Should Community Based Organizations Use PrEP and HIV Navigators? Does Your Organization Use PrEP and/or HIV Navigators? If So, Please Share Your Experiences by May 9th
NMAC study
NMAC's Capacity Building Division (Linking and Integrating Networks for Collaboration) is re-releasing its "National HIV and PrEP Navigator Landscape Assessment" through the Black AIDS Institute.
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Show Us Your Day In The Life
Chance, the epitome of #BlackBoyJoy
From the 44th president of the United States, to the world's most famous astrophysicist, to the most highly acclaimed athletes and entertainers in the world, Black men bring their gifts, flava and leadership to all sectors of our society.
Sickle Cell Trait Tied to Higher Kidney Failure Risk for Blacks
Rakhi Naik, M.D., Assistant Professor of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Md
Black people with a trait for sickle cell anemia appear to have double the risk of kidney failure that requires dialysis, new research suggests.
"Although you cannot change the genes you are born with, doctors can use this information to start screening for kidney disease earlier and to aggressively treat any other risk factors you may have such as diabetes or high blood pressure," said study co-leader Dr. Rakhi Naik.
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Singer-Songwriter Ledisi to Headline the Black AIDS Institute's Heroes in the Struggle Awards Gala
Ledisi
The Black AIDS Institute's Heroes in the Struggle Gala and Award Celebration honors, in a star-studded event and photographic tribute, individuals who, over the past year, have made a heroic contribution to the fight against HIV/AIDS.
Once you have experienced the stirring vocals of Ledisi, you don't soon forget. The singer-songwriter and New Orleans native is a celebrated R&B recording artist and activist.
SMAIF in Action: Health Models Program Removes Barriers to Successful HIV Treatment
"Teresa"—not her real name or image—navigates the system after finding out she's HIV-positive
Teresa* is a young African American woman living in the New Orleans area. She was only in her 20s when she found out that she is HIV-positive.
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