Monday, October 1, 2007
Pediatric AIDS/HIV Care Welcomes Dr. Hader
Hello Dr. Hader,On behalf of Pediatric AIDS/HIV Care, the only community based organization in the District of Columbia dedicated to expressly serving youth ages 5-18 who live with HIV/AIDS, we welcome you, Dr. Hader. As we look to celebrate 20 years of service this month, we are delighted to have your leadership and vision to help us 'change the dialog' in this fight against HIV/AIDS. Hope to see you on the 20th. Please visit us at www.pediatricaidshivcare.org
Best,
Khadijah A. Tribble
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Father Rusty Smith Welcomes Shannon Hader
Welcome and I look forward to your leadership and partnership... in confronting this health crisis!
Blessings
Fr. Rusty Smith
Rt. Rev. Fr. Rusty S. Smith
Executive Director/Mission Manager
Northern Virginia AIDS Ministry NOVAM
www.novam.org
Please remember us in your giving... United Way #8284
We seek to affirm God's love for all of those who have been touched by HIV/AIDS.
Monday, September 10, 2007
Sally Slavinski Welcomes Dr. Hader
Best Wishes to Dr. Hader.
Washington DC is lucky to have such a knowledgeable and passionate advocate!
Cheers,
sally slavinski, dvm, mph, dacvpm
new york city department of health and mental hygiene
bureau of communicable disease
Washington DC is lucky to have such a knowledgeable and passionate advocate!
Cheers,
sally slavinski, dvm, mph, dacvpm
new york city department of health and mental hygiene
bureau of communicable disease
Thursday, August 16, 2007
Dr. Shannon Hader Thanks You For Your Welcomes!
Thanks to everyone for your warm welcome, words of encouragement, and positive energy! Special thanks to David Mariner for organizing this welcome--what a great introduction to the dedicated voices here in DC.
I truly look forward to joining you all in this fight, and will rely on the experiences & insights of the community to help me get up to speed on the critical issues & opportunities to prevent more infections, improve health, and save lives.
Cheers,
Shannon L. Hader, MD MPH
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Eric Hirshfield Welcomes Dr. Hader
The staff, customers and friends of 18th & U Duplex Diner are privileged to welcome Dr. Hader in her appointment as the new Director of the HIV Aids Administration for DC. Look forward to seeing you soon! Eric Hirshfield
18th & U Duplex Diner
2004 18th Street NW
Washington, DC 20009
Friday, August 10, 2007
Miss Africa International Pageant Heartily Welcomes Dr. Hader!
Dear Dr. Hader,
I write to extend a cordial welcome with open arms from our DC-based Miss Africa International family. Our humanitarian goals have a lot in common with those of your organization and having proudly served the DC community for four years, our energetic contestants will gladly volunteer in projects or awareness campaigns in your fight against HIV/AIDS. Remember, we are always here to help.
Cordially yours,
Ellen K. Dunbar
Executive Producer
Miss Africa International Pageant
www.missafricainternational.com
I write to extend a cordial welcome with open arms from our DC-based Miss Africa International family. Our humanitarian goals have a lot in common with those of your organization and having proudly served the DC community for four years, our energetic contestants will gladly volunteer in projects or awareness campaigns in your fight against HIV/AIDS. Remember, we are always here to help.
Cordially yours,
Ellen K. Dunbar
Executive Producer
Miss Africa International Pageant
www.missafricainternational.com
Karyn Pomerantz Welcomes Dr. Hader
Welcome. The Metropolitan Washington Public Health Association (MWPHA) has made the fight against the HIV epidemic its primary advocacy work because this health issue reveals the worst inequalities and racism that exist around the world. We need to include but go way beyond condoms, sex education, and testing as responses to HIV. MWPHA demands that all DC residents have access to truly affordable housing and meaningful jobs to create the stability that creates health. We need to unite workers across the city to fight for social improvements that enrich all of us regular people instead of the developers and businesses.As part of our campaign to fight for healthy conditions, we are hosting a Speak Out with DC Fights Back on Saturday, November 3rd preceded by a march around the neighborhood. Meet us at the Washington Highlands Library at 115 Atlantic St. SW at noon.
