Amilinda Pride brunch raising awareness and funds for HIV fight

Vivent Health + TPAN sets grand opening for Edgewater clinic

Vivent Health + TPAN holds community open house

New Health Center in Edgewater Provides Clinical Treatment, Social Services for People With HIV

New HIV center in Edgewater hopes to be a resource for the thousands of people living with HIV in Chicago

New HIV center opens in Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood

New health center on North Side hopes to be one-stop shop for those living with HIV

HIV prevention and treatment center now open on North Side

PrideFest 2025: Thanks to Loyal Corporate Sponsors and a Dedicated Production Team, the Show Goes On

Vivent Health + TPAN sets grand opening for Edgewater clinic

Thousands in Chicago at risk under Trump budget plan cutting HIV funding, advocates say

Trump administration urged to sustain investment in HIV prevention and treatment

Vivent Health Urges Trump Administration to Sustain Investment in HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment

Calls on Congress to reject $795 million in catastrophic cuts that will drastically harm the health of millions of Americans  According to a leaked document outlining the Federal budget the Administration will introduce to Congress in the coming weeks, President Trump is proposing eliminating the CDC Division of HIV Prevention, all funding for the Ending […]

HIV Groups React to Federal Funding Cuts, Mass Layoffs

Trump funding cuts threaten HIV prevention as disease gains ground in Colorado

Health organization in Milwaukee concerned over potential federal cuts to HIV prevention

Transgender rights in campaign ads, the fight against HIV, DIY in zines

St. Louis HIV prevention organizations worried about potential CDC funding cuts

As Trump administration considers shuttering CDC HIV prevention division, local providers brace for changes

Health care group will host gala in Milwaukee to raise awareness about HIV

Reported plan to curtail federal funds for HIV prevention alarms provider

President Trump Plans to Eliminate the Division of HIV Prevention at the CDC, Cut $1.3 Billion in Funding for HIV Prevention

President Trump’s administration is planning to eliminate the Division of HIV Prevention at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and reduce federal funding for HIV prevention programs carried out by community organizations. If they succeed, more than $1.3 billion in funding for HIV testing, pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) navigation, syringe […]

Chef Gregory Leon among honorees at Vivent Health’s Make a Promise Gala

Vivent Health: Is raising funds to provide medication and care to Milwaukeeans with HIV

Vivent Health Welcomes New Board Members to Advance Mission of Achieving Heath Justice for People Living with HIV

Milwaukee, WI — [1/31/25] – Vivent Health, a leading provider of HIV care and prevention, is pleased to announce the appointment of five new members to its national Board of Directors. These individuals bring a wealth of expertise, diverse perspectives, and a shared passion for  advancing heath equity and justice for individuals living with and […]

Vivent Health Denounces Executive Order Denying Gender Affirming Care

Vivent Health denounces the Trump administration’s recent executive order directing federal agencies to create barriers to gender affirming care for trans and nonbinary people. This discriminatory order is rooted in dehumanizing myths and will reduce access to essential, evidence-based care and services – including essential HIV prevention, care and treatment services – for people who […]

Vivent Health strongly condemns OMB directive to freeze life-saving federal grants

As one of the nation’s leading providers of HIV care, treatment and prevention, Vivent Health strongly condemns the directive from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) ordering a freeze on critical, life-saving federal grants.  This decision will have devastating consequences for the health and well-being of the communities we serve, namely our friends, family […]

Healthbeat 4: The 340B drug pricing program benefiting the Siouxland community

Ecolab Foundation helps causes big and small

Vivent Health + TPAN receives Third Coast Center for AIDS Research Community Dissemination Award

CHICAGO, IL – Vivent Health+TPAN, a leading provider of HIV services and prevention in Chicago, announced today it was awarded a Third Coast Center for AIDS Research (TC CFAR) Community Dissemination Award (2024/2025). These awards support dissemination of HIV research and engagement between community members and investigators. The award will support Vivent Health+TPAN’s community workshop focused […]

