11-15-2023As the 35th annual commemoration of World AIDS Day approaches on December 1, our team shared some personal memories about their colleagues and family members...
Personal Stories
Watch Personal Reflections From OIDP Staff - World AIDS Day 35: Remember and Commit Representation Matters: “You Can’t Be What You Don’t See” – Learning From Dr. Ada Stewart, PACHA Member 04-26-2023I was brought to tears watching an HHS video, as it reinforced my understanding of the power of the community serving the community and emphasized that one pers…“Look at Me, Living and Thriving After Diagnosis” 11-15-2022For the founder and CEO of the Positive People Network, each day is precious living life inspiring others, liv...Launching #NHASeverywhere. Our First Story: Minnesota’s Largest HIV/STD Clinic (Red Door) 05-31-2022HIV Community Mourns the Passing of Archbishop Carl Bean 09-09-2021Moving the Needle: National Asian and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day 06-18-2021I Am a Long-term Survivor of HIV 06-03-2021Supporting Long-Term Survivors of HIV 06-02-2021For the first time, we now have a number of long-term survivors of HIV who are facing new challenges, including both physical and mental health struggles. More.…Non-inclusive No More: Trans Experience Community and National Transgender HIV Testing Day 04-15-2021Remembering Barbara Joseph 03-31-2020Supporting Girls to Fulfill their DREAMS 10-12-2018On the International Day of the Girl Child (October 11), the United States President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) stands beside girls to ensure…How Does the Indian Health Service Use Social Media Platforms to Reach Its Diverse Communities? 03-13-2018One of HIV.gov’s key focuses is on how social media can be used to communicate with populations most affected by HIV. In the coming months we’ll be.…A Personal Perspective: PrEP and NBHAAD 02-07-2018Much like many other black gay/bisexual men, when I first began considering PrEP, I had awareness that PrEP existed but I didn t have enough knowledge to mak...Stories Have an Impact 06-09-2017CDC’s Start Talking. Stop HIV. Launches New Materials 05-23-2017CDC launched Start Talking. Stop HIV. in 2014 as part of its overallAct Against AIDS campaign, which aims to reduce HIV infections among gay, bisexual, an...