Latest News
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FIGHT Celebrates International Transgender Day of Visibility
Today, Philadelphia FIGHT is proud to join the global community in celebrating International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV).
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Kari Hexem DMD MPH Promoted to Chief Clinical Officer
Philadelphia FIGHT is pleased to announce that Dr. Kari Hexem, DMD, MPH, has been promoted to the role of Chief Clinical Officer. In her new role, Dr. Hexem will oversee the day-to-day clinical operations of all of FIGHT’s medical clinics including Jonathan Lax Treatment Center, John Bell Health Center, FIGHT Pediatric and Adolescent Health Center,…
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Information About Monkeypox (Mpox) for the Community
On June 2, 2022, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health announced the first case of monkeypox in Philadelphia. Our goal is to provide information about monkeypox without contributing to stigma or fear.
Upcoming Events
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AEM Opening Celebration
Description for AEM Opening Celebration
The 2023 HIV Prevention & Education Summit This year’s AEM theme: The Evolution of HIV: The Past, Present, & Future Advancements in Cure Research Join us for our first in-person mixer! Entry Registration will begin at 9am. During the Opening…
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The Benefits of Adapting a Bundled Intervention that Advances the Elimination of Health Disparity and Health Outcomes Improvement among Black Women Living with HIV in an Urban Setting
Description for The Benefits of Adapting a Bundled Intervention that Advances the Elimination of Health Disparity and Health Outcomes Improvement among Black Women Living with HIV in an Urban Setting
African Americans continue to face the most burden of HIV compared to any other racial or ethnic groups in the US with Black women feeling the sharpest sting of this epidemic. In 2018, Black women accounted for approximately 60% of…
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HIV 101
Description for HIV 101
The HIV 101 workshop will engage the audience by explaning the basics of HIV, and how HIV and AIDS are not the same, provide the medical definition of AIDS and HIV. This workshop will also explore and explain how these…
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How the results of REPRIEVE affect everybody with HIV?
Description for How the results of REPRIEVE affect everybody with HIV?
What does it mean to you the results of the REPRIEVE study, the largest ever done study involving people with HIV infection?This is the most important study related to HIV infection since the development of antiretroviral therapy.REPRIEVE began in 2015…
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Transforming Loss into Purpose
Description for Transforming Loss into Purpose
In this presentation, we will discuss how difficult or painful experiences, such as losing a loved one or significant life changes, can be used as a catalyst for personal growth and positive change. The presentation will cover topics such as…
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BEAT-HIV Cure Research Update
Description for BEAT-HIV Cure Research Update
Philadelphia is a hub of HIV cure-directed research. More than 100 individuals have volunteered their time and bodies in BEAT-HIV cure-directed studies and clinical trials with research collaborators at Philadelphia FIGHT, Wistar Institute, and University of Pennsylvania. The BEAT-HIV Community…
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Resiliency: Overcoming Stigma and Discrimination
Description for Resiliency: Overcoming Stigma and Discrimination
During this presentation, we will explore the idea of promoting resiliency and tackling the effects of stigma and discrimination. We will discuss ways individuals can develop skills and strategies to overcome challenges, build positive self-identities, and live fulfilling lives. Additionally,…
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The Importance of Comprehensive Care Outreach and Navigation in the Community Setting
Description for The Importance of Comprehensive Care Outreach and Navigation in the Community Setting
The traditional model of Philadelphia FIGHT’s HIV and Hepatitis C Community Testing Program has evolved and expanded to include education, counseling, outreach and navigation to comprehensive, patient-centered, whole-person healthcare services to individuals in Philadelphia and the surrounding area who are…
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How to Advocate For Yourself At The Dentist
Description for How to Advocate For Yourself At The Dentist
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 58%-64% of people living with HIV do not receive dental care. This may be due to barriers such as lack of providers, lack of insurance, dental fear, and stigma. Poor…
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Cis-Women Aging and Thriving Beyond the HIV Diagnosis
Description for Cis-Women Aging and Thriving Beyond the HIV Diagnosis
This workshop will present key findings from a study on aging specific to HIV positive women ages 50 and older in the Philadelphia area and how they parallel to national findings about women in this age group. This workshop will…