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Letter from Publisher Hiram E. Jackson Detroit, it’s time to wake up! There is a growing epidemic in our city that seemingly no one wants to talk about — HIV/AIDS within the African American community. 88 percent of HIV infection cases living in Detroit are African American. HIV does not discriminate by age, gender or sexual orientation; it can affect anyone who chooses to have unprotected sex. While the largest demographic infected with HIV/AIDS are Black gay/bisexual males ages 18 to 25 (64 percent of reported cases), the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) reports that heterosexuals make up 25 percent of all new HIV cases. Within those numbers, the rate of Black women between the ages of 18 and 44 contracting HIV is skyrocketing. This increase comes as a result of women who have unprotected sex with partners who have not fully disclosed their sexual orientation and are, in fact, bisexual. MDCH reports that behaviorally bisexual men account for 26 percent of HIV cases. It is time to stand up and get a grip on this health crisis. Parents, talk to your children about protecting themselves against STDs. This is not an issue to hold off until you think your child might be sexually active. Doctors are suggesting for teens as young as 13 years old to get tested because of STD and HIV cases they have come across. It is our duty to protect them and protect ourselves. National HIV Testing Day is our day to take the test and take control. On Friday, June 27, Professional Medical Centers and Institute for Population Health (IPH) are offering the opportunity for everyone to get tested for HIV and syphilis. Included in this tabloid are testing sites and HIV support organizations to help you find the resources that are right for you, but it all starts with taking the test. Join Professional Medical Centers, AIDS Partnership Michigan and Institute for Population Health for National HIV Testing Day on Friday, June 27 and take control. According to the Michigan Department of Community Health, as of January 2014, the reported prevalence of HIV infection in Detroit is 5,941. The prevalence of stage 3 infection, which is a subset of the overall HIV infection prevalence, is 3,099. Reported known number of persons living with HIV infection in zip code 48203 is 400+ The estimated prevalence in Detroit is 7,040 persons who are infected but have not received treatment. The total estimated prevalence in Michigan is 19,100 individuals living with HIV and have not been tested.
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Get Tested
National HIV Testing Day
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his year marks the 19th annual National HIV Testing Day, a time to promote one of our best tools for HIV prevention. More than 1 million people are living with HIV in the United States, but 1 in 5 don’t know they are infected. In April 2013, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) released HIV testing recommendations that everyone aged 15 to 65 should be screened for HIV infection; teens younger than age 15 and adults older than 65 also should be screened if they are at increased risk for HIV infection; and all pregnant women, including women in labor who do not know if they are infected with HIV, should be screened for HIV infection. CDC recommends an HIV test once a year for people at increased risk. CDC data suggests that sexually active gay and bisexual men might benefit from more frequent testing (e.g., every 3 to 6 months) Regular testing allows people who have HIV to know their status, get life-saving treatment and care, and prevent HIV transmission to others. Getting Tested Has Never Been Easier It’s easy to get tested. Ask your doctor for a test, or find a nearby testing site through National HIV and STD Testing Resources. Home test kits are also available at drugstores: a rapid testing kit that provides results in 20 minutes using a swab of oral fluid from your gums, and a kit that involves collecting a finger stick blood sample and sending it to a licensed laboratory, then calling in later for results. Everyone can: Get tested for HIV. Ask your doctor for a test, check National HIV and STD Testing Resources (http://hivtest.cdc.gov/ Default.aspx) for a nearby testing site, call 1-800-CDC- INFO, text your ZIP code to “KNOW IT” (566948), or use one of the home testing kits. Lower your risk for getting HIV by having sex with only one partner whom you know is not infected, or using a condom every time you have anal, vaginal, or oral sex. If you have HIV, get medical care as soon as possible to stay healthier longer and to keep from passing the virus to others. State and local health departments can: Create programs and adopt policies to get people at high risk tested early and often. Make sure that those who have a positive test get care quickly. Provide services such as medical care, social services, and
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programs shown to change behavior and lower risk to people at risk for HIV and those living with HIV. Promote and use national referral systems for places to get tested, such as National HIV and STD Testing Resources (http://hivtest.cdc.gov/Default. aspx) . Federal HIV and AIDS resources. Centers for Disease Control and Prev ention 1 600 Clifton Rd. A tlanta, GA 30333, USA 800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636) TTY : (888) 232-6348 - ContactCDC-INFO
CDC recommends HIV testing for everyone at least once as a part of routine health care, and for high-risk groups more often.
