Define the differences between Trans Men and TransMasc. Exploring the gender nonconforming community and the everyday life they face while living within societal norms. We will investigate the stigmas facing the community and those affected by HIV/AIDS. The risk factors that led them to be exposed and diagnosed. We can explore our own biases and best practices to address those within this ever-expanding community. This Technical Assistance Training is presented by Mar Newell (they/them/he), Chief Information Officer for Mid-South Trans-Nation. End HIV 901 is a collaborative effort intended to ..read more

This month’s Technical Assistance Training focuses on building health literacy, with presenter Eddie Wiley, MPH. Wiley covers the importance of health literacy and how it impacts clients, as well as signs to look for in clients who have poor health literacy skills. He also shares effective ways to communicate, both face-to-face and in written communication. End HIV 901 is a collaborative effort intended to lower Shelby County, Tennessee’s new HIV infection rates to zero new infections by 2030. See the End HIV 901 plan, find resources for HIV testing and care, and much more on our website: endh ..read more

End HIV 901 presents Trans Humility, Cultural Sensitivity Training as part of our Technical Assistance Training. Jasmine Tasaki, Executive Director of WeCareTN, is our guest speaker. The webinar covers the importance of pronouns, mental health, explicit and implicit bias, strategies to address stigma, and cultural humility. End HIV 901 is a collaborative effort intended to lower Shelby County, Tennessee’s new HIV infection rates to zero new infections by 2030. See the End HIV 901 plan, find resources for HIV testing and care, and much more on our website: endhiv901.org ..read more

This End HIV 901 Technical Assistance Training video focuses on Preventing Burnout Through Self-Care. Our guest speaker is Self-Care Strategist Ashley N. Browning, MRC, CNP. This webinar covers topics such as recognizing burnout, the impact of burnout on individuals and the community, and the different types of self-care. Browning also covers effective stress management techniques, self-care in advocacy, and how to create a supportive environment. End HIV 901 is a collaborative effort intended to lower Shelby County, Tennessee’s new HIV infection rates to zero new infections by 2030. See the E ..read more

End HIV 901 presents Addressing Social Determinants of Health to Improve HIV Care and Enhance Community Resilience, as part of our Technical Assistance Training. Sara Simon, Fellow, and Courtenay Sprague, PhD Associate Professor, are our presenters. The webinar covers social determinants of health and how they work, plus what determinants of health are at play in the South. Sprague and Simon also discuss ways to strengthen community resilience. End HIV 901 is a collaborative effort intended to lower Shelby County, Tennessee’s new HIV infection rates to zero new infections by 2030. See the End ..read more

The Latino Commission On AIDS program Latinos In The South is proud to present this TA training for End HIV 901 in which we take a look at the HIV Care Continuum through a language justice lens. We discuss the HIV Care Continuum and the impacts language justice has on Ending the Epidemic efforts. Language Justice is seen as an important tool in ensuring a more equitable approach to HIV prevention, treatment and care in Latinx communities. End HIV 901 is a collaborative effort intended to lower Shelby County, Tennessee’s new HIV infection rates to zero new infections by 2030. See the End HIV 90 ..read more

End HIV 901 presents Mindful Merging: Centering Radical Wellness and Self Care for Those Who are Impacted by HIV/AIDS. Our presenter is Orisha Bowers, PhD, of Orixa Healing Arts, Wellness, & Spiritual Centre in Memphis. Bowers covers the seven primary attitudes of mindfulness, dancing mindfulness, the benefits of wellness and much more. End HIV 901 is a collaborative effort intended to lower Shelby County, Tennessee’s new HIV infection rates to zero new infections by 2030. See the End HIV 901 plan, find resources for HIV testing and care, and much more on our website: endhiv901.org. Check ..read more

End HIV 901 has partnered with the United Way of Greater Nashville via webinar to discuss the complete process of grant applications, which includes the review, selection, and award stages. Watch the full webinar and view the slide deck below! End HIV 901’s Technical Assistance Webinar: The Complete Process of Grant Applications Technical Assistance Training Webinar SlidesDownload ..read more

The Connect2Protect Network is hosting its monthly meeting this week, Wednesday, November 17. April Pettit, MD, MPH, associate professor at the Divison of Infectious Diseases & Epidemiology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, will discuss barriers and facilitators to HIV testing and prevention services among Black young adults attending LeMoyne-Owen College, a historically Black college in Memphis. The meeting will also feature End HIV 901 and community updates. The webinar will take place at 11:00 am – 12:15 pm on Wednesday, November 17. Click here to join the meeting. Meeting#: 2461 ..read more

Black/African American and Hispanic/Latino gay and bisexual men are among the most affected by HIV, according to new data from the CDC. Gay and bisexual men accounted for about 66% of new HIV infections in 2019. From 2010 to 2019, new HIV infections declined in white gay and bisexual men, but infections remained higher or relatively stable among Black/African-American and Hispanic/Latino gay and bisexual men. Social and structural barriers such as systemic racism, stigma, discrimination, homophobia, poverty, and homelessness can make it difficult to access HIV testing, care, and prevention ser ..read more