Author Archives
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Accessing NIH/NLM HIV/AIDS Resources at Sistahvoices.org
Many people search the internet to for health information without knowing where to start or how to determine a reliable resource. Whether they are trying to learn about their symptoms, help a family member, or learn about a disease or… Read More ›
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Self-Care Resources for PrEP Navigators and Frontline Staff
Your work matters—and you matter. That’s an essential part of PleasePrEPMe’s online training for PrEP navigators and frontline staff, and it’s especially timely right now. When we created “Helping People Access PrEP,” we made sure to include a module about… Read More ›
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Wrapping Lotería!
The Lotería Project continued into the fourth quarter virtually as COVID rates continued higher than our organization was comfortable facing in the bar we originally planned to host the events. We continued to hold the weekly Lotería events on Facebook… Read More ›
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The Youth Education Access on HIV (YEAH) Project
The Youth Education Access on HIV (YEAH) Project brings together the Michigan Organization on Adolescent Sexual Health (MOASH), Wayne State University (WSU), and the Connect 2 Protect (C2P) Detroit Coalition to improve access to HIV/AIDS-related health information for patients, the… Read More ›
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Promoting the Use of the National Library of Medicine Resources Virtually Through Outreach
David Lee continues to coordinate the HIV Prevention Navigation Training Program providing an experiential learning opportunity for CDU students. Initially, the curriculum was developed with series of 10 videos, and to date 4 additional videos were added. CDU students engage… Read More ›
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Ann & Robert Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago
The Potocsnak Family Division of Adolescent & Young Adult Medicine recently completed the National Library of Medicine (NLM) funded Community Education Sessions regarding HIV and PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis). These sessions have been conducted for several audiences, which varied by organizational goals, age demographics, responsiveness, and more. The Division had initially planned upon nine in person education sessions, but when COVID-19 sequestered communities and families into their homes, division staff knew we had an opportunity to shift our plan. With quick… Read More ›
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Using Social Media Advertising to Promote Products
The original scope of work for Heads or Tails planned to have our print materials primarily distributed in bulk via CBOs, clinics, and libraries, with a secondary distribution at community health fairs, pride events, and other outreach opportunities. As the… Read More ›
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Sharing HIV/AIDS Information Using Art and Innovation
Taking Effective Action, Inc. (TEA) has provided health education services to the African American community for over twelve years with a focus on the metropolitan Washington, DC area. As the COVID-19 pandemic caused many in the community to embrace technology… Read More ›
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HIV/AIDS Community Information Outreach Program (ACIOP): PleasePrEPMe
PleasePrEPMe was thrilled to launch our updated PrEP navigation course on August 24, 2020, with new details on Truvada and Descovy PrEP and changes to patient assistance programs, such as the new federal Ready, Set, PrEP program. This update of… Read More ›
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¡Lotería!
3rd Quarter for the Lotería Project felt a little like Groundhog Day. The Team hit a stride without too many interruptions from any pandemics or changes to the program and relaxed into a bit of “normalcy” without rocking the boat. … Read More ›
