Comments on: VA Increases HIV Testing Rates http://blog.aids.gov/2011/11/va-increases-hiv-testing-rates.html HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 18:43:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Kspickle http://blog.aids.gov/2011/11/va-increases-hiv-testing-rates.html#comment-85419 Kspickle Mon, 28 Nov 2011 14:37:32 +0000 http://blog.aids.gov/?p=4588#comment-85419 An increase in HIV testing is definitely a positive in the fight against HIV/AIDS. The stigma behind testing for HIV needs to be diminished, and it is encouraging to see that the Veteran’s Affairs recognizes the importance of testing. Early knowledge of HIV can improve the outlook of those living with HIV because it is easier to contain if found early. I believe that everyone should “Say Yes to the Test,” and I applaud the VA for providing quality HIV care to so many veterans.

]]> By: Ryan B http://blog.aids.gov/2011/11/va-increases-hiv-testing-rates.html#comment-75976 Ryan B Fri, 18 Nov 2011 22:10:39 +0000 http://blog.aids.gov/?p=4588#comment-75976 I am proud to know that we are taking aim at HIV issues. HIV has been a struggling case in the history of this country for the past 10 years and a lot of Americans, more minorities, feel that they are not getting enough treatment as possible. An increase in the amount of Medical Centers is a huge improvement and provides people with the relief they are looking for. Of course, this is only the first step in a long process. I believe the next step should be pinpointing densely populated areas where HIV is a major concern. Definitely a big step forward and it is giving us the motivation to step another step in the years to come!

-Ryan
Concerned Veteran

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