Tag Archives: AIDS

Why Isn’t NYC Promoting Morning-After HIV Meds?

Posted on August 9, 2013 by The Soul Brother

By Tim Murphy Last Wednesday, in scorching midday heat, about twenty members of the longtime HIV/AIDS activist group ACT UP held a protest in front of Mt. Sinai Medical Center’s entrance at Madison Avenue and 100th St., their shirts soaked … Continue reading →

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Black Women and HIV: A Decline in Infection Rates Brings Optimism

Posted on June 27, 2013 by The Soul Brother

By Jannell Ross Around Atlanta, Gentry’s speeches — rife with the nitty-gritty and completely true stories of women infected with HIV collected over the course of her research career — are the stuff of legend. In no uncertain terms, Gentry, a … Continue reading →

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Disease Alley: Bronx Zip code 10457 has the highest numbers of dual STD sufferers in the city

Posted on June 6, 2013 by The Soul Brother

By Jennifer H. Cunningham Here’s one neighborhood where you definitely shouldn’t have unprotected sex, share a needle or stand next to someone coughing. The 10457 ZIP code in the Bronx — which includes Tremont, portions of Crotona, Belmont and Claremont … Continue reading →

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