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Video: Story of Acceptance
In addition to facing early-onset aging and certain medical concerns earlier than people without HIV might expect to develop them, long-term survivors also are likely to experience mental and emotional health challenges, such as stigma, bereavement, survivor’s guilt, as well as chronic exposure to trauma, both related to HIV and predating HIV.
Video: Story of Hope
The number of Black women diagnosed with HIV has fallen 42 percent (from 2005 – 2014). That means we’re making progress. But Black women still have the highest HIV infection rate among women of other races and ethnicities. The HIV infection rate for Black women is nearly 16 times that of White women and 5 times that of Hispanic women.
Video: Story of Resilience
When he was diagnosed with HIV, Roger was told to get his affairs in order. 25 years later, Roger is still alive and living his life to the fullest.
Project HIM
THANK YOU! We’d like to take this opportunity to thank all of the partners who helped us including: Project HIM’s staff, interns, street team, models, volunteers, advisory committee members, contractors, The Saddle, The Garden, Buddies, Le Boi, Lime Lounge, Pride...
STD Awareness Month
Once nearing elimination, national data find that syphilis is thriving. Rates are on the rise among men, women, newborns, a majority of age groups, all regions, and almost every race/ethnicity. Syphilis’s resurgence highlights its ability to affect many communities at...
Flu Shots
It is that time of year…cooler temps, falling leaves, football and flu shots! It is important for you to protect yourself against the flu every year by getting vaccinated. What is influenza? Influenza, or the flu, is a contagious respiratory illness caused by...
The AIDS Portrait Project
Large scale versions of 3 of the portraits are currently part of the exhibition “I, too, am America” at the Des Moines Art Center, through November 26, 2017.
Wellness For Women
Wellness for Women is a monthly support and social group designed to help promote wellness in women living with HIV.