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Our library of resources offers a wide variety of information on HIV prevention and care, capacity building and management, healthcare equity, and much more.

  • 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.

  • Starting the Conversation: A Navigator’s Guide to Discussing Rapid-Start HIV PrEP with Patients

    Knowing 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 10 — Know Your Body, Protect Your Health: From Breast Exams to HIV Awareness

    Breast exams are key to early detection, just as routine HIV testing is vital for early diagnosis. Both empower individuals to take charge of their health by identifying changes or risks before they become more serious. Promoting regular breast self-exams alongside HIV prevention and testing reinforces the importance of being proactive, informed, and in tune with your body—ultimately leading to earlier care, better outcomes, and stronger overall health awareness.

  • Sacred & Sensual: Exploring Faith, Sexuality, and Empowerment for Black Women

    In this candid and empowering conversation, we explore the rich and often complex intersection of faith, sexuality, and Black womanhood. From navigating desire and spiritual values to confronting cultural expectations and dismantling shame, this episode creates space for honest reflection and healing. We also shine a light on how HIV awareness and prevention play a vital role in this dialogue challenging stigma, centering pleasure, and affirming that Black women can honor both their faith and their sexual health without compromise.

  • MAPRx Recent Medicare Part D Changes, September 2025

    This infographic from MAPRx describes Medicare Part D changes that may help with out of pocket costs.

  • ICC COVID Immunization Dashboard

    To help navigate the current landscape in each state, the Immunocompromised Collaborative immunization dashboard from the Immune Deficiency Foundation tracks who is eligible for the 2025-2026 COVID-19 vaccine, as well as who can get it from a pharmacy without a prescription and whether state-regulated health insurance plans have to cover the cost.

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    MAPRx 2026 Open Enrollment Guide

    The Annual Open Enrollment for Medicare prescription drug coverage (Part D) is October 15, 2025 – December 7, 2025 for coverage beginning January 1, 2026. Certain people with Medicare can also change plans at other times. Every year plans make changes to benefits and costs. With these different changes, your current plan may or may not be the best plan for you in 2026. This guide can help find answers to some important questions that can help you during the Annual Open Enrollment.

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    MAPRx MPPP Patient Guide for 2026

    If your prescription drug costs are high, you may benefit from participating in the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan, also known as MPPP. This guide from Medicare Access for Patients Rx describes the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan and helps patients decide if it is right for them.

  • Wellness Chronicles 9 — Embracing Change: The Power of Menopause and Aging

    This episode delves into menopause and aging, highlighting themes of confidence, transformation, and self-acceptance. By exploring both the emotional and physical changes women experience, we redefine this stage of life as one of strength, resilience, and possibility. The conversation also addresses the importance of ongoing sexual health, emphasizing that HIV prevention and awareness remain essential as we age. Through candid dialogue, we break stigma and empower women to prioritize their health, advocate for their needs, and embrace this chapter with confidence.

  • Wellness Chronicles 8 — Love Unfiltered: Dating After a Diagnosis

    This 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.

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    HIV Prevention Resources for Black Women to Thrive

    As 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.

  • Beyond the Role: Caregiving, Self-Care & HIV Prevention

    Black women are often the backbone of care in their families and communities—but who takes care of them? In this episode, we explore the realities of caregiving, especially for those navigating health systems, emotional labor, and generational responsibility. We discuss what it means to hold space for others while prioritizing your own well-being, including your sexual health. Through powerful stories, we highlight the importance of self-preservation, routine testing, and access to tools like PrEP—because HIV prevention is part of caring for yourself, too. Hear from those who have walked this path and learn how to receive the care you deserve while continuing…

  • When Love Hurts: Intimate Partner Violence, HIV Risk, and the Path to Empowerment

    This powerful episode delves into intimate partner violence (IPV) through the lived experiences of Black women, revealing how abuse can erode autonomy, increase HIV risk, and limit access to prevention tools like PrEP and testing. It highlights the urgent need for trauma-informed, culturally affirming support that addresses both safety and sexual health. By connecting IPV and HIV prevention, the episode underscores the importance of empowering Black women with the resources and care they need to heal and thrive.

  • HealthHIV State of HIV Care™ Sixth Annual National Survey

    HealthHIV’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.

  • HealthHIV State of Aging with HIV™ Fourth Annual National Survey

    This comprehensive national survey further underscores the ongoing needs and experiences of people aging, thriving, and sometimes struggling with the HIV; many of whom are among the first generation of people diagnosed with HIV.

  • 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.

  • Wellness Chronicles 7 — Navigating Love, Lust, and Liberation: The Journey to Sex Positivity

    This episode explores sex-positivity through the lens of love, lust, and liberation—highlighting self-acceptance, open communication, and the freedom to embrace desire without shame. It also centers HIV prevention as essential to empowered intimacy, including tools like PrEP and routine testing.

  • Wellness Chronicles 6 — Understanding and Healing Trauma: Guide to Managing its Impact and Protecting Your Health

    This video explores the impact of trauma on mental, emotional, and physical well-being—and how healing can open the door to empowerment. Learn practical strategies for managing trauma and discover how trauma-informed care supports HIV prevention through tools like PrEP, testing, and self-advocacy. Whether you’re healing or helping others, this guide offers a path toward peace and protection.

  • Fighting for Justice: The Hidden Toll of HIV Laws on Black Women

    This 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.

  • Highlights from the Fourth Annual State of Aging with HIV Survey

    Now in its fourth year, this national survey captures the experiences of people aging with HIV (PAWH) and the professionals who support them.

  • 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.

  • EmpowerHer: Black Women Navigating Life-Professional Spaces

    This episode addresses the unique challenges and triumphs of Black women in professional environments. Join us as we explore the stories of resilient and empowered Black women who are breaking barriers, shattering stereotypes, and making their mark in the corporate world. From navigating microaggressions to celebrating achievements, this podcast is a platform for Black women to share their journeys, inspire others, and empower each other in the pursuit of success and fulfillment in both their personal and professional lives.

  • NIAID HIV Language Guide

    This guide includes language suggestions for communicating about HIV and related topics.

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    Patients With HIV May Have High Prevalence of Long COVID

    The prevalence of long COVID was high in patients living with HIV, according to a review published in eClinicalMedicine.

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