Karyn Pomerantz
co chair, Health Disparities Committee
Metropolitan Washington Public Health Association
J.M. Dziba Welcomes Dr. Hader
I am a Zimbabwean living here in the USA, and also the founder and director of AIDS Zimbabwel Charity, Inc. I wanted to take this opportunity to firstly thank you for your service to Zimbabwe, while you were serving as the Director of the CDC’s Zimbabwe Global AIDS fund. Our’s is a small effort to not only provide a support system for Zimbabweans affected by HIV/AIDS, and who are now living outside Zimbabwe, but it is also an effort to pool together the human resource of the professional Zimbabweans located across the globe, to contribute to Zimbabwe’s HIV/AIDS campaign. As we endeavor to meet our objectives, we strive to work with US-based groups, to share the lessons we have learnt from our experience with HIV/AIDS as Zimbabweans, while also benefiting from the experiences of these groups, to benefit Zimbabwe’s campaign. We welcome you back to the United States, and thank you for your service to Zimbabwe.
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J.M. Dziba,
AIDS Zimbabwel Charity, Inc
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J.M. Dziba,
AIDS Zimbabwel Charity, Inc
Thursday, August 9, 2007
Alexis Landa Welcomes Dr. Hader
Dr. Shannon Lee HaderMy name is Alexis Landa, and I work as an Early Intervention/ Outreach coordinator.
As part of the Network of this City fighting against HIV/AIDS, and a truly untiring defender of the rights of minorities, I as a voice for Andromeda Transcultural Health and its employees, would like to welcome you as our new Director of the HIV/AIDS Administration.
We understand the considerably undertaken you have taken, since there are so much thinks to be done. Yet we hope that you will accept all the great challenge that this position would provide and do the best to turn them in triumphs. Once again welcome on board.
Sincerely,
Alexis Landa
Early Intervention Specialist
Billie Tyler Welcomes Dr. Shannon Lee Hader
Welcome to our amazing city! You have a dedicated army of tireless folks to support you in this war on HIV/AIDs in our community. Please use our various talents to provide services to those in need. My hope is that you will incorporate harm reduction public health programs as we begin this journey together.
Peace,
Billie Tyler, BSN
"Service is the rent we pay for living on this earth"
Marian Wright Edelman
Peace,
Billie Tyler, BSN
"Service is the rent we pay for living on this earth"
Marian Wright Edelman
David Mariner Welcomes Dr. Shannon Lee Hader
Greetings Dr. Hader,
My name is David Mariner. A little more than a year ago, I started working for a local HIV/AIDS organization for the first time. That's when I really began to understand just how much work there is to do in the local fight against HIV. On my own time, I created www.fighthivindc.org with the hopes of fostering better communication about local efforts, better understanding of the issues we face locally, and more focused and strategic advocacy.
I hope that I've brought a few more voices into this discussion, and I hope that all of our voices, but particularly those living with HIV/AIDS in DC, are heard.
As someone who is engaged in the local effort, I realize you have taken on a huge undertaking, and that is something I think everyone here truly appreciates. On all areas including condom distribution, database management, and HIV testing, there is much work to be done. Of course where there are large challenges, there are also amazing opportunities. We have an HIV infection rate and an HIV death rate higher than any State in the Union. Just imagine what it would be like to turn that around and turn DC from the worst example to the best.
Clearly this is not going to happen without stepping on a few toes. The reality is, if we really want to move in a new direction, we have to be willing to change, and every aspect of how we tackle HIV in DC has to be subject to scrutiny and change. Whether we're talking about staff, or programs, evaluation, or even the CPG and Planning Council, we simply have to starting raising the standard.
