Georgians encouraged to get tested on National HIV Testing Day

National HIV Testing Day is being recognized throughout the U.S. As the nation is working to end the HIV epidemic by 2030, metro Atlanta ranks third in the nation for new HIV diagnoses. Closer Look host Rose Scott talks with guests about several HIV-related topics including, combating the barriers and stigma that stop people from getting tested and staying in treatment after being diagnosed. We also hear from an epidemiologist who discusses a nationwide HIV self-testing program, a director from a local HIV/ AIDS service provider and a public health doctor who has been working to address health disparities among Black women and vulnerable communities.

Studio guests include:

DeWayne Ford, the director of HIV Services for AID Atlanta

Dr. Maisha Standifer, the director of Population Health for the Satcher Health Leadership Institute at Morehouse School of Medicine

Patrick Sullivan, the Charles Howard Candler Professor of Epidemiology at the Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University

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