Notable Health Care Leaders: Brandon Hill

Vivent Health Names Brie Anderson New Chief Health Services Officer

Vivent Health, one of the nation’s leading providers of HIV care and prevention, is pleased to announce Brie Anderson (she/they) as its new Chief Health Services Officer, effective November 18th. “Advancing health equity and justice for people living with and impacted by HIV requires strong, experienced and compassionate leaders. Brie Anderson is just that,” said […]

Stakeholders Prepare for New Senate with Two Key GOP Players with Vast Differences on 340B

340B Report Incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.), left, and HELP Committee Chairperson Bill Cassidy (R-La.), right, have contrasting stances on the 340B program. (Photos courtesy: Thune, Cassidy’s Senate offices.) Stakeholders Prepare for New Senate with Two Key GOP Players with Vast Differences on 340B November 15, 2024Shannon Young, Associate Editor/Senior Writer With one […]

Announcing the recipients of the 2025 Wisconsin Titan 100

Titan CEO and headline sponsor Wipfli LLP are pleased to announce Brandon Hill, PhD, President and CEO of Vivent Health, one of the nation’s leading providers of HIV care, treatment and prevention, as a 2025 Wisconsin Titan 100. The Titan 100 program recognizes Wisconsin’s Top 100 CEOs & C-level executives. They are the area’s most […]

Help the HIV community by eating out Thursday at select Milwaukee-area bars and restaurants

Dining Out for Life partnering with Vivent Health in Milwaukee

14 Restaurants and Bars Will Participate in Dining Out for Life

Dining Out for Life: Support HIV care by eating at these Milwaukee restaurants Sept. 12

Brandi Iberia talks with Margaret Lidstone About Dining Out for Life!

Vivent Health clients are excited that local restaurants are helping fight HIV

Dining Out for Life partnering with Vivent Health in Milwaukee

DHS to Mark International Overdose Awareness Day with New Investments to Reduce Drug Overdose Deaths

Eat amazing food & help end HIV: Dining Out for Life takes place Sept. 12

Dine out and help provide great food to people living with HIV

Dining Out for Life: Milwaukee’s culinary community supports HIV care

Here are the restaurants participating in Vivent Health’s Dining Out For Life fundraiser

Vivent Health: Presents the 2nd annual Dining Out for Life Milwaukee, September 12th, 2024

Vivent Health Partners With Area Restaurants For HIV Care

Eat at some of Milwaukee’s most popular bars and restaurants to support people living with HIV

Vivent, Northwestern to tackle disparities with Edgewater clinic

HIV Care Center Coming To Edgewater This Fall

Northwestern Medicine and Vivent Health opening HIV clinic in Chicago

VIVENT HEALTH/TPAN TO COLLABORATE WITH NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE ON HIV CARE AND PREVENTION IN NEW HEALTH CENTER OPENING FALL 2024

Partnership will expand access to integrated care to tackle city’s HIV health disparities. CHICAGO, IL – Vivent Health/TPAN, a nationally recognized leader working to end the HIV epidemic, today announced a strategic collaboration with Northwestern Medicine, Chicago’s premier integrated academic health system, to provide HIV and primary medical care services at its new health center […]

Vivent Health and Hunger Task Force team up to battle food insecurity in LGBTQIA+ community

Protecting the 340B Program Vital for Providing the Best Care to Patients With HIV

Milwaukee based Vivent helps those living with HIV, regardless of their ability to pay

Federal drug pricing program 340B important for rural health care providers in W.Va.

KC PrideFest vendors, attendees discuss importance of gender-affirming health care

Milwaukee man uses Vivent Health’s food pantry which helps combat hunger in the LGBTQ+ Community

SistaStrings to headline Vivent Health’s annual gala

UNIFIED HIV Services Gets a Power-Up With New Vivent Health Merger

VIVENT HEALTH ELECTS NEW BOARD MEMBERS TO DRIVE VISION AND IMPACT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 17, 2024 Media Contact: Cindy Cooper Cindy.Cooper@viventhealth.org (414) 704-7190 VIVENT HEALTH ELECTS NEW BOARD MEMBERS TO DRIVE VISION AND IMPACT MILWAUKEE, WI – Vivent Health, a nationally recognized leader working to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic, proudly announces the addition of four new members to its Board of Directors. These visionary leaders […]

Vivent Health STI Prevention

Austin officials look to limit city’s role in Texas bans on gender-related health care

Federal Money is All Over Milwaukee. Biden Hopes Voters Will Notice.

