The center for hiv prevention
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About Us
OUR MISSION
Since The Center for HIV Prevention opened its doors in June 2000, our staff has been dedicated to increasing access to free HIV prevention programs and resources for gay and bisexual men. The Center for HIV Prevention’s mission is to educate and raise awareness of HIV prevention among gay and bisexual African-American men. We are committed to serving with compassion, courtesy, and confidentiality.
MEET OUR STAFF
Dr. Alexandria Marbury
Director
Jannapha Hubeny
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Co-Director
Dr. Kevin Rollins
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On-Site Medical Doctor
Dr. Kevin Rollins
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On-Site Medical Doctor
MEET OUR STAFF
Dr. Alexandria Marbury
Director
Jannapha Hubeny
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Co-Director
Dr. Kevin Rollins
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On-Site Medical Doctor
Alana Wilson
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On-Site Registered Nurse
Anna Smith
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Volunteer Coordinator
our Services
Left undiagnosed, HIV can severely disrupt an individual’s life and overall well-being. HIV can lead to illness and even death if not treated. This virus can impact an individual’s social life, career, and mental health status. The Center for HIV Prevention offers services such as:
lets talk HIV
What IS HIV?
HIV works by weakening the body's immune system by reducing the number of CD4 cells (T cells) in the body. [1] Therefore, it makes it harder for the body to fight off infections and some other diseases. Without proper medical care, the consequences of HIV can be fatal.
how is hiv transmitted?
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sex without a condom
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passed from mother to child
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shared needle use
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contaminated blood transfusion & organ transplants
what are the symptoms of hiv?
• Stage 1: Acute HIV infection o Flu-like symptoms: fever, sore throat, swollen glands, headaches, muscle pains [2]
o The stage where one should get medical check-up and treatment immediately
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• Stage 2: Clinical latency o Virus is still active but produced in low rates o Continuing to infect new cells and damage the immune system [2]
o May or may not experience any symptoms for year or decades
• Stage 3: Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) o Immune system is severely damaged
o Susceptible to other opportunist disease o Experience chills, fever, sweats, weakness, and weight loss [2]
o Without treatment, one can survive for about 3 years. [2]
what are treatments for hiv?
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Antiretroviral therapy (ART): a combination of three antiretroviral medicines that work together to fight the replication of HIV in the body. [3]
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Screenings and treatments for other diseases such as sexually transmitted diseases (often are associated with the HIV infection).
eNewsletter
The Center for HIV Prevention is pleased to bring you our highly anticipated, monthly eNewsletter! We are excited to provide you with a glimpse of the events we have planned for this month in hopes that you all will come out and participate! We hope that more of our readers will write in to share their inspirational stories or make suggestions for future events. Please use the "Contact Us" button at the top of our web page to voice any questions, concerns, or stories. For more information on volunteering, please see page 7 of our newsletter.
UPCOMING EVENTS
We will be hosting an HIV Research Gala to raise money for exploration of a cure for HIV. There will be four researchers presenting their past and current developments in the search for a cure for this virus. Additionally, we will be awarding organizations and coalitions with plaques of honor for their dedication and service to HIV prevention among gay/bisexual African-American men. Please see page 4 of our eNewsletter for more information on how to RSVP and all event details.
HIV RESEARCH GALA
NATIONAL GAY MEN'S HIV/AIDS AWARENESS DAY CELEBRATION
It's almost time to celebrate National Gay Men's HIV/AIDS Awareness Day again! On September 27th, 2008 the National Association of People with AIDS launched this observance day to recognize the disproportionate impact of the epidemic on gay men. To bring awareness to this issue, we are hosting a parade and health fair in Atlanta's very own Piedmont Park on September 27th, 2018! Please see page 5 of our eNewsletter for all event details!
References
[1] HIV/AIDS. (2017, May 30). About HIV/AID. Retrieved February 09, 2018, from https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/basics/whatishiv.html
[2] HIV/AIDS. (2018, January 25). HIV Transmission. Retrieved February 09, 2018, from https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/basics/transmission.html
[3] HIV: Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) - Topic Overview. (n.d.). Retrieved February 09, 2018, from https://www.webmd.com/hivaids/tc/hiv-highly-active-antiretroviral-therapy-haart-topic-overview [6] New HIV Diagnoses in the United States for the Most-Affected Subpopulations, 2016 [Digital image]. (2017, November 29). Retrieved February 9, 2018, from https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/statistics/overview/ataglance.html
the center for hiv prevention
678 Fulton Street
Atlanta, GA 30075
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Tel: 1-800-345-7865
Fax: 1-800-345-5631
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