Community Health- Prevention Intervention Education and Research

05/27/2026

Happy Birthday, to our FOUNDER AND ED,
Cedric Sturdevant!!! 🎉🎂
Praying this year brings you peace, purpose, favor, and unforgettable moments. May every lesson turn into growth, every setback into strength, and every opportunity into elevation. Keep shining and walking boldly into everything meant for you! 💫🙌🏾

02/25/2026

Podcast Tomorrow at 7pm! Tune in ‼️🔥
https://www.facebook.com/share/1EA3N8XHC1/

02/16/2026

Mississippi Ranks Among Highest in Nation for STD Rates Despite Recent Decline

A new national report shows Mississippi has seen a 22% drop in sexually transmitted disease rates between 2019 and 2023. However, the state still ranks third highest in the nation, with nearly 1% of the population infected.

According to the CDC, approximately 11,900 people in Mississippi are living with HIV, and more than 17% are unaware of their status. The state also has the fifth-highest HIV diagnosis rate nationally, and over one in five newly diagnosed individuals do not receive care within one month.

The report cites high uninsured rates and lack of Medicaid expansion as contributing factors. Free and low-cost STD and HIV testing services remain available through county health departments and clinics across the state.

02/16/2026

01/14/2026

We made it to 2026.
Grateful for every person, every partnership, and every life touched through Community Health Pier. The work continues—stronger and more intentional than ever.

12/01/2025

Today is World AIDS Day.
As a community health peer, I stand with every person affected by HIV — past, present, and future. We honor the lives lost, uplift those living with HIV, and continue fighting for education, access, prevention, and stigma-free care.

Health is a community effort, and together we can end the stigma, end the silence, and move toward an HIV-free future. ❤️🧡💛

Know your status. Protect your health. Support your community.