As we approach World AIDS Day on December 1st, we come together to honor the lives lost to HIV/AIDS, support those living with the virus, and renew our commitment to ending the epidemic in Delaware and globally. In Delaware, the statistics on HIV/AIDS highlight the ongoing challenges our community faces. Currently, approximately 4,000 people are … Read more
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
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
You can get a free, confidential HIV Test at over 20 different locations around Delaware, but if you would rather, you can also order a free HIV self test. If you live in the United States , are 17 years of age or older, and have not previously ordered in the past 90 days, you … Read more
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
HIV prevention and care providers are encouraged to participate in the HealthHIV State of HIV Care™ Fifth Annual National Survey. The survey is being conducted by HealthHIV and will help them better understand many aspects of HIV prevention in communities of color including access and use of PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis). Providers that are encouraged to … Read more
If you have a condition that indicates you are immunocompromised with a CD4 < 350, and you have received a COVID-19 Omicron vaccine booster within the last 7 weeks, or plan to receive a booster in the near future, you may be eligible for free antibody testing and the opportunity for future participation in COVID-19 … Read more
AIDS Delaware has partnered with Q Care Plus to provide another tool in the fight to end HIV. Q Care Plus makes accessing PrEP easy by providing flexible options like virtual provider visits with PrEP experts, convenient labs like at-home testing kits or in-person at traditional labs, and medications delivered right to your door. “This … Read more
The HIV League is accepting applications for their 2023 round of HIV League Scholarships. Scholars who are selected will receive $3,500 for their educational goals. Applications must be received by January 31st, 2023. Apply now at hivleague.org/scholarship. If you have any questions about the scholarship or appolication process please reach out to daniel@hivleague.org.
HealthHIV’s Pozitively Aging program seeks to improve care coordination for those aging with HIV. As part of this program, they are conducting a brief annual survey on the state of aging with HIV. HealthHIV is interested in hearing the perspectives of people who have had HIV for 15 years or more, as well as people … Read more