Metropolitan Atlanta HIV Health Services Planning Council

Part A is in the house! We are representing Atlanta!!!!
Ryan White National Conference

Come out and learn about services available through Atlanta Legal Aid. We hope to see you there...
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We hope to see you there.
Reggie Dunbar II
Daniel D. Driffin
Here's To Life, Inc.
Positive Impact Health Centers
AID Atlanta - The Official Page

Data Saves Lives...

Service Delivery coordination is important. Tiffany Lawrence, presents on the "Ending The Epidemic" grant.
HRSA

Priorities Setting and Resource Allocation (PSRA)
"Data Saves Lives"

Sending a special thank you to Here's To Life, Inc. for an ahhhhmazing Consumer Caucus meeting on yesterday. Thank you to all who came out and participated in the disucssion on, "HIV and Aging". Andrew Blix, DNP, APRN Community Medical Liaison for ViiV Healthcare did a phenomenal job in educating the public on what it means to age with HIV.

Today is National Transgender HIV Testing Day, a day to address the impact of HIV on transgender and nonbinary people. When we reduce HIV stigma and promote testing, prevention, and treatment, we can help .

Our health departments offer screening and prevention to all individuals. Testing for HIV is free, and fees for our other clinic and lab services are available on a sliding scale fee based on income. district4health.org/make-an-appointment/
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Hoy es el Día Nacional de la Prueba del VIH para Personas Transgénero, un día para abordar el impacto del VIH en las personas transgénero y no binarias. Cuando reducimos el estigma del VIH y promovemos las pruebas, la prevención y el tratamiento, podemos ayudar a .

Nuestros departamentos de salud ofrecen detección y prevención del a todas las personas. La prueba del VIH es gratuita y las tarifas de nuestros otros servicios de clínica y laboratorio están disponibles según una escala móvil basada en los ingresos. distrito4health.org/make-an-appointment/

Paying homage to Hydeia Broad. An outstanding voice, activist, and martyr for People Living with HIV.

Congratulations are again in order for our very own 1st Vice-Chair,
Dr. Daniel Driffin!!


(no starting from the bottom here)

It is with profound sorrow and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of a remarkable soul, Ms. Hermeyone Bell.

Hermeyone was not just a member of our Planning Council; she was a beacon of hope and a pillar of strength within the Planning Council, Atlanta Area Outreach Initiative (AAOI) and the broader HIV Care and Prevention community. Her unparalleled dedication and compassionate service have left an indelible mark on the lives of People Living with HIV in the Metropolitan Atlanta area and beyond.

For over two decades, Hermeyone graced us with her unwavering commitment, her profound kindness, and her exceptional professionalism. She led by example, serving as the chairperson of the Planning Council Membership Committee, and a member of the Quality Management, Comprehensive Plan, and Assessment Committee.

Her voice was one of advocacy and empowerment for individuals living with HIV, reflecting her deep-seated belief in dignity, equality, and care for all.

Hermeyone's journey with us was one of inspiration and light, particularly in moments that seemed insurmountably dark. She was a cherished health care provider who brought an invaluable wealth of knowledge and skill, enriching our council and the community at large. Hermeyone's leadership and active participation in the Atlanta Area Outreach Initiative, formerly known as the African American Outreach Initiative, from its very inception, underscored her passion and dedication to making a difference.

As Hermeyone ascends into eternal peace, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for the privilege of having shared this journey with her. She was a luminous presence, a guide through the darkest of places, and a true embodiment of kindness and professionalism. Hermeyone, thank you for everything. Your legacy will forever illuminate the path forward in the fight against HIV, inspiring generations to come.

We mourn her loss deeply but celebrate the extraordinary life she led and the countless lives she touched. Hermeyone Bell's spirit will continue to inspire and guide us in our ongoing mission to serve and support those affected by HIV. In honoring her memory, let us renew our commitment to the cause she so passionately championed and strive to uphold the values she exemplified.

Hermeyone, will be profoundly missed, but never forgotten.

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Surviving Voices...

Surviving Voices 2022 - The Black Community & AIDS The newly released “The Black Community & AIDS” is the latest chapter in the multi-year documentary project about the impact of the AIDS epidemic on various ...

And the comments and photos keep coming...

The 2024 AAOI "Unpacking Healthcare: The Social Determinants of Health", was informative and empowering; producing the best family reunion and new member welcoming ever!

We continue to receive comments and requests from the 2024 Atlanta Area Outreach Initiative.

If you are in need of a "Key Contact" please post here and we'll get back with you. If you'd like a program booklet - you can find one here.

And don't forget, the Planning Council is now accepting applications. The application link can be found in the back of the program booklet.

AAOI Program Booklet The Atlanta Area Outreach Initiative