Lens on LGBTQ+ Archives

Category: Lens on LGBTQ+

Tony’s HIV Story: “I’m Proof You Can Live a Long, Healthy Life.”

Tony Merritt has been living with HIV for 30+ years. He’s using his voice as a member of the Black LGBTQ+ community to show others the power of getting tested.

A Journey Worth Fighting for: Jaycee’s Wellness Story

Jaycee Clark had hit rock bottom when she finally found the compassionate care she needed to live a full life—as her authentic self—with HIV. Here’s her story.

Greg Millett of amfAR talks to Avita Care Solutions

The Take: Why Ending HIV Depends on Protecting LGBTQ+ Rights

In a “two steps forward, one step back” scenario, the nation’s goal to end HIV by 2030 has been stymied by an all-out assault on LGBTQ+ rights. amfAR’s Greg Millett explains the current climate and what it’s going to take to stay on track.

Avita interview with Toni Newman of NMAC

The Take: Toni Newman vs. Health Inequity—“Let’s Fight, Baby.”

As a Black trans woman, Toni Newman has faced injustice head-on for decades. Now she’s uniting advocacy powerhouses to fight hate & win health equity for all. Avita Chief Advocacy Officer Glen Pietrandoni chats with her in the latest edition of “The Take.”

United We Pride: Avita’s 2023 LGBTQ+ Pride Season Line-Up

This Pride season, Avita Care Solutions will stand in solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community at events nationwide. Here’s a sampling of where you’ll find us.

LGBTQ+ Mental Health: Tips for Finding Help and Being Heard

The LGBTQ+ community faces unique mental health challenges. Here’s how and where to find care from providers & resources that treat LGBTQ+ patients like people.

Nursing Know-How: “I’m Always Learning from My Patients”

Clinician Lead Terry Hackworth’s passion for LGBTQ+ and HIV care brought him to AvitaCare Atlanta. “I strive to help patients achieve their best health.”

Establishing Relationships: “The Whole Point of Health Care”

Andy Doan chose a career in pharmacy because he craved community engagement. As a pharmacist-in-charge at Avita, “I support a patient’s wellness journey.”

The Take: How a “Culture of Fear” Links HIV & Mental Health

The landscape of HIV—mired in fear, stigma, and health inequity—is deeply connected to behavioral health issues. Here’s what we can do about it.

The Take: Why Pharmacists Are Health Care’s Unsung Heroes

International HIV expert, podcast host, entrepreneur, and activist Michelle Sherman calls pharmacists health care’s “best-kept secret.” Here’s why.

Backstage: Avita Patient Ara Turner Finds Her True Self

A chat with Ara “Ara Besque Starr” Turner reveals her former health care barriers as a transgender woman and how she found her true “medical family.”

Jim Pickett on PrEP: “It’s No Time to Rest on Our Laurels”

As PrEP turns 10, advocate Jim Pickett discusses the early years and what’s coming next. “We’ve come a long way, baby. But there’s so much work to do.”

Avita’s Message This Pride Season? BeYOUtiful

Avita celebrates the health and well-being of the LGBTQ+ community 365 days a year. Learn more about our 2022 Pride theme, beYOUtiful.

Don’t Forget the Human Face of the 340B Program

The 340B Program was created to fund vital services for some of America’s most vulnerable patients. Amidst all the controversy, that sometimes gets forgotten.

Ismael Ruiz Is Not Taking No for an Answer

For over 15 years, Avita patient Ismael Ruiz has been advocating for others living with HIV. “You’re a human being—and you should expect to be treated like one.”

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