Roads of National Significance

National Evaluation Project Ramps Up Emerging Strategies to Improve Health Outcomes for People Aging with HIV

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Monday, August 7, 2023

The Emerging Strategies to Improve Health Outcomes for People Aging with HIV project—also known as the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Special Projects of National Significance Program Aging with HIV Initiative—will seek to strengthen the evidence base for emerging clinical and psychosocial services that comprehensively screen and manage co-occurring conditions, geriatric factors, and behavioral health needs among people aged 50 and older with HIV.

Key Points: 
  • The Emerging Strategies to Improve Health Outcomes for People Aging with HIV project—also known as the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Special Projects of National Significance Program Aging with HIV Initiative—will seek to strengthen the evidence base for emerging clinical and psychosocial services that comprehensively screen and manage co-occurring conditions, geriatric factors, and behavioral health needs among people aged 50 and older with HIV.
  • "The increasing number of people with HIV aged 50 years and older reflects tremendous advancement in HIV treatment and care," said Rich Dunville, principal research scientist at NORC.
  • We are excited to support the implementation and evaluation of critical, innovative interventions to improve health outcomes among people aging with HIV."
  • People aging with HIV experience functional decline an average of 10–15 years earlier than people without HIV of similar age.

Simply Healthcare and Clear Health Alliance Begin Collaboration With Poverello That Will Provide Pop Up Eat Well Center Events In Vulnerable Neighborhoods

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Monday, December 13, 2021

WILTON MANORS, Fla., Dec. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Poverello Center will receive a $40,000 check from Simply Healthcare ( simplyhealthcareplans.com ) and Clear Health Alliance ( clearhealthalliance.com ) on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at 4:00 PM at the Eat Well Center in Wilton Manors, FL.

Key Points: 
  • WILTON MANORS, Fla., Dec. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Poverello Center will receive a $40,000 check from Simply Healthcare ( simplyhealthcareplans.com ) and Clear Health Alliance ( clearhealthalliance.com ) on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at 4:00 PM at the Eat Well Center in Wilton Manors, FL.
  • Poverello conducts Pop Up Eat Well center events in neighborhoods deemed "vulnerable" by CDC, and where USDA indicates there is poor access to healthy foods.
  • Clear Health Alliance provides a specialized Medicaid Plan that supports better health for people with HIV.
  • Simply Healthcare Plans is a health maintenance organization for people enrolled in Medicaid, Medicare, and Florida Healthy Kids Programs.