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Washington, D.C., is the capital city of the United States of America. "D.C." stands for the District of Columbia, the federal district containing the city of Washington. The city is named after George Washington, military leader of the American Revolution and the first President of the United States. The District is named after Christopher Columbus which is where the word Columbia is derived from.
Birthplaces of United States vice-presidents
The District of Columbia and the city of Washington are coextensive and are governed by a single municipal government, so for most practical purposes they are considered to be the same entity (this was not always the case, though, as there were multiple jurisdictions within the district as late as 1871, when Georgetown ceased to be a separate city within the District). However, although there is a municipal government and a mayor, Congress has the supreme authority.
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AIDS Walk Washington 2003 - Benefited the Whitman-Walker Clinic. Features event information, FAQ and photographs.
Battling HIV/AIDS - Ronald King, Director of Prevention and Intervention Services, D.C. Department of Health, HIV/AIDS Administration discusses and explains the District's free condom policy in an online forum with the Washington Post.
Building Futures - Dedicated to providing affordable housing for families, children, and individuals living with HIV/AIDS. Includes description of programs, frequently asked questions, staff profiles, online donation form and newsletter [PDF].
Meta Description: [ Building Futures’ mission is to increase access to safe, affordable quality housing for families, children and individuals living with HIV/AIDS in Washington, DC. ]
Capitol Area Vaccine Effort - A volunteer panel of individuals from the general public and from the diverse communities affected by AIDS who assist and advise AIDS vaccine trials in the metropolitan area. Features documents, events, news, photos and a speakers bureau.
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D.C. Cuts HIV Prevention for White Gay Men - Article discusses the reasons for reduced funding of prevention programs. By Lou Chibbaro, Jr. in the Washington Blade.
Meta Description: [ Washington Blade - The Online Lesbian & Gay News Source of Record ]
Damien Ministries - Faith community gathered to identify with and support those abandoned or isolated in suffering with HIV/AIDS, particularly the poorest of the poor. Features programs and activities.
DC Comprehensive AIDS Resources and Education Consortium - DC CARE - Provides member agencies with services including clinical trials education and recruitment, direct financial assistance, supplying water filters and transportation support. Features programs, events and volunteer opportunities.
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DC Department of Health HIV/AIDS Services - Offers information about services offered by the HIV/AIDS Administration, including ADAP. Features the District's two year plan, testing sites and conference information.
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DC TechNet - Focuses on organizational development, financial management and information technology for the community-based organizations enrolled in the project. Features alerts, discussions and resources. [English/Spanish]
Meta Description: [ DC TechNet is a project of the HIV/AIDS Administration, DC Department of Health. ]
District To Offer Condoms For Free - Article discusses health officials decision to install plain white condom dispensers in select government offices and the free distribution of the contraceptives. By Avram Goldstein in the Washington Post.
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HAA Issues ID Cards to Ryan White Patients - Article discusses the District's HIV/AIDS Administration program for people receiving Ryan White Emergency CARE Act funds. By Laurel Faust in the Washington Blade.
Meta Description: [ Washington Blade - The Online Lesbian & Gay News Source of Record ]
He's My Brother, Inc. - Fosters a supportive community for the gay, bisexual, transgendered and lesbian individuals of color in the Baltimore/DC area. Features services and a discussion group.
Health Options and Positive Energy Foundation, Inc - Information for the HIV-positive on local seminars, social gatherings, tax help, and medications. Features events and articles.
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HIVCounts - The District of Columbia's confidential HIV/AIDS reporting initiative for providers of counseling, testing, reporting, and treatment. Features law overviews, reporting forms and FAQ.
Meta Description: [ Information on HIV Counts, the District of Columbia's confidential
HIV/AIDS reporting initiative for providers of HIV counseling, testing,
reporting, and treatment in the District of Columbia. Contains municipal
regulation, steps for reporting, downloadable HIV and AIDS reporting forms,
stat... ]
Incidence of AIDS in District Tops Study - Article discusses a report that says the incidence of AIDS among District residents is higher than in other large U.S. cities. By Jose Antonio Vargas in the Washington Post.
Metro TeenAIDS - Provides resources to help young people fight AIDS and support each other. Features programs, events and employment opportunities.
PETS-DC - Enables people living with HIV/AIDS to maintain and care for their pets. Features services and volunteer information.
The Womens Collective - Works to meet the self-defined needs of women and their families living with and at risk for HIV/AIDS, reducing barriers to care and strengthening their network of support and services. Features programs, resources, publications and events.
Meta Description: [ The Womens Collective serves women living with, at-risk, and affected by HIV/AIDS in the District of Columbia through direct-service, education, and prevention programs. ]
Us Helping Us, People Into Living, Inc. - Organization committed to reducing infection in the African-American community by providing prevention and support services to gay and bisexual men, and transgender persons; some programs provide prevention services to heterosexual men and women. Features programs, events, employment opportunities and a newsletter.
Meta Description: [ Us Helping Us, People Into Living, Inc. ]
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VA AIDS Information Center - Information about care provided to veterans, from the VA AIDS Service. Features a newsletter.
Waking Up to AIDS - A partial chronology of AIDS awareness: 1981-1985.
Washington AIDS Partnership - Philanthropic collaborative affiliated with the National AIDS Fund (NAF) and Washington Grantmakers. Features grantee list, request for proposals and annual report.
Washington DC AIDS Drug Assistance Program Contact and Eligibility - Contact information for DC ADAP director, financial and medical eligibility criterias for the Washington DC ADAP.
Meta Description: [ Contact information for DC ADAP director, financial and
medical eligibility criterias for the Washington DC ADAP ]
Washington DC AIDS Drug Assistance Program Formulary - AIDS drugs covered by the Washington DC ADAP, HIV treatments paid for by the Federal and State government.
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AIDS drugs covered by the Washington DC ADAP, HIV treatments paid
for by the Federal and State government