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AGENCY TESTIMONY
HIV prevention and sexual health services
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The testimony outlines specific initiatives and services aimed at HIV prevention and sexual health for the LGBTQ+ community, particularly addressing the disproportionate rates of HIV and STIs among this population.
- The Health Department launched the PlayShare Network 2.1, a citywide network of 18 agencies providing comprehensive HIV and sexual health services.
- Sexual health clinics offer low to no-cost services for STIs including HIV, with express clinics providing fast testing with results available in hours.
- The Unity Project supported the Judson Pride Clinic to improve access to confidential PrEP services, including the option for injectable PrEP.
Ronald Porcelli
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The clinics offer STI testing and treatment, expanded HIV services, counseling, as well as vaccinations, contraception, and more.
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The health department's express clinics provide a fast and hassle free option for STI and HIV testing with results available in just hours.
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Beyond medical care, patient navigators and social workers offer up to 12 no cost counseling sessions, connect individuals to essential support services such as substance use treatment and continued counseling.
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In 2022, our clinics led the city's response to the mPOXX outbreak providing diagnosis, treatment, and vaccination.
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These services are integrated into existing clinic workflows.
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As part of HIV prevention efforts, the Unity Project supported the Judson Pride Clinic, HNH's flagship Pride Health Center, to improve access to confidential PrEP services for patients with privacy concerns.
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Judson is able to directly dispense PrEP medication, pre exposure prophylaxis medication directly to patients as part of a confidential visit for sexual and reproductive healthcare.
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Judson has also started offering the injectable form of PrEP which allows patients to access PrEP medication confidentially and without worrying about adherence to daily medication, a barrier to consistent and effective use.
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Lastly, to further ensure high quality affirming healthcare, the health department partners with Callan Lord Community Health Center to provide comprehensive services for uninsured LGBTQ plus individuals.
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These services include primary care to behavioral healthcare ensuring that care is accessible, holistic, and affirming.