It is my great hope that we are at a turning point. If that is the case, all of us have to be be open to constructive criticism, and open to change.
I hope your 'honeymoon' period lasts as long as possible. But I also hope that you're ready and willing to make those tough decisions that are needed to really turn things around. If you truly partner with the community, you can make those tough decisions knowing that we will have your back.
David Mariner created and maintains Fight HIV In DC He serves as the Public Relations Coordinator of DC Fights Back. He is aso the founder of the Capital Area Vaccine Effort, the local HIV vaccine research community advisory board. He serves on the Howard University Hospital Pediatric HIV/AIDS Community Advisory Board (part of IMPAACT) and the Veterans Affairs Medical Center HIV/AIDS Community Advisory Board (part of INSIGHT). He is an advocate for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community and currently serves on the LGBT Advisory Committee for the John Edwards Presidential Campaign.
My name is David Mariner. A little more than a year ago, I started working for a local HIV/AIDS organization for the first time. That's when I really began to understand just how much work there is to do in the local fight against HIV. On my own time, I created www.fighthivindc.org with the hopes of fostering better communication about local efforts, better understanding of the issues we face locally, and more focused and strategic advocacy.
I hope that I've brought a few more voices into this discussion, and I hope that all of our voices, but particularly those living with HIV/AIDS in DC, are heard.
As someone who is engaged in the local effort, I realize you have taken on a huge undertaking, and that is something I think everyone here truly appreciates. On all areas including condom distribution, database management, and HIV testing, there is much work to be done. Of course where there are large challenges, there are also amazing opportunities. We have an HIV infection rate and an HIV death rate higher than any State in the Union. Just imagine what it would be like to turn that around and turn DC from the worst example to the best.
Clearly this is not going to happen without stepping on a few toes. The reality is, if we really want to move in a new direction, we have to be willing to change, and every aspect of how we tackle HIV in DC has to be subject to scrutiny and change. Whether we're talking about staff, or programs, evaluation, or even the CPG and Planning Council, we simply have to starting raising the standard.
It is my great hope that we are at a turning point. If that is the case, all of us have to be be open to constructive criticism, and open to change.
I hope your 'honeymoon' period lasts as long as possible. But I also hope that you're ready and willing to make those tough decisions that are needed to really turn things around. If you truly partner with the community, you can make those tough decisions knowing that we will have your back.
David Mariner created and maintains Fight HIV In DC He serves as the Public Relations Coordinator of DC Fights Back. He is aso the founder of the Capital Area Vaccine Effort, the local HIV vaccine research community advisory board. He serves on the Howard University Hospital Pediatric HIV/AIDS Community Advisory Board (part of IMPAACT) and the Veterans Affairs Medical Center HIV/AIDS Community Advisory Board (part of INSIGHT). He is an advocate for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community and currently serves on the LGBT Advisory Committee for the John Edwards Presidential Campaign.
Ron Wilder Welcomes Dr. Shannon Lee Hader
Dr. Hadder,
I am the Public Funding Coordinator for Food & Friends. The mission of Food & Friends is to foster a community caring for men, women, and children living with HIV/AIDS, cancer, and other life-challenging illnesses by preparing and delivering specialized meals and groceries in conjunction with nutrition counseling.
Values of Food & Friends
Accountability: At every level of our organization we are accountable to our clients, donors, volunteers, staff and the public - with unwavering integrity of program services and financial standards.
Community: Partnerships and collaborations are vital to our success, both inside and outside the organization, as we build communities that invest in the welfare of others.
Compassion: With hearts open to the needs of all, we believe friendship, empathy and kindness are as much a part of the sustenance we provide as the meals we prepare.
Dignity: Through confidentiality, respect, and a commitment to quality of life for all, we recognize the dignity of every client, volunteer, donor, staff member, and guest.
Diversity: The caring, loving, fun and dynamic nature of our organization is made possible by the diversity of the people we serve and those who help us serve.