Dining Out for Life program to help Chicagoans living with HIV

Dining Out For Life Chicago offers tasty opportunity to show support, Thursday, April 25

‘Dining Out for Life Chicago’ Returns Thursday

Xylazine use on the rise in Milwaukee County

Gov. Evers signs xylazine testing strips bill

Vivent Health Merges With UNIFIED to Enhance HIV Services in Detroit Area

“WITCHES’ NIGHT OFF” Featuring the Company Members of the Broadway National Tour, WICKED

An evening benefiting Vivent Health & Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Oilcan Harry’s of Austin, Texas and the Company Members of the Broadway National Tour, WICKED unite to host a ONE NIGHT ONLY cabaret benefit, WITCHES’ NIGHT OFF. [Ages 18+] WITCHES’ NIGHT OFF is part of an ongoing cabaret series by the WICKED touring company to […]

Bridging Gaps, Changing Lives: Vivent Health and UNIFIED Merge to Revolutionize HIV Services in Detroit

Overdose deaths from Xylazine on the rise

Rock Co. prevention specialist dedicates life to educating others on illicit, pink drugs

Hunger Task Force: Supporting local pantries

Giorgio Conti Jewelers Opens New Store in Ferndale, and More

Vivent Health and UNIFIED Announce Plans to Merge to Transform HIV Services

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (MILWAUKEE, WI) – Vivent Health, a nationally recognized leader in the fight to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic, and UNIFIED, a long-standing provider of HIV services in the greater Detroit area, today announced their respective Boards of Directors have voted unanimously to pursue a merger. Detroit has the highest HIV prevalence rates in […]

Uptick in violence has Milwaukee’s trans community on high alert

On World Aids Day, WI boasts better suppression than national average

Restaurante de West Allis lanza pizza especial en honor del Día Mundial de la Lucha contra el SIDA

HIV cases are rising in Wisconsin, but those with the disease are living longer, healthier lives

New tools improve fight against HIV, AIDS yet La Crosse experts say stigma slows diagnoses

West Allis restaurant launches special pizza in honor of World AIDS Day

Flour Girl & Flame launches pizza to raise funds for Vivent Health

The Professional is Personal

‘Without them, a lot of people wouldn’t survive’: Budget fight in Congress putting HIV/AIDS care at risk

Wisconsin and the national battle over access to gender-affirming care for children

Food pantries plead for donations to keep up inventory amid spike in demand

How a Denver health clinic is trying to stop the spread of HIV

More HIV-Positive Denverites Are Using Vivent Health’s Food Pantry Than Ever Before—Here’s Why.

Vivent Health’s Food Pantries Help Keep HIV Clients Undetectable

Bill Keeton on delivering gender-affirming care in Wisconsin

Vivent Health KC food pantry seeing increase in those needing help

Vivent Health Deeply Opposes Passage of AB 465 That Bans Gender Affirming Care for Minors

Vivent Health is greatly disappointed that the Wisconsin Legislature passed AB 465 which will prohibit the delivery of gender affirming health care services to minors. Decades of clinical experience and research has repeatedly upheld the safety and necessity of gender-affirming care for transgender individuals. This legislation contradicts the broad consensus of every major U.S medical […]

Is That Pain in the Butt Employee Toxic or Just Plain Difficult?

