Articles tagged as: HIV
November 30, 2022
Marion County World AIDS day event offers free testing, HIV resources
The event will take place from 3-7 p.m. at Eskenazi Health Center, 1650 North College Avenue. Attendees can receive free health services, including HIV and STD tests, dental screenings, flu and COVID vaccines, and information on HIV preventative care.
Read MoreSeptember 16, 2022
U.S. Justice Department files settlement against Clarksville
The United States Department of Justice filed a proposed agreement Thursday to resolve a lawsuit against a southern Indiana town for violating the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Read MoreSeptember 13, 2022
Damien Center plans new building to serve more people
Last year Damien served more than 5,700 clients, twice the number it served five years ago.
Read MoreSeptember 6, 2022
Advocates say reforming HIV laws will help destigmatize disease, improve public health
Advocates are again pushing Indiana legislators to reform the states laws concerning HIV.
Read MoreJune 27, 2022
Open, honest conversations key in reducing LGBTQ health disparities
LGBTQ friendly health providers are crucial in reducing health disparities.
Read MoreJune 16, 2022
Clarksville denies it violated civil rights statutes by rejecting police candidate with HIV
An attorney for the southern Indiana town of Clarksville is denying allegations that it revoked a job offer to a prospective police officer because of his HIV diagnosis.
Read MoreApril 26, 2022
Indiana town sued by government, didn't hire man with HIV
Clarksville police had offered a job to a man who was already working as a volunteer reserve officer but then dropped the offer in 2015 based on his HIV status, the Justice Department said.
Read MoreApril 7, 2022
Damien Center awarded $2M to prevent HIV in young transgender people of color
The nonprofit will use the $2 million grant to create a program that aims to reduce new infections, increase access to care and promote health equity for young transgender persons of color ages 13 to 34.
Read MoreJanuary 18, 2022
Former Surgeon General says all the ingredients exist for another HIV outbreak in Scott County
Dr. Jerome Adams says he is concerned about the potential for another HIV outbreak in southeast Indiana now that Scott County has closed its needle exchange.
Read MoreDecember 16, 2021
Youth-led effort aims to reduce HIV cases in Marion County
A new program to address a rising number of new HIV cases among young people will also be youth led.
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