HIV & AIDS Archives – The Buckeye Flame

Doctors can refuse to treat LGBTQ+ patients in several states…including Ohio

By Guest Commentary ● Commentary ● April 23, 2026

These religious exemption laws lead to drops in HIV testing.

By The 19th ● Health & Wellness ● April 21, 2026

Nonconsensual condom removal and other forms of reproductive coercion can have grave consequences, but few states offer recourse for survivors.

By Ken Schneck ● Podcasts ● April 15, 2026

Featuring: Orion Rummler (The 19th) and Joe Reberkenny (The Washington Blade)

By Ken Schneck ● Podcasts ● March 25, 2026

Featuring: Sam Donndelinger (Uncloseted Media) and Darian Aaron (GLAAD)

By Ohio LGBTQ+ Events ● HIV & AIDS ● March 14, 2026

Cincinnati’s nonprofit devoted to positively changing lives in the fight against HIV hosts annual AIDS Walk + 5K/10K Run

By Ohio LGBTQ+ Events ● HIV & AIDS ● February 24, 2026

Walkers, runners, and spectators will gather to raise funds, awareness for HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment programs

City Club hosted the president of an anti-LGBTQ+ hate group Friday following weeks of backlash, drawing protestors.

By Ken Schneck ● Podcasts ● December 10, 2025

Featuring: H.L. Comeriato (The Buckeye Flame), Juan Michael Porter II (The Sero Project) and Jasmine Mithani (The 19th).

By MetroHealth ● Health & Wellness ● September 30, 2025

More than 50% of HIV diagnoses now occur in 48 counties in the United States. Cuyahoga County, home to Cleveland, is one of them.

Medicaid changes put 450,000 Ohioans at risk of losing access to health care