Morris: ‘We pay the cost’ of diseases we ignore
“Currently 7,000 people in Memphis are known to be HIV-positive. We think almost 1 million people in America have HIV... which means a lot of people are exposed to HIV and don’t have a clue.”
Topic: HIV/AIDS
RSSThere are 13 article(s) tagged HIV/AIDS:
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March 2024
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January 2024
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Friends for All kicks off the new year in its new home
Diane Duke, who has served as Friends for All executive director since 2016, says the renovation of the new facility is “a thoughtful expansion.”
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November 2023
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Shelby County invites the community to remember those lost to HIV/AIDS
Friday’s free event will also include a catered dinner buffet, presentations, vendors, informational displays and giveaways, and it will culminate with a balloon release to honor everyone in the Memphis community impacted by HIV/AIDS.
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June 2023
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Health department and partners offer free HIV testing
Of the nation’s large metropolitan areas, Memphis has the second highest rate of newly diagnosed HIV cases. Only the Miami metropolitan area has a higher rate.
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March 2023
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Coalition formed to support local HIV efforts in wake of Lee’s rejection of federal funds
In May, Tennessee will stop accepting HIV prevention funding from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, stripping local nonprofits of dollars they rely on to serve high-risk populations.
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February 2023
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Lee Harris urges governor to reverse rejection of HIV prevention funds
According to the Shelby County Health Department, nearly 7,000 residents were living with HIV as of 2021, and the county ranks third nationally in incidence rates of new HIV cases.
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State’s rejection of HIV prevention money is ‘significant’ loss to some Memphis groups
Gov. Bill Lee’s decision to reject federal funding for HIV prevention is a “debilitating and destabilizing move for our organization,” said OUTMemphis’ executive director.
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January 2023
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New Tennessee health commissioner avoids questions about HIV prevention
“The state has determined right now that it’s in the best interest of Tennesseans for the state to assume direct financial and managerial responsibility for these services,” Health Commissioner Ralph Alvarado told Tennessee lawmakers.
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December 2022
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World AIDS Day observance focuses on disproportionate effects on Black community
Thursday’s observance included a World AIDS Day 2022 proclamation from Mayor Lee Harris and a balloon release to pay tribute to all who are living with HIV/AIDS and remember those who’ve died in the past year.
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July 2022
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The long, hard work of advocating for the LGBTQ community
Marvell L. Terry II joins Eric Barnes on The Sidebar to talk about his advocacy for the LGBTQ community, his work to support people with HIV/AIDS and what it means to be a Black gay man.
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June 2022
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Dietitian: Eating disorders aren’t just ‘thin white woman’s disease’
“It’s challenging, especially for young Black teens in Memphis, to understand they can also have eating disorders,” Whitney Trotter said.
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February 2021
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The Haven will provide comfort, resources for those with HIV/AIDS
Friends for Life opened The Haven, its larger HIV/AIDS outreach and support center, near the University of Memphis Sunday, Feb. 7, on National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.
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October 2019
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The Corner will offer free HIV prevention in Cooper-Young space
Friends for Life will open The Corner on Nov. 4, providing free testing for sexually transmitted infections. The community space will feature a pharmacy and offer PEP, PrEP, STI testing and education. Local art will be for sale in the space.
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