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LGBTQIA+ Resources for Health Professionals: HIV/AIDS Prevention and Treatment
This guide provides resources for health professionals and their LGBTQIA+ patients.
HIV/AIDS Prevention and Treatment
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How HIV Impacts LGBTQ+ PeopleThis article from the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) presents the unique impacts of HIV on the LGBTQ+ community including treatment of HIV and addressing the stigma of those living with it.
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PrEP Action ToolkitThis downloadable toolkit from The Fenway Institute includes clinical resources for providers to incorporate PrEP for HIV into their practices.
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Rapid Initiation of Antiretroviral Therapy for People with HIVThis downloadable guide from the Fenway Institute is meant for educating providers on prescribing and monitoring antiretroviral therapy (ART) for people with HIV. Fact sheets are included on evidence-based uses of ART.
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HIV and STD Prevention in NY StateNY state resources are available for HIV treatment and prevention including more information about testing centers for HIV and other STIs.
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Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) ExplainerThis explainer from the Cleveland Clinic includes basic information about PrEP usage for preventing HIV infection, including finding the appropriate PrEP option (Truvada, Descovy, and Apretitude), benefits, and risks.
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Barriers and Facilitators to HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis in Health CentersThe Fenway Institute presents findings from focus groups with ten health centers to identify barriers and facilitators that healthcare providers face when prescribing PrEP for HIV exposure to patients.
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HIV and AIDS Fact SheetThis WHO created fact sheet compiles global HIV and AIDS data and related news. There is also more information about treatment and prevention.
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Global HIV Programme of the World Health OrganizationThis is the central hub for the World Health Organization's (WHO) Global HIV Programme provides information on HIV prevention, testing, and treatment.
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What is HIV & AIDS? - Planned ParenthoodPlanned Parenthood provides an explainer on HIV and AIDS including symptoms, testing, treatment strategies, and additional PrEP information.
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HIV and STI Testing in NYCThis list compiled by The Center shows NYC Department of Health HIV and STI testing sites throughout the city. Clinics also offer PrEP, PEP, and JumpstART in addition to testing and counseling services. Testing sites also provide anonymous testing.