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Dafina Ward, JD, is the outgoing Executive Director of the Southern AIDS Coalition (SAC), where she leads efforts to address HIV-related disparities across the Southern United States. SAC founded Southern HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (SHAAD) in 2019 to bring national attention to the region’s disproportionate HIV burden An attorney with a background in nonprofit leadership and health equity, Ward’s work focuses on expanding access to care, advancing policy change, and supporting communities mos...| AIDSVu
August 20 is Southern HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (SHAAD), an opportunity to raise awareness about the HIV epidemic in the Southern region of the United States. The South, and particularly the “Deep South” (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas), experiences a higher burden of HIV compared to other regions in| AIDSVu
August 20th is Southern HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (#SHAAD). Founded by the Southern AIDS Coalition, SHAAD is a day that calls attention to the disproportionate number of people living with HIV in the South. The South experiences a higher burden of HIV compared to other regions across the country, especially among communities of color.| AIDSVu
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The Critical Importance of CDC’s HIV Prevention Branch Core Functions and Funding| AIDSVu
Perry N. Halkitis, PhD, MS, MPH, is the Dean of the Rutgers School of Public Health, where he also serves as Hunterdon Professor pf Public Health & Health Equity, and Distinguished Professor of Biostatistics and Epidemiology. A leading public health psychologist, researcher, and advocate, his work focuses on the intersection of HIV, LGBTQ+ health, substance use, and public policy. Halkitis has been a vocal critic of health disparities and the politicization of public health, emphasizing evid...| AIDSVu
“The bottom line is we know that PrEP works – for people and for populations. The data we published today show that when there are increases in PrEP coverage, there are corresponding averted infections and declines in new HIV diagnoses. However, many barriers to PrEP use still exist in this country. These barriers include limited access to healthcare coverage, a lack of nearby PrEP services in many areas, stigma, low awareness of PrEP among providers and individuals, and more.” said Dr...| AIDSVu
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Michele Andrasik, PhD, MS, is a clinical health psychologist and public health researcher dedicated to HIV prevention, vaccine development, and health equity. She serves as Principal Staff Scientist at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center as well as the Director of Social and Behavioral Sciences and Community Engagement for the Fred Hutchinson-based HIV Vaccine Trials Network (HVTN). Andrasik’s work focuses on understanding and addressing social and structural factors that contribute to health d...| AIDSVu
Danielle Campbell, MPH, is a community organizer for HIV/AIDS and sexual and reproductive health, rights, and justice. Much of Campbell’s work includes addressing the social and structural factors that result in HIV disparities among Black communities. As a past chair of the HIV/AIDS section of the American Public Health Association (APHA) and current doctoral candidate at UC San Diego, Campbell has conducted research on health disparities within the HIV epidemic and is a staunch advocate f...| AIDSVu
AIDSVu is proud to announce that our enhanced Interactive Map & Location Profiles have been honored as a Silver Anthem Award Winner in Best Use of Data for Health Awareness!| AIDSVu