC) meeting, which brings together web, content, and communications leads from federal agencies with HIV/AIDS portfolios. Susannah Fox from the Pew Internet and American Life Project gave a presentation about communities of color to the FHAWC. Below is a blog post that recaps her presentation. AIDS.gov No Last week was the AIDS.gov Federal HIV/AIDS Web Council (FHAWC) meeting, which brings together web, content, and communications leads from federal agencies with HIV/AIDS portfolios. Susannah Fox from the Pew Internet and American Life Project gave a presentation about communities of color to the FHAWC. Below is a blog post that recaps her presentation. Eight hundred million people are active users of Facebook , according to the site’s own statistics. That’s one in nine people living today. Of those 800 million, over 50% check their account on a daily basis.

]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:00:00 +0000 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/01/taking-the-aids-gov-prevention-services-locator-to-facebook.html contact@aids.gov Health http://blog.aids.gov/wp-content/uploads/013112_FacebookLoc.mp3 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/01/taking-the-aids-gov-prevention-services-locator-to-facebook.html 00:02:37 Eight hundred million people are active users of Facebook , according to the site’s own statistics. That’s one in nine people living today. Of those 800 million, over 50% check their account on a daily basis. AIDS.gov No Eight hundred million people are active users of Facebook , according to the site’s own statistics. That’s one in nine people living today. Of those 800 million, over 50% check their account on a daily basis. The term podcast is used to describe a series of online audio or video files that audiences can subscribe to and download regularly. As part of our effort to promote the use of new media and emerging technologies to extend the reach of HIV messaging, we have been producing audio podcasts since 2006. In 2008, we began adapting and recording our new media blog posts for syndication, and added posts on the National HIV/AIDS Strategy to our audio recordings in 2010. Since then, we have produced over 200 audio podcasts, many of which you can find on our blog beneath the title of its corresponding post.

]]> Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:00:00 +0000 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/02/turn-up-the-volume-audio-podcasts-for-2012.html contact@aids.gov Health http://blog.aids.gov/wp-content/uploads/021412_Podcasting.mp3 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/02/turn-up-the-volume-audio-podcasts-for-2012.html 00:04:03 The term podcast is used to describe a series of online audio or video files that audiences can subscribe to and download regularly. As part of our effort to promote the use of new media and emerging technologies to extend the reach of HIV messaging, we have been producing audio podcasts since 2006. In 2008, we began adapting and recording our new media blog posts for syndication, and added posts on the National HIV/AIDS Strategy to our audio recordings in 2010. Since then, we have produced over 200 audio podcasts, many of which you can find on our blog beneath the title of its corresponding post. AIDS.gov No The term podcast is used to describe a series of online audio or video files that audiences can subscribe to and download regularly. As part of our effort to promote the use of new media and emerging technologies to extend the reach of HIV messaging, we have been producing audio podcasts since 2006. In 2008, we began adapting and recording our new media blog posts for syndication, and added posts on the National HIV/AIDS Strategy to our audio recordings in 2010. Since then, we have produced over 200 audio podcasts, many of which you can find on our blog beneath the title of its corresponding post. We asked Ingrid Floyd, Executive Director of Iris House, to share how they are using new media to reach women and girls.

]]> Tue, 06 Mar 2012 16:00:00 +0000 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/03/iris-house-reaching-women-and-girls-with-a-new-media-strategy.html contact@aids.gov Health http://blog.aids.gov/wp-content/uploads/03612_WGDay.mp3 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/03/iris-house-reaching-women-and-girls-with-a-new-media-strategy.html 00:04:19 We asked Ingrid Floyd, Executive Director of Iris House, to share how they are using new media to reach women and girls. AIDS.gov No We asked Ingrid Floyd, Executive Director of Iris House, to share how they are using new media to reach women and girls. Last month, we attended the 9th Annual National African American MSM Leadership Conference on HIV/AIDS and other Health Disparities (AAMSM) in New Orleans, LA, to encourage the use of new media in HIV/AIDS programs. Over 350 federal, state, and local health officials, community based organizations (CBOs), HIV/AIDS service providers, and community leaders gathered to share and learn from their peers’ experiences in facing the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the African American MSM (men who have sex with men) community.

