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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.

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

HealthHIV State of Aging with HIV™ Fifth National Survey

HealthHIV’s Fifth Annual State of Aging with HIV™ National Survey examines crucial issues facing long-term survivors and adults aging with HIV.

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.

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.

CMS Town Hall Meeting on Biktarvy Price Negotiations: Comments by Joseph Cherabie

CMS Town Hall Meeting on Biktarvy Price Negotiations: Comments by Kevin Herwig

Comments provided by Kevin Herwig, HIV+Hepatitis Policy Institute, during the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Town Hall Meeting on Biktarvy Price Negotiations, April 22, 2026.

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.

Love After Diagnosis: Redefining Relationships with HIV

Love, intimacy, and relationships don’t stop after a diagnosis, but how do you navigate dating post-diagnosis? In this episode, experience personal journeys that shed light on stigma, self-disclosure, and the pursuit of love. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or supporting someone who is, this conversation is a testament to resilience, joy, and the right to romance without fear. It also highlights the importance of HIV prevention, regular testing, and awareness as part of building healthy, informed relationships.

People on HIV drugs have ‘substantial’ Alzheimer’s protection: study

People taking drugs for HIV and hepatitis B are less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study. UVA Health investigators now would like clinical trials to examine the potential of the HIV medications as a means to prevent Alzheimer’s disease.

Growing Strong: Early HIV Intervention(s) for Young Girls

In this episode, we will delve into the challenges and successes of addressing HIV prevention and treatment in this vulnerable population. Tune in to ‘Growing Strong’ and join the conversation on how we can support the health and well-being of young girls worldwide.

REINFORCE Resource Guide

This Resource Guide was developed as part of the HealthHIV REINFORCE initiative supporting five healthcare organizations to increase their retention and re-engagement in HIV care rates. These sites, situated around the country, ranged from large multi-site hospitals and health centers to small community-based organizations.