Gay Mens Health

12/01/2024

Today is , a day to unite with others around the world to prevent HIV, support people with HIV, and remember those who have lost their lives to an HIV-related illness. Let’s . https://bit.ly/3DhBLWI

11/26/2024

The first known case of a more severe strain of mpox was recently confirmed in California. Despite this case, the CDC reports that the risk of clade I mpox to the public remains low. Learn more: https://ow.ly/plyh50UfrRr

11/25/2024

Research shows that, Lenacapavir, a twice-yearly injectable HIV-prevention drug, can reduce risk of transmission by 96%. Learn the latest: https://ow.ly/mllW50UcXfy

11/22/2024

Many individuals report feeling increased anxiety or stress following the election. Mental health experts share ways to help yourself or any loved ones who may be struggling right now: https://www.hivplusmag.com/mental-health/lgbtq-suicide-election-2024

11/20/2024

On this Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honor the lives lost to anti-transgender violence, reflecting on the enduring challenges facing transgender, nonbinary, and gender-diverse communities. This day reminds us of the urgent need for safety, equity, and respect.

11/19/2024

The Prodigy Project offers boys and men of color between ages 13 and 29 STI, HIV and hepatitis testing, PrEP navigation, and substance use disorder services and counseling. Learn more: www.fhcsd.org/prodigy-project

10/15/2024

Día Nacional Latinx Para la Concientización del SIDA: hoy creamos conciencia sobre el VIH en comunidades latinas e hispanas y trabajamos juntos contra el estigma, promoviendo pruebas, prevención, y tratamiento del VIH. https://bit.ly/3PUuVKW

10/15/2024

October 15 is National Latinx HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Today, we reaffirm our commitment to health equity and HIV prevention, treatment, and care for San Diego’s Latinx Community.

10/11/2024

Happy ! As an organization we celebrate love, acceptance, and the courage it takes to be true to ourselves. To all those who have come out, we see you and we are proud of you!

09/27/2024

Today is National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, a day to stop HIV stigma and to : talk about testing, condoms, PrEP, and medicines that treat HIV. https://bit.ly/3ARbgrl

09/18/2024

Today is National HIV/AIDS & Aging Awareness Day. Encourage older adults in your community to get tested and learn more about HIV. Need some resources to help get you started? Visit www.NHAAD.org.

09/17/2024

Health care providers don't always test older adults for during routine checkups. It’s important to ask your provider for an HIV test every time.

09/13/2024

The U.S. is preparing for the possible arrival of a more severe version of Mpox known as Clade 1. So far this year, there have been more than 24,800 reported cases of this version of the virus. Learn the latest: https://ow.ly/neBt50TnjF0

08/05/2024

300,000 condoms will be available in the Paris Olympic Village, returning to tradition after the IOC issued an intimacy ban and social distancing orders for the 2021 Tokyo Olympics: https://www.hivplusmag.com/prevention/paris-olympics-300000-condoms

07/30/2024

A clinical trial, called PURPOSE 1, has uncovered a promising new way of preventing HIV. Over 2,000 women received the twice-yearly injection (lenacapavir) when the trial began in August 2021 and so far, none have contracted HIV. Learn more about it: https://ow.ly/X0Zx50SGiOJ

06/19/2024

Every June provides us opportunities to create awareness around the issues that affect some of our most marginalized communities. In addition to being , we observe Juneteenth, the official national holiday marking the end of slavery in the United States. Learn more: https://ow.ly/VNZG50Sm23Z

06/19/2024

With summer travel picking up and Pride festivities underway, public health experts are encouraging those who have not received their mpox vaccinations to get vaccinated today: https://www.fhcsd.org/monkeypox/

Los Angeles County health officials reported a "concerning increase" of 10 new cases of mpox in the past two weeks, up from a countywide average of less than two cases per week.