Target4- Region 7

01/14/2026

The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) has two different types of the infection, which are HIV-1 and HIV-2. While diagnosis, infection routes, and treatment are similar, they do both present with some differences that make approaches to managing the infection unique. The folks at HealthLine have a great article that identifies the key differences with each type of the infection.

While HIV-1 is more common worldwide, HIV-2 tends to transmit less efficiently and may have a better overall outlook. Both require treatment and follow-up.

01/12/2026

The road to recovery is unique to each person. Whatever your recovery journey looks like, just know that you are not alone. SAMHSA’s RecoverMe campaign works to provide and connect resources to young adults as they traverse their road to recovery. Click the link to learn more and find support today!

Secure .gov websites use HTTPSA lock ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

01/06/2026

Come out and see us Friday at Molina in Covington!

01/05/2026

Happy New Year! Come see us at one of our events this month!

12/19/2025

12/18/2025

Did you know there were three waves to the opioid epidemic which began in the 1990’s? Commonly prescribed opioids, he**in and synthetic opioids distinctively mark each of these waves with approximately 806,000 overdose deaths occurring from 1999 to 2023.

CDC is committed to fighting the opioid overdose epidemic and supporting states and communities.

12/17/2025

Understanding the facts, reducing stigma and using proven prevention strategies are action steps in reducing the spread of HIV.

In this video, Dr. Marisa Holubar explains how anyone can get HIV and the importance of getting tested. In the US, experts estimate that 10% of people who ha...

12/15/2025

What is harm reduction? This week we will discuss the principles of harm reduction and why harm reduction strategies play an important role in the prevention of HIV.

En Español [CC]This video is part of the NIDA series At the Intersection: Stories of Research, Compassion, and HIV Services for People who Use Drugs.“Harm re...

12/11/2025

Knowledge is power! Learn how to protect yourself and your partners from HIV and other sexually transmitted infections with these helpful suggestions from the CDC.

How to prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

12/09/2025

For those in recovery, the holidays can be a difficult time. Check out the following article from the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation for tips on how to cope with difficulties throughout this holiday season.

Discover expert tips from Hazelden Betty Ford to protect your sobriety, manage triggers and find support during the holiday season.

12/03/2025

Have you ever wondered how HIV medication works? This video does a great job of explaining how Antiretroviral Therapy (ART), a combination of medications, is able to stop the virus at multiple phases of the replication cycle!

Millions of people live with HIV, a disease that weakens the body’s defense against ordinary infections. The body’s defense is the immune system, made up of...

12/01/2025

Come see us at one of our testing events this month!