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Scale It Up (SIU) Florida is a Learning Health Community focused on improving health outcomes for youth in Florida. https://linktr.ee/ScaleItUpFl

04/22/2026

Ending youth HIV in North Florida starts with listening, learning, and taking action.
🔍 Nearly 50% of youth living with HIV don’t know their status
📍 Florida ranks 2nd in the nation in HIV burden
⚠️ Youth have the greatest unmet need for PrEP in the U.S.
That’s why this study matters.
We’re building a Youth Learning Health Community (Y-LHC) that:
✔️ Uses real-world data for continuous improvement
✔️ Engages youth voices at every step
✔️ Tests and refines strategies that actually work
Our goals are clear:
💡 Improve PrEP use and adherence among youth
🤝 Reduce HIV disparities in underserved communities
🚀 Build a sustainable, youth-driven health model for the future
“Youth voices. Real data. Stronger communities.”
NorthFlorida HealthEquity

04/21/2026

🚨 Conference Update 🚨
The 2026 Florida HIV CPR Conference has been moved to Fall 2026 and will take place October 27–28 in Tampa, FL.
This unique event brings together community members, healthcare providers, and researchers from across Florida to connect, collaborate, and advance HIV care, prevention, and research.
💡 What to expect:
• Discussions on hot topics in HIV care, research, and prevention
• Updates on current programs and research initiatives across Florida
• Conversations addressing stigma, substance use, and barriers to care
• Strategies to strengthen collaboration across community, providers, and researchers
• Opportunities to network and build partnerships for future impact
By creating space for shared perspectives, this conference ensures that community voices and provider insights help shape the future of HIV research and care.
📅 Mark your calendar: October 27–28, 2026
📍 Tampa, FL
Stay tuned for registration and more details!
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04/10/2026

National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day – April 10th
Today we recognize National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, a day to raise awareness, promote prevention, and empower young people to take charge of their sexual health.
💡 Did you know?
• 1 in 5 new HIV diagnoses in the U.S. are among youth aged 13–24.
• Early testing and treatment can keep you healthy and prevent transmission.
• Knowledge is power – talk openly about HIV, stigma, and prevention with your peers.
📍 Join the conversation, get tested, and help break the stigma surrounding HIV/AIDS in our communities.

03/19/2026

How does access to gender-affirming care impact mental health for transgender and gender-diverse youth?

A recent study in Psychiatry Research found that transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) youth face higher mental health challenges, often shaped by stigma, delayed access to care, and developmental experiences.

Key insights:
• Non-binary youth reported higher rates of mental health challenges
• Seeking care later (at older ages or later puberty stages) was linked to worse mental health outcomes
• Delayed recognition or support of gender identity was associated with increased depression and anxiety
• Socioeconomic factors also influenced access to care

The takeaway:
Early, supportive, and accessible gender-affirming care can play a critical role in improving mental health outcomes for TGD youth.

This week’s research spotlight was created by one of our YAC members!

📖 Read more: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0165178124004608

03/11/2026

For this week’s research spotlight, we are examining the self perception of transgender youth after gender affirming treatment.

Credit to one of our youth advisory council members!

03/04/2026

✨👟 SNEAKER BALL 2026 👟✨
Get ready to step out in style! It’s time to lace up your flyest sneakers and pair them with your best semi-formal fit 🔥
🗓 Friday, March 27th
⏰ 4–7 PM
📍 Signature Lounge
242 E Orange Avenue
We’re bringing the vibes with:
🎧 Live DJ
🍴 Food giveaways
🏆 Contest with a Special Prize
This isn’t just an event — it’s a whole vibe. Glitter, glam, and the cleanest kicks in the room ✨
Tag your crew. Plan your outfit. Show up ready.
Who’s taking home the prize for best sneakers? 👀👟

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02/27/2026

Get ready to walk with purpose! The Tallahassee AIDS Walk is coming up and we’re excited to support this powerful day of community, remembrance, and action in the fight against HIV. ❤️💛

🗓 Date: Saturday, April 4, 2026
📍 Location: Cascades Park — Tallahassee

Whether you walk, volunteer, donate, or cheer on participants, your presence makes a difference!

Learn more and register here: floridaaidswalk.org

02/26/2026

The Florida Department of Health has issued an Emergency Rule to implement recent changes to the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP). These changes will take effect March 1 and may impact how clients access HIV medications and support services.

For clients, this could affect how medications are accessed, continuity of care, or enrollment in coverage programs. For providers and community partners, now is the time to review updated guidance, prepare staff, and proactively support clients who may be impacted.

If you have questions, contact your local health department or case manager for updated information.

02/25/2026

Join us on March 17 @ 12pm for our monthly Tailored Motivational Interviewing (TMI) session! You can expect to learn more about providers-client interactions and how to improve health behaviors for the prevention and treatment of HIV, including HIV testing, PrEP services and even self-management!

02/23/2026

If you think you’ve been exposed, don’t wait. Reach out to a healthcare provider right away.

Quick reminders:
• PEP is for emergencies: it must start within 72 hours
• PrEP is for ongoing prevention
• Testing is confidential

02/18/2026

Knowledge reduces stigma. Testing, prevention, and care save lives.

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02/16/2026

A recent study found that many people starting PrEP aren’t receiving all the recommended HIV and STI testing at the beginning of care or during follow-up visits. The issue isn’t just individual providers, it points to bigger system and workflow challenges in how care is delivered.

Why this matters:
- Regular testing helps catch HIV or STIs early
- Strong clinic workflows support better prevention outcomes
- Small system changes (like lab bundles or EHR reminders) can make a big difference

This research reminds us that effective HIV prevention depends on both access and quality of care.

📖 Read more: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37204299/

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