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 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 | Oct 30, 2018 | Blog, Health & Wellness, HIV, Home Health, Hospice Care, Pharmacy, Seniors
It’s American Pharmacists Month and our Empath Health Pharmacy is proudly celebrating the work they do caring for individuals in our hospice, HIV, senior or home health care and services. “We try to let staff know that we appreciate everything they do. We had an...
by Jenna Kominski | 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...
by admin | 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...
by Jenna Kominski | 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...
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