EPIC Feed Archives - Empath Health

Local Artist Raises Awareness With Couture Condom Dresses

by Candyl Eyster | Jan 10, 2019 | EPIC Feed, Media Coverage

Local artist Ryan Young created a series of handmade dresses using condoms to raise awareness about our HIV services and the stigma associated with HIV. He conceptualized each dress after discussing the fight against HIV and AIDS with those personally impacted....

EPIC Generations coalition forms to support aging LGBTQ community

by Candyl Eyster | Nov 15, 2018 | EPIC Feed, Media Coverage

EPIC Generations was formed to educate the community and to respond to the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ elders. Thank you Watermark for helping us spread the word about this new program. Read the full...

EPIC’s HIV Care and Support Help Save Lives

by Ebony Faber | Oct 16, 2018 | Blog, Community, EPIC Feed, Health & Wellness, HIV

October is AIDS Awareness Month – a time to remember that HIV still exists and can become life-threatening when left undiagnosed or untreated. Vicky Fortugno-Oliver is director of Hillsborough County for EPIC (Empath Partners in Care), one of the largest providers of...

Working Together to End HIV

by Mark Spencer | Aug 10, 2018 | EPIC Feed, HIV, Media Coverage

One population hit hard by HIV is African Americans. The CDC showed that while black people make up 12 percent of the population, they make up 44 percent of new HIV diagnoses. One in six African Americans do not know they have HIV. Out of all HIV diagnoses in the...

Balance Tampa Bay’s Avant Garde masquerade to benefit EPIC

by Candyl Eyster | Jul 26, 2018 | EPIC Feed, Media Coverage

Balance Tampa Bay is an LGBTA volunteer organization that focuses on promoting fellowship, fun and philanthropy throughout the LGBTQ community. The organization’s annual masquerade ball has benefited EPIC since the event’s inception, with 2017’s gathering raising...

Be Brave and in the Know – Get HIV Tested

by Ebony Faber | Jun 27, 2018 | Blog, Community, Education, EPIC Feed, Health & Wellness, HIV, Prevention

It’s normal to get regular check-ups for our health. But, why not necessarily HIV testing? We know that HIV is still out there. It can happen to males and females, young and old, including those who are having sex or sharing intravenous drug needles. Infections are...