Important note: Information in this article was accurate in 2001. The state of the art may have changed since the publication date.
Information Bulletin #13 May June 2001
Several staff changes have occurred at the Network over the past few months, temporarily delaying our publication schedule. In April, the Network welcomed Tracy Swan as the new Access Project Director. Richard Jefferys, former Access Project Director has accepted a position on the Network's Board of Directors. Richard now works as a senior writer at the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI). If you would like to contact Richard Jefferys, he can be reached at (212) 947 -1056 or via e-mail at rjefferys@iavi.org. You may also leave a message for him at The Network.
Tracy Swan will continue Richard's work as the coordinator of the Network's intensive treatment counseling efforts, which include a new Hepatitis C (HCV)/HIV treatment education, counseling and adherence program, and a new HCV initiative of the agency's national treatment access and advocacy program, The Access Project. Tracy is a member of the Community Constituency Group (CCG) of the Adult AIDS Clinical Trial Group (AACTG).
The Network's Case Management Program continues to assist clients to access the care and resources they need. Our experienced case managers help clients to keep their private insurance, or to enroll in Medicaid or ADAP. If you have questions about the many other services available to people with HIV who receive services in New York City, give us a call at (800) 734-7104.
In addition, The Network will continue to provide information and counseling regarding experimental HIV treatments and access programs, although the printed version of The Experimental Treatment Guide is being redesigned. In the interim, Community Research Initiative on AIDS (CRIA) now publishes a directory for New York State residents that is available by calling (212)924-3934, ext 123.
Announcement Policy Director Position - Treatment Action Group 212.971.9022 - phone 212.971.9019 - fax e-mail: tagnyc@msn.com
The Treatment Action Group (TAG), a New York-based non-profit organization focusing on AIDS research and treatment policy, seeks a candidate for the position of Policy Director.Founded in 1992, TAG is the nation's leading organization focusing solely on AIDS research and treatment advocacy. The Policy Director has experience in any combination of the areas of AIDS research, treatment, policy, advocacy and education; public health; Federal Affairs including experience working in or with the executive and legislative branches of government; or experience in a related community based non-profit, public health, government, or private sector organization. Interested candidates should send a letter expressing their qualifications and interest in the position with a r sum /C.V. and three references with contact information to Policy Director Search, c/o Regina Gillis, Treatment Action Group, 350 Seventh Ave., Suite 1603, New York, NY 10001.
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