by Jenna Kominski | Feb 26, 2019 | Blog, Community, EPIC Feed, Health & Wellness, HIV, Prevention
HIV/AIDS still continue to threaten our health and world. In 2017, 39 million people were infected with HIV/AIDS globally, according to UNAIDS. The HIV virus is mainly spread through unprotected sex or sharing intravenous drug needles. It can turn fatal if left...
by Jenna Kominski | Feb 20, 2019 | EPIC Feed, Media Coverage
This morning EPIC Executive Director Joy Winheim spoke about the rise in HIV infections in Tampa Bay, how you can protect yourself and the importance of getting tested. Listen to the radio segment.
by Jenna Kominski | Feb 15, 2019 | Blog, Community, Donations, EPIC Feed, HIV, Volunteers
The late Bob Holm shared his gifts of compassion and support for individuals and families impacted by HIV through his longtime volunteer service with EPIC (Empath Partners in Care), a member of Empath Health. In recognition and celebration of Random Acts of Kindness...
by Jenna Kominski | Jan 24, 2019 | Blog, Community, EPIC Feed, Partnership, Volunteers
Everyone can live better with support and care from the community, especially when aging. EPIC (Empath Partners in Care) Generations is a new program created to educate the community and respond to the unique challenges and needs of older LGBTQ residents in Pinellas...
by Jenna Kominski | 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....
by Jenna Kominski | 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 story.
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