Funny call from my family Dr.

[Lamplighter]

Originally Posted by Lamplighter

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So, putting politics above public health...
Gov. (R) Mike Pense announced his disapproval of such programs, and vows to veto
any Bill which could make needle-exchange programs permanent in Indiana.

Attaboy, Mike !

Reuters - 4/17/15 -

An HIV outbreak in southeastern Indiana related to abuse of
intravenous prescription drugs has jumped by 24 cases in the past week,
an increase attributed to offering more testing resources, state health officials said on Friday.

The outbreak centered in rural Scott County near the border with Kentucky has reached 130 cases,
including 10 preliminary positive tests, up from 106 a week ago, health officials said.

[Lamplighter]

Originally Posted by Lamplighter

Attaboy, Mike !

Reuters - 4/17/15 -

I've got to say "Attaboy, Mike" again. But this time it's for real ... for changing his mind.

In Indiana, an epidemic of H.I.V. related to intravenous drug use
in one southeastern county led Gov. Mike Pence, a former Republican House member
and longtime supporter of the ban, to back away from his opposition.

In March, he signed an executive order allowing a temporary needle exchange in Scott County.
This month, he signed legislation allowing counties around the state to begin exchanges
if officials can demonstrate that they would be an appropriate public health response.

The Kentucky Legislature, on a bipartisan basis, also passed legislation allowing needle exchange programs.

Today's NY Times has an article describe the history of such programs, and the GOP's opposition over the years.