Arriving in Washington D.C. this Saturday July 21st, hundreds of AIDS advocates will board eight “Keep the Promise on HIV/AIDS” trains—originating from New Orleans, Louisiana; Toledo, Ohio; Newport News, Virginia; Providence, Rhode Island; Miami, Florida; New York, New York; Charlotte, North Carolina and Savannah, Georgia—headed for D.C.
Author: Vinay Bansal
Reported Cases of HIV/AIDS Increasing in State and Locally
BARTOW — Newly reported cases of human immunodeficiency virus increased noticeably in Polk County during the first eight months of this year, as they did statewide, building on increases seen in 2013 and 2014.
Janet Kitchen is #42 of Most Amazing HIV-Positive People of 2016
Her first attempt to connect with other positive women was hampered by her location in rural Florida. Davenport, a town south of Orlando, had a population below 3,000 people as of 2010, and the area had little or no public transportation.
Tampa’s Positively U supports those living with HIV
Socialization and isolation are still a component of internalized stigma against people with HIV/AIDS. Janet Kitchen’s Positively U aims to support those individuals and their families.
Janet’s Story: Her Purpose
“I decided, and I knew my purpose for building this organization when I was diagnosed in 2005. I was treated very unfairly at the Department of Health because I came in, and I had insurance, but it did not cover my medication. I had to fight in order for me to get my medication. I had to make sure that I could advocate for myself, and what I thought was that if I could, if I could advocate for myself, what about those who could not?”
Positive Impact 2021
This inaugural virtual summit focuses on HIV education, through the lens of medical advancements, public policy, and community engagement. Topics discussed will range from eliminating stigma, HIV criminalization, U=U, PrEP access, and engaging communities most at risk for contracting HIV.
Opening Plenary Silence = Death
Janet Kitchen, Founder of Positively U, joins Equitas Health on a conversation around HIV/AIDS.
Let’s Talk Business w/ SJC
Let’s Talk Business with Janet Kitchen
Let’s Talk Business! Special guest Janet Kitchen of Positively U, Inc. on Let’s Talk Business with SJC and Dr. Shani Davis of Your Best You!