Despite Rising HIV Infections, Less Than 1% of PrEP Prescriptions Go to Black Women; One Ohio Pharmacist Wants to Change That By Ken Schneck ● Health & Wellness ● December 18, 2020 “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.”
‘What’s Your Status?”: How COVID-19 Is Changing the Interactions on Meet-Up Apps in the LGBTQ+ Community By Peter Kusnic ● Health & Wellness ● December 2, 2020 Users of meet-up apps attempt to navigate the tricky terrain of making new connections during a pandemic
Turning to HIV/AIDS Clinical Trial Network to Help Build Black Clevelanders’ Trust in COVID-19 Studies By Rachel Dissell (She/Her) ● BIPOC ● October 27, 2020 COVID-19 vaccine trials, striving to recruit people of color, look to Cleveland’s HIV/AIDS clinical trial network as a model.
Racism in the LGBTQ+ Community: A Pathway Forward [VIDEO] By The Buckeye Flame ● BIPOC ● September 17, 2020 The Columbus Public Health’s Center for Public Health Innovation sponsored an online town hall discussion focused on racism in the LGBTQ+ community.
Words of Appreciation: A Community Expresses Gratitude to Peggy Anderson By Ken Schneck ● Community ● August 11, 2020 “Peggy Anderson has been on the front lines of HIV / AIDS Care in Central Ohio for a long time – her leadership and passion have saved lives.”
Columbus Seeks Input on HIV Strategic Plan By Ken Schneck ● Health & Wellness ● July 28, 2020 The Central Ohio Ending the HIV Epidemic Advisory Committee will be hosting a virtual stakeholder meeting on July 30.