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Category: Lifestyle

HIV/AIDS Is Not The Death Sentence It Once Was: Here’s Why

There was a time in the not-so-distant past when a diagnosis of HIV/AIDS was considered a death sentence. Treatments were in their infancy, and nothing was coming close to a cure on the horizon. From the early 1980s to the end of the 1990s, over 448,000 people died of AIDS-related illnesses. The advent of the […]
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Fighting HIV Misinformation: Hope & Help Leads the Way

By: Amanda Reseburg We live in a digital age where information about any topic under the sun is available with the click of a mouse, so it begs the question of why pervasive myths that cropped up in the early 1980s about HIV endure. The staying power of dangerous misinformation about HIV continues to stigmatize […]
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Breaking The Stigma: Innovative Approaches to AIDS Awareness

Research shows that, even in communities where sexually transmitted infection (STI) treatment and testing are widely and affordably available, social stigma remains a prevalent and significant barrier to the utilization of these services, especially in the case of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). Defeating this stigma is a pivotal step to reducing the spread of these […]
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When Should You Use A Condom?

We live in a world where sexual health and responsible intimacy practices remain paramount to maintaining healthy relationships. Although there are several new prophylactics that have hit the market in the last decade — such as PrEP and PEP — the condom remains a tried and true staple of staying safe. We’re excited to share […]
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Journey to an HIV-Free Future: Insights from Lisa Barr, Executive Director

https://youtu.be/LoIy5gPlpqg?si=U7UPZ_sG2qyo7iFa Hey there, blog readers! We’ve got something special for you today. Check out this inspiring video clip featuring Lisa Barr, Executive Director here at Hope & Help. Lisa talks about the amazing progress we’re making towards an HIV-free future. Her insights are both hopeful and motivating, and you won’t want to miss it. Dive […]
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From Awareness to Action

The Continuing Call for HIV/AIDS Education By Lisa Barr, Executive Director — Hope and Help Center of Central Florida, Inc. We are living in an era marked by incredible medical advancements surrounding HIV/AIDS. While there remains no cure, many people who have contracted HIV are living longer, fuller lives due to significant strides made in […]
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Dating and Disclosure Conversations about HIV

Hey legends of love and health enthusiasts! Today, we’re diving into a conversation that’s all about finding the balance between your personal journey and the excitement of dating. At Hope & Help, we’re here to guide you through the nuances of disclosing your HIV status while dating. Spoiler alert: It’s all about timing, confidence, and […]
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