10 Milwaukee area restaurants raise money for the fight against HIV

People On The Move – Brandon Hill

Nonprofit organization raising awareness of HIV/AIDS

Wisconsin lawmakers fiercely divided on controversial proposal to ban gender transition care for kids

Vivent Health Denounces Proposed Legislation to Ban Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Youth

Vivent Health denounces legislation proposed Wednesday by a set of conservative lawmakers in Wisconsin that would block transgender youth from receiving gender-transition treatment. The bill would bar health care providers from conducting or making referrals for certain medical practices for youth under age 18 “if done for the purpose of changing the minor’s body to […]

Vivent Health and Dining Out for Life team up for HIV care

Serving up food and fundraising with ‘Dining out for Life Milwaukee’ happening this Thursday

Dining Out For Life Milwaukee will be held Sept. 28

Vivent Health named Interim President and CEO Brandon Hill as the organization’s president and CEO

The Trend Report: Workplace Detox

Milwaukee organization that provides HIV care names new CEO

Brandon Hill Promoted to President and CEO at Vivent Health

Brandon Hill Promoted to President and CEO at Vivent Health

Brandon Hill Promoted to President and CEO at Vivent Health

Brandon Hill Promoted to President and CEO at Vivent Health

Food insecurity persists in Kenosha County: Pantries see increased demand

Health Pulse People on the Move: Chicago-area health care promotions and hires

Vivent Health Names Hill Permanent CEO

Vivent Health names new CEO

Vivent Health appoints Brandon Hill as new President and CEO

MILWAUKEE, WI – Vivent Health, a national leader in HIV care and prevention, announces that Brandon Hill, PhD has been named as President and CEO effective immediately. Dr. Hill has been at the forefront of innovation in healthcare delivery for people living with and at elevated risk for HIV throughout his career. In his new […]

Communities come together for International Overdose Awareness Day to remember those lost, spread awareness

Vivent Health offers overdose prevention advice for International Overdose Awareness Day

WTMJ highlights International Overdose Awareness Day

Syphilis Is a Very Real Problem in Austin

Vivent Health aims to curb overdose deaths in Superior

How to identify and know when to fire a toxic employee, according to a human resources expert

Local nonprofit serves as local HIV/AIDS resource center

Advocates urge NARCAN for overdose prevention

Kenosha County suspected overdose deaths, 5 in less than a week

Dr. Aliza Norwood: 5 Things I Wish Someone Told Me When I First Became a Doctor

Discussing the importance of preventative dental care

New Kansas City food pantry is already serving hundreds of the city’s most vulnerable residents

Q&A: Bill Keeton, chief advocacy officer at Vivent Health

Bill Keeton describes his work as chief advocacy officer at Vivent Health as “storytelling with a purpose.”

Vivent Health expands at new downtown site

Vivent Health, which provides HIV care and treatment and prevention services, opened a $9 million downtown Milwaukee clinic that’s 33% larger than its longtime home on North Plankinton Avenue downtown.

Vivent Health Denounces Anti-LGBTQ Supreme Court Ruling

On today, the last day of Pride Month, the Supreme Court’s conservative majority ruled that creative businesses can refuse services to LGBTQ people based upon their personal beliefs.

Vivent Health Condemns Supreme Court Ruling Overturning Affirmative Action in Higher Education Admissions

Vivent Health strongly condemns today’s Supreme Court decision overturning the use of affirmative action policies in college or university admissions. This ruling will significantly hinder efforts to address racial inequities in this country and worsen HIV-related racial disparities, especially for Black and brown communities.

Vivent Health opens new downtown Milwaukee clinic

The new clinic provides much larger space to treat the roughly 3,700 Vivent Health serves each year in Milwaukee, while also providing greater accessibility to many of its patients in highest need of social supports.

Vivent Health moves to larger clinic; expands HIV prevention, treatment services in Milwaukee

Vivent Health has relocated to a more than 46,000-sq ft facility near Milwaukee’s Deer District. The new clinic, located at 1311 N. 6th St., is 33% larger with the capacity to serve an additional 1,000 patients.

Republicans advance provision to block Medicaid coverage for some transgender health services

Vivent Health’s Chief Advocacy Officer, Bill Keeton, speaks with WPR about the GOP-led budget committee’s advancement of a provision that would block Wisconsinites from getting Medicaid coverage for certain transgender health services.

