Is Mpox back and is it a danger?
Multiple media sources across the Charlotte Metro area have reported that Mpox, previously known as Monkey Pox (because the virus was originally discovered in a colony of macaques in 1958) is reportedly on the rise in the Charlotte Metro area again. According to reports from the news departments of Charlotte television stations WBTV, WCCB and…
SC quarantines 137 as measles continue to spread in Upstate
More than 130 people are in quarantine for measles exposure after infectious people visited schools, an airport and a church, the Department of Public Health announced Nov. 21. Since Oct. 2, the state health department has reported 52 measles cases related to an outbreak in Upstate South Carolinas, plus three unrelated cases. Of the eight…
PEP or PrEP? HIV and STI prevention and intervention
It’s that time of year when the weather is colder and folks are looking to be snuggled up with a significant other. That said, the Southeast is a part of our nation where HIV & STI rates are disproportionately high. For this reason and many others, it’s important that we arm ourselves with information that…
RAIN taps emergency funds as federal reimbursements freeze
As the federal government shutdown continues, nonprofits across the country are struggling to keep vital community programs afloat. In Charlotte, one of the city’s most trusted HIV service providers, is using emergency reserves to continue its work. RAIN, founded in 1992, serves individuals and families affected by HIV across the Charlotte metropolitan area. The organization…
Where to turn for mental health care when you need it most
Stress is everywhere right now: jobs, money, safety, identity. For the queer community, the pressure is compounded. Medical services and protections are being reduced, coverage is being cut, and many are forced to carry crises alone. The gap between needing care and being able to access it is growing, and that gap can feel like…
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