CFA: The Center for AIDS Information & Advocacy.Mission: The Center for AIDS Information & Advocacy empowers people living with HIV HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), either of two closely related retroviruses that invade T-helper lymphocytes and are responsible for AIDS. There are two types of HIV: HIV-1 and HIV-2. HIV-1 is responsible for the vast majority of AIDS in the United States. to make informed decisions about their healthcare by providing the latest research and treatment information and by advocating for accessible, affordable, and effective treatment options until there's a cure. Vision: Over the course of the epidemic, the understanding of HIV and its treatment has changed rapidly. As improved therapies have emerged--extending the lives of persons living with HIV/AIDS--so has the complexity of therapy. In addition, risks and complications of comorbidities such as heart disease, cancer, and liver disease Liver Disease Definition Liver disease is a general term for any damage that reduces the functioning of the liver. Description The liver is a large, solid organ located in the upper right-hand side of the abdomen. are manifest in people with HIV who are living longer, but with compromised immune systems immune system Cells, cell products, organs, and structures of the body involved in the detection and destruction of foreign invaders, such as bacteria, viruses, and cancer cells. Immunity is based on the system's ability to launch a defense against such invaders. . Understanding the latest information on therapies (including their side effects Side effects Effects of a proposed project on other parts of the firm. and drug interactions), keeping abreast of new drugs and standards of clinical care, and following the latest research are important for keeping people with HIV/AIDS HIV/AIDS Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome alive and as healthy as possible until there is a cure for this devastating dev·as·tate tr.v. dev·as·tat·ed, dev·as·tat·ing, dev·as·tates 1. To lay waste; destroy. 2. To overwhelm; confound; stun: was devastated by the rude remark. epidemic. The well being of individuals living with HIV begins with their affirmative participation in the process of treatment, but often they do not have access, resources, or abilities to participate on their own. In response to this need, The Center for AIDS dedicates itself to information and advocacy work that addresses these issues in an effort to improve the quality of life of those living with HIV. The CFA (Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986) Signed into law in 1986, the CFA was a significant step forward in criminalizing unauthorized access to computer systems and networks. The Act applies to "federal interest computers" that include any system used by the U.S. carries out its mission by: * Providing pertinent and timely information to persons with HIV/AIDS, their caregivers, and healthcare providers through educational programming, publications in print and online, and the L. Joel Martinez Information Center * Acting as a catalyst for the creation and the establishment of innovative HIV/AIDS research in Houston, including the promotion and dissemination dissemination Medtalk The spread of a pernicious process–eg, CA, acute infection Oncology Metastasis, see there of information about local clinical trials * Advocating for the entire affected population to ensure that Houston's voice is heard in the national dialogue about HIV/AIDS * Interacting and effectively communicating with groups that play important decision-making roles in the epidemic, including government groups, clinicians, researchers, and industry * Working in collaboration with other HIV/AIDS service organizations to provide updates and training to staff as well as clients For more information on CFA programs, publications, and events, visit centerforaids.org. |
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