Article archive / April 1, 2012
Originally published: . Volume 3, No. 8. Source pages: 5.
In a press release on January 26, Governor Jindal announced Dr. Aaron Armelie’s reappointment to the HIV, AIDS, and Hepatitis C Commission. Dr. Armelie, of New Orleans, is a health science specialist at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Healthcare System, said the announcement.
Dr. Armelie will be reappointed as the representative from the Louisiana Psychological Association, as required by the statute.
The HIV, AIDS, and Hepatitis C Commission serves as an advisory body to the governor and the Department of Health and Hospitals on AIDS, HIV and Hepatitis C related matters.
The commission is responsible for coordinating forums on AIDS, HIV and Hepatitis C related matters among state agencies, local government, and other nongovernmental groups. The commission researches and reviews all state regulations, guidelines, policies, and procedures relative to the prevention, treatment and care of HIV infection, AIDS, and Hepatitis C and, when appropriate, makes recommendations to the governor, the secretary of the Department of Health and Hospitals, and the legislature.
Dr. Aaron Armelie, presented “Ethical Issues: HIV/AIDS Mental Health Services” at last year’s LPA Convention. Dr. Armelie was recently reappointed by the Governor to the HIV, AIDS, and Hepatitis C Commission.
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