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IPH Joins Fight Against HIV Armed with a grant from Gilead Sciences, the Institute for Population Health has joined the fight to bring awareness to stop the spread of HIV by using PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis). Truvada, a pill used to help men who have sex with men, high risk heterosexuals and injection drug users, lowers the risk of exposure to HIV. For more information about PrEP, or for HIV counseling, contact Tony Harris, HIV prevention manager, 313-402-5263.
IPH Northend 9053 Woodward Avenue Detroit, MI 48202 313-309-9350
IPH Northwest 19830 James Couzens Fwy. Detroit, MI 48235 313-309-9350
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The Power of Getting Tested
In recognition of National HIV Testing Day, Living Well spoke with Tony Harris, HIV prevention manager at the Institute for Population Health (IPH). Harris shared information on the ease of testing and the resources available for HIV positive Living Well: For individuals interested in HIV screening, what is the process? Tony Harris: Walk- in patients are always welcome to request HIV testing. All individual must be over 13 years of age as required by state law. Rapid testing takes 15 minutes and is 99.9 percent accurate. Institution of Population Health also offers hepatitis C and syphilis screenings. LW: If results come back positive, what are the immediate resources and services available at IPH? TH: IPH offers extensive 101 training, including nutrition and diet guidance, counseling for stress management and infection disease doctor support groups. LW: How often is it recommended to seek HIV testing? TH: It depends on risk and behavior. Someone who is sexually active with multiple partners should be tested at least once a year. LW: Is there any cost for HIV testing at IPH? TH: Cost for testing based on insurance. For individuals without insurance a sliding scale is used and we assist patients in signing up for insurance. LW: National HIV Testing Day is June 27. What is on IPH’s agenda to help raise awareness? TH: On Thursday, June 25, IPH is hosting a free health fair at 19830 James Couzens offering free HIV testing, and hepatitis C and syphilis screenings from 10 am to 3 pm. Also, our partner Walgreens, will provide screening June 25-27 at 1921 E. Eight Mile Rd. For more information please contact Tony Harris at (313) 309-9350. 6 LivingWELL • May 2015
AIDS Partnership Michigan and Professional Medical Center promote healthy living for those living with HIV
AIDS Partnership Michigan has established a collaboration with Professional Medical Center to engage and provide Linkage to Care Services to patients who test positive for HIV and who need additional supportive services. Living Well: How does AIDS Partnership Michigan educate individuals about HIV/AIDS to raise awareness in the community? Sylvia Terry Fleming: AIDS Partnership Michigan educates individuals about HIV/AIDS and raises awareness in the community through collaborations, community involvement and engagement, our community mobilization campaign, “Status Sexy,” and HIV informational presentations to groups and organizations. LW: What services are available for those who want to know their status and are HIV positive? STF: AIDS Partnership Michigan is comprehensive HIV service organization providing an array of services to persons infected and affected by HIV/AIDS. These include HIV counseling, testing and referral services, clinic and community-based medical case management, non-medical case management, mental health, and psychosocial support, operation of the State of Michigan HIV/STI Hotline. We also provide Linkage to Care Services for persons newly diagnosed with HIV as well as those who may have dropped out of HIV medical care. LW: What makes AIDS Partnership of Michigan unique in its efforts to end AIDS? SF: AIDS Partnership Michigan has built an ongoing relationship within the community as it relates to the clients we serve. Our staff composition reflects our clients’
