Medical Legal Partnership Initiatives

02/16/2024

At this time, we are recruiting individuals to be part of the Community Advisory Board for the Medical Legal Partnership program for formerly incarcerated individuals living with HIV. Please help us by sharing the flyer on social media platforms, sending it to a potential candidate, or with community organizations.

I am providing you all with the link here as well: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Z839DR3

02/09/2024

Today, we were part of the the first annual symposium hosted by the UCF Substance Use Policy Evaluation and Research (SUPER) at UCF Downtown. The event, focus on health services and policies related to substance use disorder and mental health disorder. The symposium took an interdisciplinary approach, with research presentations and workshops related to the justice system, counseling, public affairs, anthropology and other contexts.

Thank you for creating this symposium and the amazing information shared with all of us.

01/24/2024

Housing Service for Adults Reentering Society of North Carolina

Transition Services helps prepare individuals to navigate life successfully in their local communities. This includes helping incarcerated people develop the tools they need for successful transition

01/23/2024

Cultivating Trust Through Honesty, Sharing Your HIV Journey with a Partner | Advice

I've recently started seeing someone I really like, and it's getting to the point where we need to talk about more personal things.

01/19/2024

People living with HIV access their medications and care in numerous ways, some of them overlapping, such as when you use ADAP to cover co-pays on your Medicare meds
https://www.poz.com/article/health-coverage-people-living-hiv

01/18/2024

Join us this Sunday at the Ren for an afternoon of collective liberation. Learn about a local leftist organization to connect with, enjoy a snack at a food truck, see local performers, and a panel of incredible movement leaders 🎙️

01/18/2024

Join Adya Care at their monthly Community Love Feast! They will be educating the community on how to protect your private information and fraud prevention

This Saturday at 4:00 pm
Kaley Square- 1030 West Kaley Ave, Orlando, FL 32805

01/18/2024

How free housing for people with HIV segregated them further

A colony outside Bengaluru was intended to provide secure housing to people with HIV. But it left them feeling more isolated and stigmatised.

01/12/2024

An increase in the cost of an HIV prevention medication for patients may result in a decline in prescription fill-ups and impede efforts to prevent the transmission of the virus.

PrEP is free for most people with private insurance, but a lawsuit is threatening no-cost coverage.

01/11/2024

Five Tips for Self-Care of your Mental Health

1.Prioritize Self-Reflection: Take time to understand your emotions and thoughts. Regular self-reflection helps you identify triggers and patterns, allowing for better emotional management.

2.Establish Healthy Boundaries: Learn to say no when needed and set clear boundaries in your personal and professional life. This helps prevent burnout and ensures that you prioritize your well-being.

3.Practice Mindfulness and Relaxation Techniques: Incorporate mindfulness exercises, meditation, or deep breathing into your daily routine. These techniques can help alleviate stress, improve focus, and contribute to overall mental well-being.

4.Maintain a Balanced Lifestyle: Ensure a healthy balance between work, social life, and personal time. Regular exercise, a nutritious diet, and sufficient sleep play crucial roles in promoting mental health.

5.Seek Support: Don't hesitate to reach out to friends, family, or professionals when needed. Talking about your feelings and concerns can provide valuable insights, emotional support, and perspective.

Remember, self-care is an ongoing process, and finding what works best for you may require some experimentation. Prioritizing your mental health is a crucial aspect of overall well-being.

We care about YOU!

01/11/2024

Challenge the quiet corners of rural landscapes, where communities are closely knit, and a silent battle rages on one fought not with weapons but with words and judgment.

In an exclusive conversation with Dr Vishesh Kasliwal, Founder of Medyseva, let's understand the discrimination they endure sheds light on the urgent need for education, compassion, and destigmatization efforts.

01/10/2024

01/10/2024

To end HIV, society must be ready to accept it as a preventable, chronic disease, says NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health’s Rayner Tan.

To end HIV, society must be ready to accept it as a preventable, chronic disease, says NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health’s Rayner Tan.

01/09/2024

Pregnant individuals in correctional facilities in the United States have a higher prevalence of HIV infection than the proportion of infected individuals within the overall US population.

https://www.thewellproject.org/hiv-information/advocating-women-living-hiv-prisons-or-jails-us #:~:text=One%20program%20that%20helps%20people,for%20three%20months%20after%20release.

Learn more about health and safety issues for women living with HIV who are incarcerated in the US, and what advocates on the outside can do to help.

01/04/2024

Two decades ago, Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) began delivering comprehensive HIV care in Dawei. Their efforts have included outreach programs aimed at preventing HIV infection among marginalized and at-risk populations, including individuals who utilize drugs and migrant laborers.

At the end of 2023, people living with HIV in the care of MSF in Dawei were transferred to the National Aids Program, whereas MSF’s support still remain