End HIV 901

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End HIV 901 The EHE Initiative is a collaborative effort intended to lower Memphis’s new HIV infection rates t

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There are so many ways to get involved with :
- Donate
- Sign up for clinical trials, like the Purpose 2 study
- Volunteer your time
- Engage with others about

Do you have another suggestion? We’d love to hear it!

Black/African American Hispanic/Latinx communities face a disproportionate impact when it comes to .

Despite making up only 13% of the population, Black/African American people make up 40% of those living with HIV.

Despite making up only 18% of the population, Hispanic/Latinx people make up almost 25% of those living with HIV.

These figures are the driving force behind our response pillar, which strives to provide education and resources to hard-to-reach communities.

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This Thanksgiving, we wanted to extend our thanks to the organizations across Memphis and the Mid-South for the work they do in , , and .

Hope House, shown here, works to improve the quality of life for individuals and their families affected by HIV and poverty in Memphis. They offer free , childcare services for those eligible, and social services for adults living with .

This month, we are focusing on Pillar 4: Respond.

Rapid transmission occurs when affected communities are not being reached by existing services due to stigma, discrimination, racism, and other factors.

You can help address this pillar by focusing on HIV education within your community, sharing and resources, and encouraging your friends and family to get tested.

Learn more about what is doing to respond ➡️ https://bit.ly/3FJ2Io0

On we remember all whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence. Please join us for a vigil in remembrance of our trans brother, sisters, and siblings tonight at 6pm at the OUTMemphis Community Center.

“Transgender Day of Remembrance seeks to highlight the losses we face due to anti-transgender bigotry and violence. I am no stranger to the need to fight for our rights, and the right to simply exist is first and foremost. With so many seeking to erase transgender people — sometimes in the most brutal ways possible — it is vitally important that those we lose are remembered, and that we continue to fight for justice.”
– Transgender Day of Remembrance founder Gwendolyn Ann Smith

Headliners Memphis is hosting their 6th annual Trans Girls Rock Awards and Reception on Sunday, November 19th!

Register for this Event ➡️ https://bit.ly/3Qw1uBu

In honor of and , OUT Memphis is hosting a live storytelling panel with three amazing trans panelists tomorrow, November 17th from 1-4pm.

Hear from Tayla Smith, Phoenix Lemount, and Michelle Bass as they share their testimonials.

Refreshments will be served and masks are highly encouraged.

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The Legacy Awards Gala is hosted to honor the lives and legacies of amazing folks in the community.

We hope to see you at the National Civil Rights Museum tonight for cocktail hour, dinner, and awards!

Headliners Memphis is collaborating with My Sistah’s House, The Haven Memphis, and the B.L.A.C.K Organizing Fellowship for a discussion about womanhood, feminism, and the intersectionalities between Black Cisgender and Black Transgender women.

Here from four fantastic speakers and our moderator, Kyra Cassadine, on November 17th from 10am-12pm.

Today begins , a week dedicated to raising the visibility of transgender people and addressing disparities faced by members of the community.

One of these disparities is the high rate of amongst the community, specifically transgender women. The CDC suggests that certain risk factors tied directly to transphobia and the marginalization that transgender people may face can contribute to the high infection rates.

There are events happening in Memphis all throughout the week. Visit their pages for more information!

The Haven provides free and confidential HIV and HepC testing, and navigation, and tons of community education programs!

Throughout the year, you can find The Haven tabling at the Cooper Young Farmers Market, partnering with local needle exchange programs, and hosting monthly youth outreach events!

Visit their site ➡️ https://bit.ly/3QlBo42

A key way to reduce is to share the success stories of those .

On November 7, 1991, Magic Johnson was one of the first sports stars to go public about his . His goal was to show that the risk of infection was not limited to previously associated groups.

He is now a huge advocate for those living with HIV and even created the Magic Johnson Foundation to help raise , treatment, and prevention within affected communities.

Are you 16 years or older, haven’t been tested for HIV in the last 3 months, and interested in participating in an study? You may be eligible for our Purpose 2 study that tests whether an investigational, injectable PrEP medicine helps reduce the chance of getting HIV through s*x.

This study was designed to include groups who are both unrepresented in many HIV Prevention trials and disproportionately affected by .

See if you qualify ➡️ https://bit.ly/43Kkyke

At , we partner with organizations around that offer Testing, , and other . One of those organizations is The Haven Memphis. They provide free and confidential testing for and Hepatitis C, fast and free PrEP and PEP prescriptions, and close to 50,000 condoms and condom kits to the public each year!

The Haven, along with Friends for All Memphis and The Corner attended the Cooper Young Festival last month.