Inspirational Black Men and Women of The C-Suite: Theresa Dear Of Vivent Health On The Five Things You Need To Succeed As A C-Suite Executive

Theresa Dear, Vivent Health’s Chief People Officer, is featured in Authority Magazine’s series “Inspirational Black Men and Women of The C-Suite.”

Milwaukee nonprofit providing gender-affirming services raises profile against proposed bans

Brandon Hill, Interim President & CEO, talks with the Milwaukee Business Journal about how Vivent Health has stepped into the local and national spotlight on the debate over proposed bands for transgender health services.

VIVENT HEALTH DENOUNCES PROPOSED BAN ON TRANSGENDER HEALTH SERVICES IN WISCONSIN

Vivent Health strongly opposes a provision conservative lawmakers voted to include in the next two-year budget plan that would forbid transgender Wisconsinites from using Medicaid health care coverage.

Kits with Narcan, fentanyl test strips are being handed out by first responders in Milwaukee County

Bill Keeton, Vivent Health’s Chief Advocacy Officer, talks with WPR about Milwaukee’s HOPE Kit harm reduction initiative that puts Narcan in the hands of more first responders.

Vivent Health Sunsets AIDS Walk, Partners with PrideFest for Memorial Celebration

Vivent Health is proud to partner with PrideFest Milwaukee to keep the heart and soul of the AIDS Walk alive.

Colorado bill addressing “copay coupons” tries to get patients out of fight between pharma and insurance

Matt Pagnotti, State and Local Government Relations Director at Vivent Health, talked with the Denver Post about Senate Bill 23-195 in Colorado.

Vivent Health Denounces Passage of Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Youth in Texas

Vivent Health strongly opposes the Legislature’s passing of SB14, another disgraceful attack on the rights of trans youth in Texas.

How Bill Keeton of Vivent Health Is Helping To Battle One of Our Most Serious Epidemics

Bill Keeton, Chief Advocacy Officer at Vivent Health, is featured in Authority Magazine’s feature, “Heroes of the Addiction Crisis.”

‘A punch in the stomach’: Families and providers react to new Missouri medication bans for trans youth

Brandon Hill, Interim President & CEO at Vivent Health, shared with St. Louis Post-Dispatch that “the legislation prevents people from accessing life-saving care and reinforces prejudices that lead to poor health outcomes.”

What to know to save lives on National Fentanyl Awareness Day

On National Fentanyl Awareness Day, Vivent Health Chief Advocacy Officer Bill Keeton about reducing harm when using drugs, having access to Narcan, how to identify an overdose, and the steps we can take to help.

‘All lives have value’: Harm reduction organizations discuss resources on National Fentanyl Awareness Day

Chief Advocacy Officer Bill Keeton spoke with CBS58 about the resources Vivent Health offers to assist with harm reduction efforts.

What rules and regulations about gender-affirming care could mean for the future of medical care in Missouri

Vivent Health Chief Medical Officer Leslie Cockerham, MD, MAS spoke with The Kansas City Beacon on the future of medical care in Missouri regarding gender-affirming care.

Hallie Jackson NOW – May 1 | NBC News NOW

Vivent Health Interim President and CEO Brandon Hill spoke with NBC’s Hallie Jackson about the latest AG ruling on transgender health care in Missouri and the temporary hold from St. Louis County Circuit Judge Ellen Ribaudo.

The Record with Mark Maxwell (April 27, 2023)

Vivent Health Vice President of Operations Tawnya Brown, speaks with KSDK – 5 On Your Side News Political Editor Mark Maxwell about the Missouri AG’s ruling on transgender care. The interview starts at the 5:39 mark.

Missouri to restrict gender-affirming care for trans adults this week

Vivent hHalth Interim President & CEO Brandon Hill speaks with NPR about the latest ruling in Missouri targeting the transgender community.

Attorney General Andrew Bailey’s restrictions on gender-affirming care will affect adults

Vivent Health Interim President and CEO Brandon Hill met with STL Public Radio to discuss Missouri’s new ruling and how these rules restricting transgender-related health care will affect adults.

