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.
Providing Gender-Affirming Care
October 18, 2022Review of gender-affirming care issues, including key terminology, best practices in hormone therapy management, epidemiology of HIV in transgender populations, and strategies to improve HIV care and prevention in transgender communities.
DC Engage Local Resource Guide
August 5, 2022This resource guide lists organizations in Washington, DC that offer assistance in areas including housing, harm reduction, safer sex and STI testing, food, clothing, legal, health care, and social support.
A Look Back Blog: Negotiating with Health Plans
February 4, 2022A 2014 blog on how a Ryan White HIV clinic negotiated with a health plan, with lessons learned for agencies seeking coverage for the new treatment long-acting injectables.
PrEP for Youth in Malawi
November 8, 2021Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is still a relatively new concept in the country and is not yet widespread as compared to the United States of America, but where it is available, youth face challenges to easily accessing it.
Racial/Ethnic Disparities in HIV Preexposure Prophylaxis Among Men Who Have Sex with Men – 23 Urban Areas, 2017
September 20, 2019A lower percentage of black and Hispanic men who have sex with men (MSM) than white MSM had discussed PrEP with a health care provider or had used PrEP within the past year. Healthcare provider training regarding cultural competencies may be beneficial when interacting with patients who are of these communities to ensure everyone gets equitable healthcare.
