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Orlando Spectrum Generosity

Orlando Spectrum Employees Demonstrate Extraordinary Generosity

For the past 25 years, the employees of Spectrum have shown extraordinary generosity by purchasing holiday gifts for the children of clients at the Hope and Help Center of Central Florida, Inc. (Hope & Help). The annual “Angel Tree” program aims to provide gifts for children from low-income families affected by HIV. Hope & Help identifies […]
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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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