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This is How New York City Is Ending Its HIV Epidemic
What can other cities learn from it? And how can the city close its final gap?
Healing Is an Important Part of an HIV Diagnosis
Sure, there are physical and lifestyle changes that come along with an HIV diagnosis. But just as important is taking time to heal from trauma.
Yes, Monogamous Couples Still Need STI Testing
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) may not show up on tests immediately; for this and other reasons, routine testing is also important for people in exclusive relationships.
Houston Is Larger Than Many States. Tackling the HIV Epidemic Here Is an Even Bigger Challenge.
Harris County, home to the city of Houston, is one of the most racially diverse counties in the U.S. With little transportation and a lot of HIV stigma, the area is lucky to have Legacy Community Health.
HIV's Biggest Hurdles in Queens, New York, Are Affordable Housing and Trump's Immigration Policies
In one of the most diverse counties in the U.S., AIDS Center Queens County provides PrEP, HIV treatment, and other services, but gentrification and anti-immigrant policies make its efforts difficult.
After Years as a Top City for HIV Diagnoses, Baton Rouge Advocates Are Cautiously Hopeful
"Yes, the numbers are going down, but don't get too excited."
How to Conquer Your Fears and Talk About Safe Sex
Experts agree: Your health is important enough to ask for protection, and it might be part of your journey to empowerment.
Fighting a Rising HIV Epidemic Among Latino Gay and Bisexual Men in Phoenix
Fear of retaliation from Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is complicating the already-tricky business of HIV prevention in Arizona's Maricopa county, the fastest-growing county in America.
How I Contracted HIV Is None of Your Damn Business
Knowing your status, and having the current information on treatment and care, is everyone's business, Toraje Heyward writes.
This National HIV Testing Day, We Must Do More Than Just Tell Young People to Get Tested
Advocate Armonte Butler explains what providers, health centers, and legislators can do to make sure youth have access to prevention tools.