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NEW JERSEY: Governor Seeks Extra $812 Million in Cutbacks

On Monday, Gov. Jon Corzine proposed emergency budget cuts of $812 million spanning across state departments and programs, an unprecedented mid-year change in the budget in response to the economic crisis.

NEW YORK: Latham Clinic to Be Closed

Citing financial pressures, Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood has announced plans to close its Latham office at an unspecified future date.

UNITED KINGDOM: Rising Problem of Sexual Bullying in Schools

BBC's "Panorama" recently broadcast "Kids Behaving Badly," a special on verbal and physical sexual bullying that can occur among students at UK schools.

ISRAEL: Getting HIV from Your Surgeon Highly Unlikely

A new CDC report confirms that the risk of transmitting HIV from surgeon to patient is very low.

TENNESSEE: Group Leads HIV Efforts

Founded in 2005, the Clarksville Area Ministers Technical Assistance Network is a faith-based organization that aims to strengthen community use of HIV/AIDS prevention services.

CALIFORNIA: Soft Side of AIDS War

A well-known HIV/AIDS activist in Los Angeles uses handmade multi-ethnic dolls to build awareness about the infection, and her project has spread around the world.

GEORGIA: Health Forum to Kick Off King Center Events

Atlanta's King Center will be the site of a health forum this Saturday from 11 a.m.

IRAN: Iran Postpones AIDS Doctors' Verdict

An Iranian court has delayed, most likely until Saturday, the announcement of a verdict in the case of AIDS specialist Dr.

UNITED STATES: New Health Study Focuses on Hepatitis Spread

More than 60,000 US patients were advised to seek testing for hepatitis B and C during the past 10 years due to the failure of non-hospital health care providers to follow basic infection control practices, a new CDC report says.

UNITED STATES: Drug Maker Merck Seeks Gardasil Approval for Boys

On Tuesday, Merck & Co.

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