diversity in terms of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability and HIV status. APM staff possess varied and distinct skills, experience, education and credentials, of many human service disciplines such as HIV/AIDS Prevention and Testing certification, master’s-level social workers, certified HIV case managers, licensed professional counselors, psychology, spiritual counseling, behavioral health and substance abuse treatment. Staff members fluent in Spanish and French are available, as both Latinos and French-speaking African Nationals/Haitians comprise our existing client base. Our agency is involved in several community-based participatory research projects with the academic partners like the University of Michigan and University of Pittsburgh to elicit the structural determinants that put people at risk for not only HIV but health conditions in order to develop more effective interventions and programs. For more information please visit: http://www.aidspartnership.org or call (800) 872-AIDS LINKS TO CREATE A CHAIN OF WELLNESS HIV Surveillance Report for July 2014 in Michigan http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,4612,7-1322944_5320_5331-35962--,00.html AIDS Partnership Michigan website http://www.aidspartnership.org/ Status Sexy website http://www.statussexy.com/
HIV TESTING SITES – METRO DETROIT LOCATIONS
Community Health Awareness Group 1300 Fort St Detroit, MI 48226 (313) 963-3434 Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation 1211 Trumbull St Detroit, MI 48216 (313) 967-4880 AIDS Partnership Michigan 2751 E. Jefferson Ave Detroit, MI 48207 (313) 446-9800 Horizons Project 3127 E. Canfield St Detroit, MI 48207 (313) 924-8230 American Indian Health and Family Services of Southeast Michigan 4880 Lawndale St Detroit, MI 48210 (313) 846-6030
ACCESS 6450 Maple Rd. Dearborn, MI 48126 (313) 216-2253 Institute for Population Health 8904 Woodward Ave Detroit, MI 48202 (313) 309-6707 University Pharmacy 5254 Anthony Wayne Dr. Detroit, MI 48202 (313) 831-2008 Butzel Middle/Elementary School Health Center 2301 Van Dyke Detroit, MI 48214 (313) 866-9973 Detroit Community Health Connection Incorporated 13901 E. Jefferson Ave Detroit, MI 48215 (313) 822-0900
Planned Parenthood Mid and South Michigan 4229 Cass Ave Detroit, MI 48201 (313) 831-7776
DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital 6001 W. Outer Dr Detroit, MI 48235 (313) 966-2800
Teen Hype Youth Development Program 453 Martin Luther King Blvd. Detroit, MI 48201 (313) 831-8336
Institute for Population Health 5400 E. 7 Mile Rd. Detroit, MI 48235 (313) 305-0445
Affirmations 290 W. Nine Mile Rd Ferndale, MI 48220 (248) 398-7105 Michigan AIDS Coalition 429 Livernois St Ferndale, MI 48220 (248) 545-1435 Planned Parenthood Mid and South Michigan 23338 Woodward Ave Ferndale, MI 48220 (248) 399-5900 Be Well Medical Center 1964 Eleven Mile Rd Berkley, MI 48072 (248) 544-9300 Oakland County Department of Human Services 27725 Greenfield Rd Southfield, MI 48076 (248) 424-7046 Macomb County Health Department 27690 Van Dyke Ave Warren, MI 48093 (586) 465-8434 Planned Parenthood Mid and South Michigan 29350 Van Dyke Ave Warren, MI 48093 (586) 558-0101
Taylor Teen Health Center 26650 Eureka Rd. Taylor, MI 48180 (734) 942-2273
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We care for body, mind and spirit of HIV/AIDS patients The St. John Providence Ryan White Program works with HIV/AIDS patients to help them manage their health as they live with the disease. We provide services to uninsured patients who need early intervention, diagnosis and treatment. For more information, call 313-338-3740 or visit stjohnprovidence.org/communityhealth/ programs/hiv-aidsmanagement/
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