Excellence: At every level of operation and public engagement - from food planning and preparation to nutrition education and workshops, from volunteer coordination to special events - we are committed to the highest standards of quality and excellence.
Reliability: As safety, trustworthiness and dependability in all aspects of our operations are the cornerstones of our services, our clients, volunteers, staff and guests can rely on us to fulfill our mission without fail every day.
Food & Friends and I look forward to working with you in the fight against HIV/AIDS in DC.
Sincerely,
Ron E. Wilder
Food & Friends
219 Riggs Road, NE
Washington, DC 20011
www.foodandfriends.org
I am the Public Funding Coordinator for Food & Friends. The mission of Food & Friends is to foster a community caring for men, women, and children living with HIV/AIDS, cancer, and other life-challenging illnesses by preparing and delivering specialized meals and groceries in conjunction with nutrition counseling.
Values of Food & Friends
Accountability: At every level of our organization we are accountable to our clients, donors, volunteers, staff and the public - with unwavering integrity of program services and financial standards.
Community: Partnerships and collaborations are vital to our success, both inside and outside the organization, as we build communities that invest in the welfare of others.
Compassion: With hearts open to the needs of all, we believe friendship, empathy and kindness are as much a part of the sustenance we provide as the meals we prepare.
Dignity: Through confidentiality, respect, and a commitment to quality of life for all, we recognize the dignity of every client, volunteer, donor, staff member, and guest.
Diversity: The caring, loving, fun and dynamic nature of our organization is made possible by the diversity of the people we serve and those who help us serve.
Excellence: At every level of operation and public engagement - from food planning and preparation to nutrition education and workshops, from volunteer coordination to special events - we are committed to the highest standards of quality and excellence.
Reliability: As safety, trustworthiness and dependability in all aspects of our operations are the cornerstones of our services, our clients, volunteers, staff and guests can rely on us to fulfill our mission without fail every day.
Food & Friends and I look forward to working with you in the fight against HIV/AIDS in DC.
Sincerely,
Ron E. Wilder
Food & Friends
219 Riggs Road, NE
Washington, DC 20011
www.foodandfriends.org
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
Emmanuel Vaughn Welcomes Dr. Hader
Welcome Dr. Shannon Hader.
Congratulations on being appointed as the Director of HIV/AIDS Administration. Based on your background and current experience, D.C. can expect a real change in the approach and tactics used in combating this disease affecting many D.C. communities. You will bring to this position a needed fresh outlook, and out of the box thinking which hopefully will result in more outreach and education to help in the reduction of new transmissions, as well as, help those already afflicted with this disease.
Congratulations and much success in your new role.
Emmanuel Vaughn
D.C. Resident
Congratulations on being appointed as the Director of HIV/AIDS Administration. Based on your background and current experience, D.C. can expect a real change in the approach and tactics used in combating this disease affecting many D.C. communities. You will bring to this position a needed fresh outlook, and out of the box thinking which hopefully will result in more outreach and education to help in the reduction of new transmissions, as well as, help those already afflicted with this disease.
Congratulations and much success in your new role.
Emmanuel Vaughn
D.C. Resident
Ruby Corado: Bienvenida! Dr. Hader
My name is Ruby Corado and, It’s a Great Pleasure to Welcome You To the Great City Of Washington DC.I want to say “Thank You” for taking on the challenge, It Feels Good To Have You Here!
Our City is home to beautiful people from different backgrounds, cultures and races. Although at times we seem to have our differences, WE ALL HAVE ONE COMMON DENOMINATOR- WE ALL HAVE BEEN AFFECTED AND INFECTED BY HIV/AIDS.
As you lead our nation’s capital in the fight against this disease, I want to beg and plead that you give those infected and affected by this plague, the power to lead right along with you in this battle. NO ONE KNOWS BETTER THAN THOSE LIVING WITH THIS DISEASE.
As a Transgender Woman Of Color (Latina), I have witnessed How Homophobia, Trans-Phobia, Racism, and Poverty have fed into HIV/AIDS.
