Illinois HIV Planning Group
In 1994, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) asked state and local health departments across the United States to initiate community planning to create recommendations for federally funded HIV prevention programs. As a result, the Illinois HIV Prevention Community Planning Group (PCPG) was formed. Community prevention planning reflects the belief that HIV prevention priorities and needs can best be determined in the community at the local level. The goal of community planning is to slow the spread of AIDS and prevent new HIV infections through increased community involvement.
Roles of Community Planning Groups:
To participate, just show up at a meeting or take part in a meeting by conference call. Meetings alternate between statewide phone conference calls and open meetings in different cities across Illinois. In order to become a member, fill out the application and forward appropriately. For information contact:
Janet Nuss (217)524-4759 or visit website at: http://www.ilpcpg.org
Roles of Community Planning Groups:
- Maintain a membership that is representative of the racial, ethnic and cultural diversity of those most impacted by HIV infection in their community;
- Assess the HIV prevention needs of Illinoisans who are at greatest risk of infection;
- Identify interventions to match the needs of high risk populations;
- Evaluate interventions to assure they are effective; and
- Develop a statewide comprehensive HIV Prevention Plan in accordance with CDC and state guidance.
To participate, just show up at a meeting or take part in a meeting by conference call. Meetings alternate between statewide phone conference calls and open meetings in different cities across Illinois. In order to become a member, fill out the application and forward appropriately. For information contact:
Janet Nuss (217)524-4759 or visit website at: http://www.ilpcpg.org