Texas Health Action

Texas Health Action is urging the Texas Legislature to remove prior authorizations for PrEP—because HIV prevention can’t wait. In 2022, Texas reported nearly 5,000 new HIV cases, and without action, that number could rise by 8,000 in the next two years. HB 1680 & SB 1274 would eliminate prior authorizations for PrEP, making it more accessible to those who need it most. Learn more about our efforts to eliminate barriers to PrEP access: https://bit.ly/4bJvLqL

The Trump administration is considering cuts to the CDC’s HIV prevention funding. These changes would undo decades of progress in the fight against HIV, directly increasing new infections and putting countless lives at risk. Read our full statement here: https://lnkd.in/g-kMpZHa

?? BIG NEWS: Kind Clinic is expanding HIV/STI testing in Dallas! Thanks to support from Nomi Health Foundation, we’re hitting the road with a new mobile testing van—bringing free, affirming testing directly to the community. Dallas has one of the highest rates of new HIV diagnoses in Texas. That’s why we’re meeting people where they are—because healthcare should be accessible to everyone. Learn more about our mobile testing expansion: https://bit.ly/4hUwtDG

For this PrEPisode of Navigaytion we're talking about that little blue pill that made a BIG impact on the queer community, PrEP!?? Read more on our blog here: https://bit.ly/4aRJyLu

?? The Texas Legislative Session is Here—Here’s What We’re Prioritizing Improving health outcomes requires more than clinical care—it requires action at the Capitol. The 89th Texas Legislative Session is underway, bills are being filed, and we’re assessing the landscape to prioritize the issues that matter most for health justice in Texas. From closing the healthcare gap for uninsured Texans to fighting harmful legislation that stigmatizes LGBTQIA+ communities, we’re focusing on real solutions to real barriers. Take a deep dive into our legislative priorities and how we’re turning mission into action: https://bit.ly/40E36hn

As we kick off the new year, we're reflecting on important moments from December, like the powerful piece from our Director of Community Engagement, Joe Anderson Jr. Joe recently penned an opinion piece for the Austin American Statesman on the disproportionate impact of HIV on Black and Latinx communities. He emphasized that ending the HIV epidemic in Texas starts with the community. By fostering affirming spaces, expanding access to care, and working hand in hand with the people we serve, we can make a lasting impact. Together, let's break barriers and build a healthier, more equitable future. Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/3DirA8a

The holidays can be complicated for LGBTQIA+ folks. Whether it’s navigating family dynamics or finding spaces where you can truly be yourself, this season isn’t always easy. In Episode 2 of Navigaytion, Texas Health Action CEO Christopher Hamilton sits down with Justin Galicz, the co-owner of The Little Gay Shop in Austin, TX. Together they dive into meaningful conversations about the gifts of the holidays, being queer, and community—all while wrapping gifts for a special GIVEAWAY! View the full episode on our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3VNmgQt

At Texas Health Action, we’re committed to finding creative and impactful ways to engage with our community and provide the tools they need to take control of their sexual health. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce Kind Clinic’s latest video series, Just the Tips—a dynamic and engaging social media series where our providers, testing specialists, and others share quick, actionable insights on all things sexual health. Learn more about Just the Tips on our blog: https://bit.ly/41rYihk

We are not going anywhere. The reality is that LGBTQIA+ Texans need healthcare yesterday, today, and into the future. We are prepared to continue providing access to PrEP, HIV care, gender-affirming care, mental health services and other life-saving care that our patients turn to us for. That commitment is not going anywhere, no matter who is in office. Our priority is, and always will be, the health and well-being of our patients. We take care of us.

Election day is tomorrow. Vote if you can, and no matter what, take care of yourself. No matter who the winners are in this election, we will still have to work to change the course of negative health outcomes that affect LGBTQIA+ people and people impacted by HIV. Visit our website to hear from our CEO Christopher Hamilton about our commitment to pursuing health justice for our patients, through this election and many more to come. https://lnkd.in/gWE3UdHV