All the above are the Main reasons why HIV has become the monster that is it today in our communities.
Please acknowledge, please listen to the people, Please do something about it.
Bienvenida!
Mi Casa-Su Casa
Ruby Corado
HIV/AIDS Activist
Alex Lawson Welcomes Dr. Shannon Hader
Welcome Dr. Shannon Hader, my name is Alex Lawson I have been working in DC in the field of HIV for 2 and half years now, just recently finishing up a 2 year Ryan White SPNS project at Whitman Walker Clinic. I have also been working with DC Fights Back, the Metropolitan Washington Public Health Association and other community organizations to raise awareness of the issue of HIV in the District. I think that the challenges that you will face as the new director of the HIV/AIDS Administration are tough ones, but by working together with the community these challenges can be overcome. DC is a great city made up of great people, make use of those people and work with the community. DC Fights Back has some exciting events coming up and I hope that you would consider stopping by one of them. DCFB's community next event is What: Resource Day
When: Tuesday, October 16, 2007, 10am until 2pm
Where: Westminster Presbyterian Church, 401 I. Street SW Washington , DC
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Alex Lawson
www.dcfightsback.org
A Billy S. Jones Hennin Welcomes Dr. Hader
It is a relief to know that HAA has a credible and competent leader at last. Welcome to the position and thank you for taking on the challenge. I have been involved in the HIV/AIDS fight since it's inception in the US - when it was referred to as GRID; when it was thought to be an infection of the four H's: hemophiliacs, heroin injecting drug users, homosexuals, and Haitians. More than anything I urge you to take a comprehensive and research-based approach in Washington to reduce HIV infections, re-infection, and transmission to others; and to assure quality services and treatment to all populations and communities.
And please, be more visible and assessable than our prior Directors of late; listen to those working in CBOs and ASOs responding to the needs of persons infected and affected; and really listen and respond to persons living with HIV/AIDS.
Having been a health educator and now an evaluator and qualitative researcher; and currently a member of the advisory board of the Max Robinson Center as well as the operating board of HIPS (Helping Individual Prostitutes Survive), I remain committed and involved in efforts to reduce the incidence of infections in the District.
A Billy S. Jones-Hennin, Chair
LGBT Advisory Committee
Mayor's Office of GLBT Affairs
603 Q Street NW (Ward 2)
WDC 20001-3404
And please, be more visible and assessable than our prior Directors of late; listen to those working in CBOs and ASOs responding to the needs of persons infected and affected; and really listen and respond to persons living with HIV/AIDS.
Having been a health educator and now an evaluator and qualitative researcher; and currently a member of the advisory board of the Max Robinson Center as well as the operating board of HIPS (Helping Individual Prostitutes Survive), I remain committed and involved in efforts to reduce the incidence of infections in the District.
A Billy S. Jones-Hennin, Chair
LGBT Advisory Committee
Mayor's Office of GLBT Affairs
603 Q Street NW (Ward 2)
WDC 20001-3404
Dr. Anthony Avery Welcomes Dr. Hader
I think that we need to stop moral panics over AIDS
and STIs and start dealing with the psychosocial and
socioeconomic factors of contraception use. What
factors produce epidemics and how can we prevent them?
I'm Dr. Anthony Avery. I'm a former ACT-UP/Buffalo
member. I'm affected with the virus but not defined by
it. I promote safe sex and against abstinence-only
education. The ideal education is a mixture of the
two. There is treatment for those who are positive and
we need to advocate for that also.
and STIs and start dealing with the psychosocial and
socioeconomic factors of contraception use. What
factors produce epidemics and how can we prevent them?
I'm Dr. Anthony Avery. I'm a former ACT-UP/Buffalo
member. I'm affected with the virus but not defined by
it. I promote safe sex and against abstinence-only
education. The ideal education is a mixture of the
two. There is treatment for those who are positive and
we need to advocate for that also.