You can be the generation that helps .

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Help us celebrate National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day!

This annual observance helps to raise awareness about the impact of among the Hispanic and Latinx communities.

According to the CDC, 29% of newly diagnosed individuals in the U.S. considered themselves Hispanic or Latinx, despite only accounting for 18.5% of the total population.

Since HIV disproportionately affect these communities, there are several challenges that need to be addressed in order to reduce within the Hispanic and Latinx community.

Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/48QdWo4

saves lives!

- Nearly 1 in 5 people living with are unware of their status.

The best way to HIV is to know your status. Most HIV testing is fast, free, and confidential.

Order an , schedule an Antigen/Antibody test, or see your health care provider for a Nucleic Acid test.

Swipe through to see one of our partners, The Haven, tabling in the community! See our list of testing providers ➡️ https://bit.ly/43pSl2q

According to CDC data published in 2022, 82% of newly diagnosed individuals were linked to care within a month. These rates are below the National HIV/AIDS strategy goal.

As part of the TREAT pillar, our goal is to achieve 90% linkage to care, 90% engagement in care, and 90% viral suppression among those newly diagnosed with HIV by 2030.

To learn more about the TREAT pillar, visit our website ➡️ https://bit.ly/3Eunze2

It’s National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day!

- Gay and bis*xual men continue to be disproportionately affected by HIV. In 2019, 66% of new HIV infections were due to male-to-male s*xual contact.

Today, we encourage gay and bis*xual men to for HIV and research more about their prevention options. We can .

When it comes to HIV , racial and social disparities absolutely exist. Almost 75% of multiracial and white HIV-positive people are virally suppressed, while less than 60% of African American/Black HIV-positive people.

Part of the is making healthcare resources more accessible to underrepresented populations, such as people who have experienced incarceration and transgender persons.

Remember, Undetectable = Untransmittable. When you achieve undetectable status, you can no longer pass HIV to your partner.

Socioeconomic inequity, racism, stigma, homophobia, transphobia, and other factors have led to communities that are disproportionately affected by the epidemic.

The PURPOSE 2 study will test whether an investigational PrEP medicine will help reduce the chance of getting HIV through s*x.

Are you:
- HIV Negative
- 16+ years old
- A cisgender or transgender man, transgender woman, or gender non-binary individual

You may be eligible for this research study!

involves taking medicine as prescribed by your healthcare provider and can reduce the amount of HIV in your body. However, treatment doesn’t look the same for everyone. That’s why it’s important to collaborate with your health provider to develop a treatment plan specifically catered to your treatment.

Regardless of how long you’ve had or how healthy you are, it’s important to continue your HIV treatment to stay undetectable.

Read through a few of the benefits of participating in HIV treatment!

It’s National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day!

With the right treatments, those diagnosed with can live long and fulfilling lives. This day celebrates the growing number of aging people and calls attention to their unique health and social needs.

- 32% of people who inject drugs say they have shared syringes. This is even more prevalent in younger populations.

SSPs, or Syringe Services Programs, are a public health strategy for people who inject drugs. They offer access to sterile needles and syringes, facilitation of safe disposal, and link users to other important health services and programs.

Here’s what we are doing to achieve 90% linkage to care, engagement in care, and viral suppression among those newly diagnosed with by 2030.
- Create a “Fast Track” Viral Load blood draw program.
- Promote the benefits of taking medication.
- Offer flexible clinic hours.
- Meet with medical case managers to determine barriers to treatment.

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There are many factors that have led to higher rates of in some communities including socioeconomic inequity, racism, stigma, homophobia, and transphobia.

The PURPOSE 2 study will test whether an investigational medicine will help reduce the chance of getting through s*x. While PrEP is FDA approved between injections every 8 weeks and daily oral medication, PURPOSE 2 aims for a more long lasting injectable PrEP every 6 months.

This month we are focusing on the second pillar of the EHE Initiative - Treat.

- According to a 2018 study done in Shelby County, Memphis, only 70% of newly diagnosed individuals were linked to care within a month of their diagnosis.

A large part of the TREAT pillar is to treat rapidly in order to achieve viral suppression, with a goal of 75% by 2025 and 90% by 2030.

LEARN MORE: https://bit.ly/3Eunze2

- 25 to 34 years old is the age group with the highest number of HIV diagnoses.

This could be because 25 to 34-year-olds are typically s*xually active, but it could also be because this age group is learning more about HIV as they age.

Our goal is for all people to understand their options when it comes to HIV prevention, testing, and treatment. The earlier the diagnosis, the more successful our EHE Initiative will be.

Discover testing options at https://bit.ly/43pSl2q

You can be the generation that helps .

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