Ending the HIV Epidemic

Assist the MSDH STD/HIV Office to provide rapid HIV testing, and linkage to care and early initiation of ART to HIV positive patients within MSDH required timeline.
Sign and post on organizational website and social media platforms MS ETHE/ETE Task Force Statewide Anti-Stigma Sign-On Letter.
CHW will provide PrEP/PEP navigation, non-medical case management, HIV screening, education, linkage to care and referral services.
Identify a PrEP/PEP Provider Champion in each of your service area(s).
Ensure all project staff join and be active on the MS HIV Planning Council (MHPC) or the MS ETHE/ETE Task Force.
Document HIV Opt-out testing policy and procedures throughout service area(s).
Increase the number of individuals screened for HIV within clinical and community settings.
Increase the number of community engagement activities conducted by health centers
Ensure that all project staff agree to become an active member of the MS HIV Cluster
Purchase ETHE/ETE Marketing and Promotional items as prescribed by ETHE/ETE administrator(s).

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Assist the MSDH STD/HIV Office to provide rapid HIV testing, and linkage to care and early initiation of ART to HIV positive patients within MSDH required timeline.