Welcome Dr. Hader!
Dr. Anthony Avery
Ph.D. American Studies
University of New Mexico
Jared Shenk Welcomes Dr. Shannon Hader
Hello, Dr. Hader, and welcome to Washington, DC! I'm very excited we have you on board here in our city to address the issues surrounding HIV and AIDS in our communities. As a public health worker, local activist, and resident of the District of Columbia, I look forward to the work we'll all be able to accomplish with your guidance and support.
Best wishes,
Jared Shenk
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Jared Shenk
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Jared Shenk
Lane Hudson Welcomes Dr. Shannon Hader
Dr. Hader:
Congratulations on your appointment. I look forward to helping you in any way I can to help fight HIV/AIDS in DC. Please don't hesitate to let me know how I can help.
Best-
Lane Hudson
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Lane Hudson
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Congratulations on your appointment. I look forward to helping you in any way I can to help fight HIV/AIDS in DC. Please don't hesitate to let me know how I can help.
Best-
Lane Hudson
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Lane Hudson
Support Adam Clampitt for DC Council At-Large, Nov. 2008
www.adamclampitt.com
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www.huffingtonpost.com/lane-hudson
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DC Fights Back Welcomes Dr. Shannon Hader
DC Fights Back issued the following press release following the announcement in the Washington Blade that Dr. Hader has been appointed the new Director of the DC HIV/AIDS AdministrationWashington, DC – August 7, 2007 – DC Fights Back, a grassroots HIV/AIDS advocacy organization in DC, congratulates Dr. Shannon Lee Hader for her appointment as the new Director of the HIV/AIDS Administration (HAA) of the District of Columbia Department of Health. DC Fights Back co-chairs Larry Bryant and George Kerr welcome Dr. Hader, and stress the importance of an HIV/AIDS Administration that listens to and is responsive to the local community.
Dr. Shannon Hader earned an M.D. at Columbia University and trained in internal medicine and pediatrics at Duke University Medical School and in infectious diseases at Emory University Hospitals. She succeeds Dr. Marsha Martin, who left the position when Mayor Adrian Fenty took office in January, 2007. The Director of the Department of Health, Gregg Pane, has been juggling the HIV/AIDS administration along with his other responsibilities for the past seven months.
DC Fights Back co-chair Larry Bryant states: "As a member of the community, we look forward to working with Dr. Hader and the Health Department to develop a plan that fully and effectively addresses the HIV/AIDS epidemic in DC. As an HIV positive resident of the District, I am encouraged that there is there is now someone heading the HIV/AIDS Administration, especially considering that DC has a higher HIV rate and higher AIDS-related death rate than any state in the union.”
Co-chair George Kerr states “With many unresolved issues at the HIV/AIDS administration, Dr. Hader has taken on a challenging position. We welcome the appointment of a full-time director of the HIV/AIDS Administration, and look forward to dialogue with Dr. Hader.”
DC Fights Back is a network of people living with HIV/AIDS and their allies working to engage ourselves and our communities in every aspect of HIV advocacy to ensure the best possible treatment and care for people living with HIV/AIDS; and the best possible science-based HIV prevention.
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
Raiesha Hicks Welcomes Dr. Hader
I personally think that the HIV/AIDS epidemic in DC is a catastophe and isn't getting any better. We need people especially youth ages 13-25 that's sexually active to become more aware of the Virus seriousness and consequences. My name is Raiesha Hicks I'm a former member of Metro Teen AIDS a non-profit organization located here in Washington, DC. I'm not infected with the virus, but very much affected by it because there are to many people in my ward which is ward 8 living with the HIV/AIDS virus and most of them don't even know it. I promote safe sex, but encourage abstinence. And too all that read this Email remember that there is no cure for HIV/AIDS, but plenty of treatment for those that are already positive. For those that aren't PLEASE PLEASE RAP IT
UP........thanks!!!
--raieshahicks
UP........thanks!!!
--raieshahicks
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