Let’s Talk About It

Let’s Talk About It

As part of the CDC’s “End the HIV Epidemic” we have been working to reach populations who have been disproportionately impacted by HIV. Black/African American people account for a higher proportion of new HIV diagnoses and people with HIV, compared to other races and...
Recap: World AIDS Day 2023

Recap: World AIDS Day 2023

On Friday, December 1, we commemorated World AIDS Day. This year’s event included a Q&A panel with HIV specialists Megan Campbell (pharmacist) and Becky Johnson, ARNP; program update with Prevention Services Manager Sarah Wignall; and Bingo games hosted by...
Injectable PrEP: A New Option for HIV Prevention

Injectable PrEP: A New Option for HIV Prevention

In 2022, the FDA approved a new form of PrEP, called injectable cabotegravir (brand name Apretude). Apretude is a single, long-acting injection that is given every two months. It is highly effective at preventing HIV infection, just like oral PrEP. Apretude may be a...

Pansexual Awareness Day

Pansexual Awareness Day is coming up on May 24th. This is a day to raise awareness about pansexuality and to promote inclusivity and understanding of this identity. Janelle Monáe came out as pansexual in 2018, and it became the Merriam-Webster’s online dictionary’s...

National HIV Testing Day

National #HIVTestingDay is June 27 and this year’s theme is “HIV Testing is Self-care.” Taking an HIV test is taking care of you. Knowing your status gives you powerful information to help stay healthy. Encouraging people to get tested and know their HIV status can...

Why do we talk about our pronouns so much?

It has become popular for people who work in public health and social services fields, as well as activists, community organizers, and advocates for the LGBTQ+ community to share their pronouns in social settings. But why is this so important to these groups and what...
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