AIDS Foundation of Chicago

The AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC) is a non-profit organization, based in Chicago, which is active in the field of HIV/AIDS and health equity. Its mission is to mobilize communities to create equity and justice for people living with and vulnerable to HIV and related chronic diseases. It works toward a world in which people living with HIV and related chronic diseases will thrive, and new HIV infections will be rare.[1]

History

The AIDS Foundation of Chicago was founded in 1985.[2] In 2012, the organization established community-based HIV testing and set up partnerships with medical homes to initiate care within 72 hours for individuals found to be HIV positive.[3]

Partners

The AFC was one of the founding organizations of the International Rectal Microbicide Advocates.

References

  1. ↑ "About AFC". www.aidschicago.org. Retrieved 2018-02-05.
  2. ↑ "Milestones". aidschicago.org. 2011. Retrieved 17 November 2011.
  3. ↑ "Foundation Develops Community-Based HIV Testing and Partnerships With Medical Homes, Leading to More Timely Linkages to Care for Newly Diagnosed Patients". Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. 2014-02-26. Retrieved 2014-03-03.


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