End the Epidemic: Georgia ranks top 5 for individuals living with HIV
Channel: Satcher Health Leadership Institute
Date: 03/01/2023

The Satcher Health Leadership Institute (SHLI) at Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) is leading a dynamic initiative that will address the structural barriers in HIV care impacting Black communities in the Southern United States. Specifically, this project will focus on people living with HIV (PLWHA) in Atlanta, Georgia, New Orleans and Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Research shows that inequities drive higher rates of HIV infection, as well as worse HIV clinical outcomes among Black Americans. The COVID-19 pandemic has further highlighted and exacerbated such health inequities, especially in the Southern United States.

This concerted effort between SHLI and sub-awardee recipient Xavier University of Louisiana, intends to close critical gaps in care by:

Increasing access and utilization of culturally competent healthcare to Black people impacted by the HIV epidemic
Gaining insight into the disruption of the healthcare delivery system due to COVID-19 in the Black community and realign HIV services in the current climate
Influencing clinical provider training in HIV
Initiating early engagement with experienced clinicians practicing in Black communities in Atlanta, Baton Rouge and New Orleans.

For more information, visit us online at https://satcherinstitute.org/research/end-the-epidemic-hiv-equity/