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==History==
==History==
The AIDS Foundation of Chicago was founded in 1985.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.aidschicago.org/about-afc/milestones |title=Milestones |first= |last= |work=aidschicago.org |year=2011 [last update] |accessdate=17 November 2011}}</ref>
The AIDS Foundation of Chicago was founded in 1985.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.aidschicago.org/about-afc/milestones |title=Milestones |first= |last= |work=aidschicago.org |year=2011 [last update] |accessdate=17 November 2011}}</ref> In 2012, the organization established community-based HIV testing and partnerships with medical homes to initiate care for individuals found to be HIV positive within 72 hours.<ref>{{cite web |publisher=Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality |url=http://www.innovations.ahrq.gov/content.aspx?id=4052 |title=Foundation Develops Community-Based HIV Testing and Partnerships With Medical Homes, Leading to More Timely Linkages to Care for Newly Diagnosed Patients |date=2014-02-26 | accessdate=2014-03-03}}</ref>


==Partners==
==Partners==

Revision as of 21:38, 4 March 2014

The AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC) is a non-profit organization based in Chicago and which is active in the field of HIV/AIDS. Its mission is to lead the fight against HIV/AIDS and to improve the lives of people affected by HIV and AIDS.

History

The AIDS Foundation of Chicago was founded in 1985.[1] In 2012, the organization established community-based HIV testing and partnerships with medical homes to initiate care for individuals found to be HIV positive within 72 hours.[2]

Partners

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

References

  1. ^ "Milestones". aidschicago.org. 2011 [last update]. Retrieved 17 November 2011. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |year= (help)CS1 maint: year (link)
  2. ^ "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.