Starting the Conversation: A Navigator’s Guide to Discussing Rapid-Start HIV PrEP with Patients
November 26, 2025Knowing when to start a rapid-start PrEP conversation is just as important as knowing what to say. As a PrEP Navigator, your role is to recognize the moments when rapid-start PrEP may be indicated and open the door to a supportive conversation. These key opportunities can help patients access fast, same-day protection when they need it most.
Wellness Chronicles 8 — Love Unfiltered: Dating After a Diagnosis
September 25, 2025This episode explores love and relationships after an HIV diagnosis, focusing on stigma, self-disclosure, and embracing intimacy with confidence. It also highlights the importance of HIV prevention and awareness through testing, communication, and self-advocacy.
HIV Prevention Resources for Black Women to Thrive
September 23, 2025As a direct response to insights gathered from an Empower Initiative survey, HealthHIV developed a comprehensive resource guide designed to bridge the gaps in healthcare access for Black women. This guide serves as a vital tool, equipping individuals with the knowledge and support needed to navigate medical systems with confidence.
HealthHIV State of HIV Care™ Sixth Annual National Survey
September 17, 2025HealthHIV’s Sixth Annual State of HIV Care™ National Survey identifies barriers that HIV care providers face in delivering care, captures their perspectives on existing resources, and highlights their experiences with achieving patient outcomes in 2024.
Love After Diagnosis: Redefining Relationships with HIV
September 8, 2025Love, 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.
Fighting for Justice: The Hidden Toll of HIV Laws on Black Women
August 19, 2025This episode unpacks the harsh reality of HIV criminalization and how outdated laws disproportionately harm Black women. These laws—rooted in stigma, not science—undermine public health efforts by discouraging testing, deterring disclosure, and increasing fear around diagnosis. From unjust prosecutions to emotional trauma, we explore how these policies fuel misinformation and widen health disparities. We also highlight the ongoing fight for justice, education, and legal reform—essential steps in creating a supportive environment where HIV prevention, care, and treatment can truly thrive.
NIAID HIV Language Guide
January 24, 2025This guide includes language suggestions for communicating about HIV and related topics.
Patients With HIV May Have High Prevalence of Long COVID
January 15, 2025The prevalence of long COVID was high in patients living with HIV, according to a review published in eClinicalMedicine.
Recommendations for Incorporating Geriatrics Into HIV Care Include Attention to Both Body and Mind
December 16, 2024Of the nearly 1.1 million people living with HIV in the United States in 2022, an estimated 54% were over 50 years old, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Yet we are not doing enough to meet the needs of this population: A recent CDC study found that the country was on pace to miss all of its 2025 goals for improving the quality of life for people living with HIV age 50 and older.
Nearly 20% of New HIV Diagnoses Occur Among Older Adults
December 10, 2024Patients aged 50 and older who were newly diagnosed with HIV often reported heterosexual transmission and were more often women when compared with those younger than 50, according to an analysis of patients in New York State that was published in JAIDS.
Wellness Chronicles 1 — The Truth: Unveiling the Numbers
November 1, 2024This episode provides a look into the rising cases of HIV amongst Black Women and why the numbers are climbing due to stigma.
Rooted in Wellness
September 6, 2024The Effi Barry Training Institute is excited to announce the launch of “Rooted in Wellness,” a new podcast mini-series dedicated to exploring holistic approaches to health and well-being. Join us as we delve into topics such as trauma, HIV, mental wellness, and the social determinants of health, all with the goal of helping you cultivate a balanced and thriving life. Tune in to “Rooted in Wellness” and embark on a journey of personal growth.
