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.S. Rep. Brian Baird, D-Wash., played host
to the Sixth Anniversary Open House of
Cascade AIDS Project’s southwest Washington
office May 29 in Vancouver, fie is a new mem
ber of the nonprofit’s hoard of advisers.
CA P has served more than 500 families with
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keep the program fiscally sound."
Kohn said federal funding has not kept up
with HIV treatment costs. “In addition, Ore
gon’s program has had a dramatic increase in
enrollment, created by the state’s economic
downturn and loss of jobs. We’ve also seen sig
nificant increases in the cost of drugs and health
insurance.”
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U .S. Rep. Brian Baird (left) listens to Craig Hartzman, Cascade A ID S Project board president,
during an open house May 29 in Vancouver, Wash.
HIV or AIDS and educated 10,000 youth and
adults about prevention in southwest Washing
ton. Board president Craig Hartzman is a long
time Vancouver resident and a vice president of
C.E. John Company Inc. in Vancouver.
“This is still a very, very difficult illness,”
Baird said. “We must get that message out."
CAP A nnounces P rogram
for HIV*P ositive G ay M en
ascade AIDS Project has launched a pro
gram to benefit Portland’s sexual minorities
community called The Pink Link. The social
group for HIV-positive gay and hi men offers a
safe haven for interaction as well as developing
friendships and fun in a casual and supportive
environment.
The idea was put into motion by C A P staff
member Misha Rockafeller. “We have been
hearing for a long time that there was a desire
for a group like this, and to he able to offer it.. .is
really exciting," she said.
The Pink Link meets 7 p.m. Wednesdays in
Suite 300 at 620 S.W. Fifth Ave. Group mem
bers will plan and participate in fun outings and
events, including happy hours, movie nights,
hikes and outdoor activities as well as discussion
groups and occasional speakers.
Confidentiality is assured. The facilitators
would like HIV-positive gay and hi men to feel
free to participate in the group as they like,
without fear.
For more information contact Philip Knowlton at
503-223-5907 or pknowlton&cascadeaids.org.
AIDS P rogram F reezes
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ublic health officials at the state Depart
ment of Human Services announced
May 16 a temporary freeze on new enrollments
into Oregon’s prescription dmg assistance pro
gram for people infected with HIV and AIDS,
effective immediately.
“We deeply regret having to take this step,"
state epidemiologist Mel Kohn said. “We know
this will have a serious impact on people who
need this help. But the reality is that we are in a
serious deficit situation and must take action to
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Program staff are developing strategies and
new guidelines to keep the program fiscally bal
anced for the current year, according to Kohn.
“As soon as that work is completed we will
review applications on the waiting list and let
people know of their status," he said. “Mean
while, we will work with community partners to
do what we can to help those people who are
affected by this freeze.”
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T j ortland drag personality Ariel View is hold-
I ing a “Spring Clean for Pride” through
June 30 to benefit Women’s Intercommunity
AIDS Resource and Tod’s Comer. She helped
raise more than 1,600 pounds of items at a
similar event April 21.
“We are attempting to fill the clothing and
housewares closets of these two organizations to
the rafters,” she said. “June is Gay Pride Month,
and what better way to show the support of the
community hut by...making a differenceT
WIAR helps women and children affected
by HIV/AIDS and plays host to the annual
Camp Starlight event for kids. Tod’s Comer, a
division of the Friends of People with AIDS
Foundation, helps men living with the disease.
For more information call 97 1 -207-4312 or e-mail
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he Portland Police Bureau signed the Sex
ual Minority Partnership Agreement dur
ing a meeting June 1. Tire document is designed
to signify the continued mutual commitment
and working relationship between the law
enforcement and the queer communities.
The Sexual Minority Roundtable’s goals
include sponsoring personal safety seminars,
offering recommendations for humane confine
ment and addressing youth needs. “The partners
will work together to enhance public safety, liv
ability and general concerns of the community
relating to law enforcement and sexual minority
individuals," according to the document.
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