Stopping HIV? The Truvada Revolution – Part 1
Vice Media A drug called Truvada is the first FDA-approved means of preventing HIV infection. If an HIV-negative person takes the pill every day, he or she is nearly 99…
Teenager Controls HIV Infection Without Drugs for More than 12 Years
CNN A French teenager infected at birth with HIV has shown the ability to control levels of the infection in her body — without being on antiretroviral treatment. The finding…
Routine screening key to fighting Florida HIV epidemic
Jonathan Appelbaum, M.D., My View | Tallahassee Democrat The recent HIV outbreak in Indiana demonstrates that an apathetic approach to HIV testing and treatment can have devastating consequences. Saturday is…
Transgender Women Vulnerable to HIV
By Nadege Green | © Health News Florida Florida’s transgender community, specifically trans women, are among the groups most at risk of contracting HIV. The series, HIV In Florida: The…
Meet an Artopian: Denise Boineau
Who has been your biggest, artistic influence? So many artistic influences! In fashion – Calvin Klein and Anna Wintour. I love clean, stripped-down images. As for painters – Alice Neel…
Meet an Artopian: Chiara Saldivar
What is the best part about creating art? We all have a bit of an artistic mind in some level. Whether it is cooking, carpentry, business, painting. The best part about…
Meet an Artopian: Schelley Cassidy
Why have you continued to support Big Bend Cares? Sense of community has always been a value of mine, and considering I’ve lived in this area my entire life, giving…
Meet an Artopian: Kayleigh Kirkpatrick
What makes you laugh? Puns. I love puns. Who or what has the ability to inspire you to create? Harry Potter movie marathons and rainy days. My mood is absolutely…
Meet an Artopian: Tripp Farrell
What is your favorite color? NavyBlue Why support Big Bend Cares? I’m honored to be helping a non-profit that is revolutionizing our world & focuses on giving back to the…
Meet an Artopian: Stuart Riordan
Where does your energy come from? My energy comes from my curiosity and music & the beach at dawn. Who our what has inspired you the most? I’m inspired by…