Health

Delaware Advocacy Coalition Launches Campaign to Address Rising HIV Infections and Critical Funding Gaps

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Delaware HIV/AIDS Advocacy Coalition

Delaware is experiencing a significant public health challenge as new HIV infections surge and vital health services face unprecedented funding cuts. In 2024, the state witnessed a 10% year over year increase in new HIV diagnoses, coupled with a 64% reduction in federal HIV prevention funding. These compounding crises have left prevention services severely underfunded, … Read more

With One Voice, We Say Enough

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Fund Suicide Prevention in Delaware

Mental health matters and we know it can often be a difficult conversation. It’s even harder to talk aboutsuicide, but that’s the reality 130 families had to face in 2022 in our state alone when their loved one died bysuicide – a tragedy that often requires unique support and care for the loss survivors left … Read more

Help Improve HIV Prevention in Delaware

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Delaware HIV Planning Council

The Delaware HIV Planning Council and Delaware HIV Consortium are implementing a needs assessment to learn how they can enhance access to HIV prevention services in the face of budget cuts. This will help us identify strategies to prevent HIV as we strive to end the epidemic in Delaware. You can help by completing this … Read more

Pride Body Project

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Pride Body Project

The Pride Body Project is an opportunity for men to talk about body image issues together. The two session program is designed for men who are gay, bisexual, or experience attraction to other men (including trans men who experience attraction to other men). This group is at higher risk for eating disorders and the program … Read more

Prostate Cancer Support Group

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Delaware Prostate Cancer Support Group

The Delaware Prostate Cancer Coalition will be hosting Coffee and Conversation on the 4th Wednesday of every month at the Beebe Medical Center on Route 24 in Suite 312 (The Cancer Support Community Suite) starting at 9:00 AM. All men are welcome. For more information contact the Delaware Prostate Cancer Coalition.

Understanding Doxy PEP

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Doxy PEP Delaware

Doxy PEP, or doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis, is an emerging preventive measure aimed at reducing the risk of certain sexually transmitted infections (STIs), particularly syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia (Doxy PEP does not protect against viral infections like HIV or MPox). Doxy PEP is especially relevant for sexual and gender minorities (SGM), and others who may face … Read more

Free HIV & Syphillis Testing in Delaware

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Free HIV Testing in Delaware

Sussex Pride is excited to partner with STDCheck to offer free HIV & Syphillis testing anywhere in Delaware. With over 20 locations in our state, you can find a testing site nearby and schedule a time that is convenient for you. Here’s the process: A professional will be able to talk to you about your … Read more

Tobacco Free for Every Delawarean

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Tobacco Free Delaware

Members of the LGBTQ+ community have faced a history of oppression and discrimination that directly translates to disproportionate health risks. This includes having higher rates of tobacco use and vaping. About 1 in 5 LGB adults smoke cigarettes, compared with about 1 in 7 straight/cis adults. When looking at trans adults the percentage of cigarette … Read more