Research and science shows that persons living with HIV who have an undetectable viral load cannot transmit the virus sexually to their partners! People that have an undetectable viral load cannot transmit the virus sexually to their partners. The goal of the U=U campaign is to reduce the amount of stigma impacting people living with […]
Our Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) program is excited to support STI Awareness Month and all activities encouraging STI screening and awareness! Any patient we encounter is offered screening for STIs, and we recommend rescreening every three to six months. PrEP program participants are automatically provided STI testing every three to six months, as per Centers for […]
This is a space where people who have been or are currently on PrEP detail their experiences, share insights, and highlight the impact PrEP has had in their lives. This is a profile from a former patient who wishes to remain anonymous. ***************** I was on PrEP for 6 years. If you’re doing the math, […]
This is a space where people who have been or are currently on PrEP detail their experiences, share insights, and highlight the impact PrEP has had in their lives. This is Aaron’s profile. Q: Tell us a bit about yourself. A: Early 30’s, gay, HUGE nerd, grew up in a rural town. Q: What makes PrEP […]
Zach Kosinski, Regional PrEP Navigator, and Jeffrey Hitt, Director, Infectious Disease Prevention and Health Services Bureau, Maryland Department of Health, sat down with Health Department PIO Molly Mraz to discuss the state of HIV prevention and treatment today. Interested in PrEP? Have questions about HIV testing? Are you living with HIV and need help accessing care? […]
Our PrEP and Health Services teams sat down with Harford County Living to discuss what it’s like for people living with HIV today and the latest tools in our HIV prevention toolbox. We hope you enjoy! Living Longer with HIV
This is a space where people who have been or are currently on PrEP detail their experiences, share insights, and highlight the impact PrEP has had in their lives. This is Chrissy’s profile. Q: Tell us a bit about yourself. A: My name is Chrissy W., and I am a sex worker. I work at a […]
Alexis Erie is the PrEP & STI Health Educator at the Harford County Health Department. Alexis works within the community and the health department to expand knowledge on public health information and data, advocate for the community, provide on the spot counseling for STIs, and increase access to PrEP for individuals in the Harford County […]
Lynda Boegner BSN, RN works with the Harford County Health Department Infectious Disease Program. As the STI/PrEP Program Nursing Supervisor, she coordinates STI/PrEP clinical services and provides STI/PrEP education to community partners. During her time with the Health Department, Ms. Boegner has served on the HCHD Continuous Quality Improvement Committee. Her QI initiative entitled, “Promoting Increased […]
