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Your Questions Answered on COVID Vaccine Rollout, Misinformation, Distrust, and Intersection with HIV

To get all the latest info, we spoke with Dr. Chad Braun, Chief Medical Officer at Equitas Health.

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The biennial has gone virtual and has added a focus on mental health and wellness.

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Despite Rising HIV Infections, Less Than 1% of PrEP Prescriptions Go to Black Women; One Ohio Pharmacist Wants to Change That

“I can count on one hand the number of prescriptions for PrEP that I write for Black women,” says Dr. Olivia Nathan. “This has to change.”

Equitas Health Names Mimi Rivard as First Director of Gender-Affirming Care 

"I think cultural humility is probably the most important aspect of medical care at this time," says Rivard.

‘What’s Your Status?”: How COVID-19 Is Changing the Interactions on Meet-Up Apps in the LGBTQ+ Community

Users of meet-up apps attempt to navigate the tricky terrain of making new connections during a pandemic

How to Be an Ally to the LGBTQ+ Community at End of Life

We want to prevent a patient from not being able to be their authentic self during their final days.

Your Identity is Still Valid if Transgender Day of Remembrance is Too Much for You [COMMENTARY]

There is no “correct” way to be a member of the community, and emotional protection is just as important as physical safety.

Colors+ Offers Support for LGBTQ+ Youth…Like, Really Young LGBTQ+ Youth

Most youth who attended Colors+ programming have been between 12-14 years old.

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