UCLA CARE Center

03/04/2026

A NEW option for HIV prevention may be on the way!

We’re conducting a study on the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of a once-a-month oral PrEP pill. Instead of taking PrEP every day, this study is testing if one pill a month can protect against HIV just as well. Contact us for more information on this cutting-edge study!

You may qualify if you:
Age: 18-30
Are not living with HIV.
Are a cisgender man, trans woman, trans man, or nonbinary person.
Have had condomless receptive a**l s*x (bottomed) in the past year.
Have s*x with partners assigned male at birth.

Call: 310-843-2015
Text: 310-780-5154
Email: CAREOutreach@mednet.ucla.edu

Join us and be part of the future of HIV prevention.

02/25/2026

Honoring National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD)

The UCLA CARE Center, proudly celebrates the impact of bringing community, culture, and care together for National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. This powerful gathering was more than an event, it was a movement rooted in education, empowerment, and equity.

We reaffirm our commitment to ensuring our communities have access to accurate, culturally responsive information about HIV prevention, treatment, and ongoing research, while also amplifying the critical role of clinical trials in advancing health outcomes for Black communities. Representation in research is not optional, it is essential.

This year, we intentionally elevated the conversation around women’s health, acknowledging the unique challenges Black women face in HIV prevention, care access, and health advocacy. Their voices, experiences, and leadership are vital in shaping a future where wellness is accessible to all.

Equally important is our responsibility to curate safe, affirming spaces where individuals feel seen, heard, respected, and empowered to take control of their health without fear, stigma, or judgment.

To everyone who showed up, shared space, and stood in purpose with us; thank you. The work continues, and together, we move closer to a future grounded in health equity, dignity, and collective care.

Shout to Lonnell's Soul Food and Eddie's Edibles for the amazing food and Daisy Medical Institute for providing the location.

02/05/2026

Join Us Tonight!
6PM–8PM | Black History Month Celebration

In honor of Black History Month, we’ll be out in the community tonight, tabling at Jesse Owens Park during their annual celebration!

Come vibe with us, learn more about the work we’re doing to uplift and empower our community, and show love by supporting this powerful, community-centered event. Bring a friend, bring your energy, and let’s celebrate together!

01/12/2026

🎥 NEW CARE Cares Episode! 🎥

The Importance of Community Engagement in HIV Research, Prevention, and Treatment

Ending the HIV epidemic requires more than medicine, it requires trust, education, and meaningful community involvement. In this powerful episode of CARE Cares, we sit down with special guest Christian D. Green for an honest conversation about why community engagement is essential to advancing HIV research, prevention, and treatment.

This discussion also explores how the faith community can help dismantle stigma, address medical mistrust, and serve as trusted messengers of accurate information. From encouraging HIV prevention and treatment adherence to increasing awareness and participation in research, faith-based engagement plays a critical role in reaching communities too often left out of the conversation.

When communities are informed, involved, and empowered, progress becomes possible.

Watch the full episode and join us in advancing a future where faith, science, and community work together to end HIV.

12/18/2025

🎥 NEW CARE Cares Episode! 🎥

Women and HIV: A Conversation We Cannot Ignore

Women remain at the center of the HIV epidemic, as advocates, caregivers, leaders, and individuals directly impacted, yet their voices and experiences are too often overlooked. In this powerful episode of CARE Cares, community advocate Robin Barkins expounds upon the realities women face and explores why addressing women’s health is essential to ending the HIV epidemic.

This discussion highlights the structural challenges women encounter, the importance of culturally responsive care, and the collective responsibility we share in ensuring women have access to information, prevention tools, and supportive services. It is a reminder that meaningful change begins with honest dialogue and intentional action.

Watch the full episode and join us in amplifying a conversation we cannot afford to ignore.

12/09/2025

12/09/2025

Looking for new HIV prevention options?

Our team at the UCLA CARE Center is part of the PURPOSE 365 Study, testing a once-per-year injectable that may help prevent HIV. We’re looking for community members of all backgrounds who want to help move HIV prevention science forward.

If you’re 18+ and have had condomless vaginal or receptive a**l (bottom) s*x in the past 6 months, you may qualify.

Have questions or want to learn more?
Call: 310-843-2015
Text: 310-780-5154
Email: careoutreach@mednet.ucla.edu

Your voice matters. Your participation matters.

Breadcrumb Home Clinical Trials Open Actively Recruiting Study of Lenacapavir as a Once-Yearly Injection for HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) About Brief Summary The goal of this clinical study is to learn more about the study drug lenacapavir (LEN), safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics (ho...

12/08/2025

🎥 NEW CARE Cares Episode! 🎥
Honoring the Heart of Care: The Vital Role of Caregivers

Caregivers are the quiet heroes in our communities — offering support, comfort, and compassion to those who need it most. In this powerful episode of CARE Cares, we sit down with Aneesa Getanah, caregiver advocate and founder of Caregiver Connection Network, to explore the essential role caregivers play in promoting health, dignity, and overall well-being. 💙🙏🏾

Aneesa shares heartfelt insights, practical wisdom, and the often-unspoken challenges caregivers face every day. Whether caring for aging parents, loved ones with chronic illness, or community members in need, this conversation shines a much-needed light on their value and the support they deserve.

👉🏾 Watch the full conversation and join us in uplifting the caregivers who uplift us all.

12/03/2025

A message from NMAC. Let's normalize conversations about s*xual health.

CDC's Let's Stop HIV Together campaign offers resources about HIV testing, prevention, treatment, and stigma. You can watch videos and download materials to share.

12/03/2025

FYI: If you are using social media -specifically TikTok- as a source of s*xual health information, be mindful that 21.4 percent of the videos created by non-medical professionals contained inaccurate information, in comparison to 3.4 percent created by medical professionals.

Creating an account posing as a 15-year-old, researchers assessed medical accuracy of s*xual health-related videos.

12/01/2025

🎥 NEW CARE Cares Episode! 🎥

Living. Thriving. Surviving: A Powerful Conversation About Life With HIV

In this deeply inspiring episode of CARE Cares, we sit down with Malik Henry, advocate, mentor, and community leader, for a transparent and empowering conversation about what it truly means to live, thrive, and survive with HIV. ❤️✨

Malik shares his journey with honesty and strength—breaking stigma, challenging misconceptions, and reminding us that HIV does not define a person’s future, purpose, or possibility. His story is one of resilience, faith, and the power of community support.

Whether you’re living with HIV, supporting someone who is, or simply striving to understand more, this episode offers hope, insight, and real tools for living well.

👉🏾 Watch the full conversation and join us in uplifting voices that inspire healing and change.

12/01/2025

AIDS is NOT over!

➡️Over 40M people are living with HIV globally​

➡️10M people are waiting for HIV treatment​

➡️1.3M people acquired HIV in 2024​

This can and must change!​

This World AIDS Day, leaders must reaffirm their commitment to end AIDS and support countries and communities through this difficult and challenging times.