While great progress has been made in preventing and treating HIV/AIDS, it continues to be a reality and a risk for many people. According to the CDC, in 2021, an estimated 1.2 million people in the United States were living with HIV. LGBTQ+ communities are disproportionately affected by HIV/AIDs, with male-to-male sexual contact accounting for 67% of all new HIV diagnoses. Additionally, intersectionality continues to prove disproportional infection rates further. High stigmatization about HIV/AIDS results in fear of testing, lower rates of seeking health care and social support, and lower mental health. In this OutTalk episode, we dive into the truth about HIV/AIDS, how health care providers can create a safe environment to help treat and educate patients, and what we can do to open up the conversation within our medical teams and social groups. Panelists include Asia Sullivan, PA-C, MPH (she/her) – CDC Let's Stop HIV Together Community Ambassador; Deondre Moore (he/him) – Community Engagement Consultant & Activist, Member of the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS (PACHA); Christina Madison, PharmD, FCCP, AAHIVP (she/her) – Founder and CEO of The Public Health Pharmacist®; John Sovec, LMFT (he/him) – OutTalk Moderator & Host, Therapist – Coach – Speaker – Author of "Out: A Parent's Guide to Supporting Your LGBTQIA+ Kid Through Coming Out and Beyond

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