Resource Library
Our library of resources offers a wide variety of information on HIV prevention and care, capacity building and management, healthcare equity, and much more.
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EmpowHERed Sexual Health: Why Routine HIV Testing Matters
Episode 1 of 4. A woman whose life was positively transformed by making routine HIV testing part of her regular care. Through her journey, she shares how consistent testing gave her peace of mind, strengthened her confidence, and empowered her to take control of her sexual wellness. Her story challenges stigma and reframes testing as an act of self-care and prevention.
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PrEP = EmpowHERed Prevention
Episode 2 of 4. In this powerful story, Ashley shares how PrEP helped her take control of her health, reduce her HIV risk, and live with greater confidence. Her journey highlights the importance of informed decision-making and prioritizing self-care as part of a comprehensive prevention strategy.
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Living Beyond the Diagnosis: EmpowHERed with HIV
Episode 3 of 4. This inspiring video shares the journey of living long-term with HIV—navigating challenges, embracing resilience, and thriving beyond diagnosis. It highlights strength, hope, and the transformative power of managing one’s health while helping reduce stigma and raise awareness.
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EmpowHERed by Care: Navigating Health with Supportive HIV Care Providers
Episode 4 of 4. This story highlights the impact of compassionate, culturally competent healthcare. It explores how supportive provider relationships can empower individuals to stay engaged in care, build trust, and achieve positive health outcomes.
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Transforming Pleasure and Wellness: Party Culture, Safety, and Drug User Health
In this episode, we explore the intersections of pleasure, community wellness, stigma reduction, and drug user health.
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Building Bridges: Stakeholder Identification and Community Engagement
Strong partnerships are the foundation of meaningful community impact. In this episode, we explore how organizations can identify key stakeholders, foster authentic relationships, and strengthen community engagement efforts to create lasting change.
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Updated NYS Guidance: Addressing the Needs of Older Patients and Long-Term Survivors in HIV Care
Although published evidence-based strategies to support clinical recommendations are not currently available, a growing literature base describes evidence-informed and emerging strategies for the care of older populations with HIV or those who are long-term survivors of HIV. Based on the evidence, this guidance presents strategies to help clinicians recognize and address the needs of older patients with HIV
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Care Delayed: Understanding Barriers to Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment
This podcast from DC Engage explores the complex barriers that individuals face when seeking care for mental health and substance use challenges. From stigma and systemic inequities to logistical and financial obstacles, the discussion highlights how these factors impact access to timely and effective treatment.
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More Than a Mood: Understanding Mental Health Warning Signs
This podcast from DC Engage explores common indicators of mental health challenges. Listeners will gain insight into recognizing early warning signs, including changes in mood, behavior, and functioning.
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A Multidisciplinary Healthy Aging Program in Comprehensive HIV Care: Multidomain Screening, Clinical Interventions, and Cardiometabolic Risk Management
New research on HIV and Aging published in the journal Viruses.
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Joint Statement and Public Comments on the Proposed Changes to Connecticut’s Medicaid Protected Drug Classes
ADAP Advocacy and HealthHIV issued the following joint statement in response to the proposed changes to services for People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) under Medicaid as set forth in the Connecticut Governor’s Health and Human Services budget recommendations. ADAP Advocacy and HealthHIV believe that the recommendations, now included in HB 5040, Section 2, adopt a materially flawed approach for a communicable disease, like HIV, where uninterrupted access to treatment is central to individual outcomes and broader HIV prevention and care efforts.
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HIV Treatment Reduces Accelerated Biological Aging by Nearly Four Years
Growing evidence suggests that people with HIV experience accelerated biological aging, driven by chronic inflammation and immune dysregulation, contributing to elevated risks of cardiovascular and other age‑related diseases. At ESCMID Global 2026, researchers presented new data showing that ART can partially reverse this accelerated aging at the molecular level, reducing biological age by nearly four years.
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Rapid-Start PrEP Patient Readiness Assessment
The Rapid-Start PrEP Patient Readiness Assessment is a comprehensive tool designed to evaluate a patient’s preparedness to begin PrEP treatment. It ensures patients understand the importance of adherence, potential side effects, follow-up care, and logistical considerations while addressing any barriers to successful treatment. This assessment supports healthcare providers in delivering patient-centered care for a safe and effective PrEP start.
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Living Well With HIV Over 50: Health Tips, Risks, and What to Expect?
Thanks to medical advances, people living with HIV are living longer, and that’s something to celebrate. But aging can come with new health considerations. This blog entry from HIV.gov highlights practical steps to help people living with HIV protect their physical and mental well-being. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been living with HIV for decades, these tips can help you take charge of your health as you age.
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Exploring Partnerships Between Campus Health Centers and Community-Based Nonprofits to Enhance Sexual Health Services for Students
This case study examines how partnerships between colleges and community-based organizations can expand access to culturally responsive HIV and STI services for students. Drawing on real-world collaborations, it highlights effective models for delivering testing, prevention, and linkage to care to college/ university students, focusing on populations disproportionately impacted by HIV and STIs.
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Key Considerations for Implementing Opt-Out HIV Testing in Emergency Departments
This resource provides a clear, implementation-focused framework for integrating opt-out HIV testing into emergency department workflows. Key operational strategies, staffing models, and linkage-to-care approaches are outlined to support efficient, high-impact implementation in real-world settings.
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Owning the Narrative: Black Women, Sex Work & HIV Prevention
Sex work is work—but for Black women, it’s also layered with stigma, safety concerns, and systemic barriers. This episode dives into the lived realities of Black women in the industry, from navigating agency and empowerment to confronting criminalization, healthcare discrimination, and HIV risk. We explore how access to prevention tools like PrEP, regular testing, and supportive care can make a difference. It’s time to move beyond judgment and listen to the real stories, struggles, and victories of those who live it.
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Wellness Chronicles 14 — Clicks vs. Care: Finding Truth in HIV Prevention
This episode emphasizes the importance of consulting healthcare professionals and using accurate, reputable resources for HIV prevention and diagnosis—instead of relying on random or unreliable information found online.
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Wellness Chronicles 13 — The Link Between Self-Esteem, Empowered Sexuality, and Loving Yourself First
This episode explores the link between self-esteem and unsafe behaviors, delving into the psychological and social factors that influence our choices. By examining how low self-worth can increase vulnerability to HIV, we offer insights on building confidence, setting boundaries, and making empowered, healthy decisions that support HIV prevention and overall well-being choices.
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Wellness Chronicles 12 — Aligned: The Power of the Body/Mind Connection
This episode explores how mental and physical health are deeply connected, offering tips for achieving balance and overall wellness. We also examine how prioritizing holistic health can support HIV prevention and awareness—highlighting how stress, trauma, and mental health challenges can impact decision-making and risk, and how self-care and community support play a vital role in protecting ourselves and others.
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Wellness Chronicles 11 — PrEP Power: Empowering Black Women in HIV Prevention
This episode explores how PrEP helps Black women protect themselves from HIV, offering a proactive approach to sexual health and empowerment.