]]> Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:00:00 +0000 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/02/facebook-instant-messaging-skype-and-more-to-encourage-hiv-testing.html contact@aids.gov Health http://blog.aids.gov/wp-content/uploads/020712_GMAC.mp3 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/02/facebook-instant-messaging-skype-and-more-to-encourage-hiv-testing.html 00:03:03 Last month, we attended the 9th Annual National African American MSM Leadership Conference on HIV/AIDS and other Health Disparities (AAMSM) in New Orleans, LA, to encourage the use of new media in HIV/AIDS programs. Over 350 federal, state, and local health officials, community based organizations (CBOs), HIV/AIDS service providers, and community leaders gathered to share and learn from their peers’ experiences in facing the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the African American MSM (men who have sex with men) community. AIDS.gov No Last month, we attended the 9th Annual National African American MSM Leadership Conference on HIV/AIDS and other Health Disparities (AAMSM) in New Orleans, LA, to encourage the use of new media in HIV/AIDS programs. Over 350 federal, state, and local health officials, community based organizations (CBOs), HIV/AIDS service providers, and community leaders gathered to share and learn from their peers’ experiences in facing the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the African American MSM (men who have sex with men) community. More than 350 people attended the National African American MSM Leadership Conference on HIV/AIDS and Other Health Disparities in New Orleans last week. The theme of the conference was “Forward Together – Engaging Our Future Leaders.” We hosted a social media lab where we provided small group technical assistance on using new media in response to HIV. Not only did we share a lot of information, we also heard from community members across the country how they are using new media.

]]> Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:00:00 +0000 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/01/new-media-in-action-at-the-2012-national-african-american-msm-leadership-conference.html contact@aids.gov Health http://blog.aids.gov/wp-content/uploads/012412_NewMediaNAESM.mp3 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/01/new-media-in-action-at-the-2012-national-african-american-msm-leadership-conference.html 00:03:49 More than 350 people attended the National African American MSM Leadership Conference on HIV/AIDS and Other Health Disparities in New Orleans last week. The theme of the conference was “Forward Together – Engaging Our Future Leaders.” We hosted a social media lab where we provided small group technical assistance on using new media in response to HIV. Not only did we share a lot of information, we also heard from community members across the country how they are using new media. AIDS.gov No More than 350 people attended the National African American MSM Leadership Conference on HIV/AIDS and Other Health Disparities in New Orleans last week. The theme of the conference was “Forward Together – Engaging Our Future Leaders.” We hosted a social media lab where we provided small group technical assistance on using new media in response to HIV. Not only did we share a lot of information, we also heard from community members across the country how they are using new media. The AIDS Institute of the New York State Department of Health , in partnership with AIDS.gov, held its second Forum on social media and HIV/STIs – which now qualifies as an annual event — on December 8, 2011.

]]> Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:00:00 +0000 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/01/communications-technology-in-public-health.html contact@aids.gov Health http://blog.aids.gov/wp-content/uploads/011012_AINY.mp3 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/01/communications-technology-in-public-health.html 00:03:40 The AIDS Institute of the New York State Department of Health , in partnership with AIDS.gov, held its second Forum on social media and HIV/STIs – which now qualifies as an annual event — on December 8, 2011. AIDS.gov No The AIDS Institute of the New York State Department of Health , in partnership with AIDS.gov, held its second Forum on social media and HIV/STIs – which now qualifies as an annual event — on December 8, 2011. This week, AIDS.gov is attending the 9th Annual National African American MSM Leadership Conference on HIV/AIDS and other Health Disparities in New Orleans, Louisiana. From January 19-22, hundreds of federal, state, and local health officials, service providers, and community leaders will gather under the charge “Forward Together – Engaging our Future Leaders.”

]]> Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:00:00 +0000 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/01/social-media-at-the-2012-national-african-american-msm-leadership-conference.html contact@aids.gov Health http://blog.aids.gov/wp-content/uploads/011712_NAESM.mp3 http://blog.aids.gov/2012/01/social-media-at-the-2012-national-african-american-msm-leadership-conference.html 00:03:58 This week, AIDS.gov is attending the 9th Annual National African American MSM Leadership Conference on HIV/AIDS and other Health Disparities in New Orleans, Louisiana. From January 19-22, hundreds of federal, state, and local health officials, service providers, and community leaders will gather under the charge “Forward Together – Engaging our Future Leaders.” AIDS.gov No This week, AIDS.gov is attending the 9th Annual National African American MSM Leadership Conference on HIV/AIDS and other Health Disparities in New Orleans, Louisiana. From January 19-22, hundreds of federal, state, and local health officials, service providers, and community leaders will gather under the charge “Forward Together – Engaging our Future Leaders.”