Narcan’s over-the-counter availability could help prevent overdose deaths in Milwaukee

WUWM– Milwaukee’s NPR interviewed Vivent Health’s Chief Advocacy Officer Bill Keeton on the latest FDA approval for Narcan over-the-counter accessibility.

Narcan availability increases in Milwaukee, concerns remain for underserved residents

Bill Keeton, Chief Advocacy Officer at Vivent Health, speaks with CBS58 about the FDA’s approval for over-the-counter access to Narcan.

Vivent Health Celebrates the Missouri Legislature’s Decision to Legalize Fentanyl Test Strips

Vivent Health celebrates the recent passage of legislation by the Missouri General Assembly decriminalizing the use and distribution of fentanyl test strips.

Vivent Health Denounces Passage of Missouri’s Ban on Gender-Affirming Care

Today’s passage of legislation by the Missouri Legislature, with the support of Governor Mike Parson, is a shameful and harmful attack on the health and well-being of transgender people in Missouri.

Vivent Health Applauds Passage of Colorado Bill That Will Lower Out-of-Pocket Costs and Improve Access to Care

Vivent Health is excited by the recent passage of SB23-195 in Colorado.

Vivent Health is disappointed that Colorado rejected harm reduction legislation

Vivent Health is disappointed that a Colorado Senate Committee recently rejected HB23-1202, legislation that would have allowed cities in Colorado to choose whether to authorize overdose prevention centers.

Vivent Health opposes Texas SB14 that would ban doctors from providing gender-affirming care to trans youth

Later this week, the Texas House of Representatives is scheduled to debate SB14, a dangerous bill that would ban doctors from providing gender-affirming care to trans youth.

Vivent Health applauds judge’s decision blocking Missouri rule that would limit transgender care

Vivent Health applauds St. Louis County Circuit Judge for temporarily blocking the Missouri AG’s emergency rule that would restrict access to gender-affirming health care to children and adults.

Vivent Health Supports Trans Community and Access to Gender Affirming Care

AG Andrew Bailey issued a harmful new state directive last week that would severely restrict gender-affirming care for both adults and minors in Missouri under the guise of consumer protection.

Windy City Times – TPAN announces plan to merger with Vivent Health

The Windy City Times highlights the recently announced plans for TPAN to merge with Vivent Health.

Vivent Health and TPAN announce plans to merge to increase access to HIV care

Vivent Health and TPAN (Test Positive Awareness Network), a leading provider of HIV services in the greater Chicago area, today announced their respective Boards of Directors have unanimously voted to pursue a merger.

Vivent Health’s New Austin Center opened as its Community Dealt with Monkeypox Threat

Our VPO for Texas and Colorado James Greer talked with the Austin American-Statesman to educate about the coordinated care at Vivent Health, grant distribution support from St. David’s Foundation, as well as the current update about monkeypox in Austin.

KDSK – 5 On Your Side Interviews Director of Prevention in St. Louis Jon Martin

Director of Prevention Services in our St. Louis Vivent Health Clinic Jon interviewed with KDSK – 5 On Your Side to discuss the importance of routine testing and being transparent with your partner. Watch the Interview

Vivent Health to Expand Milwaukee HIV Health Clinic by 33%

  New Clinic Will Relocate Near the Milwaukee Bucks’ Deer District and Serve an Additional 1,000 Patients. Vivent Health, a nationally recognized leader in the fight against HIV/AIDS has announced the location of their new, expanded Milwaukee HIV health clinic, or HIV Medical Home, at 1311 N. Sixth Street. Vivent Health is expanding and relocating […]

Vivent Health hires Brandon J. Hill as new Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

  Hill brings experience as community-based health care leader and HIV researcher to Vivent Health Vivent Health is pleased to announce the addition of Brandon J. Hill, Ph.D., as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective July 18. Dr. Hill is a graduate of Indiana University, having obtained both a bachelor’s in […]

Dr. Leslie Cockerham Promoted to Chief Medical Officer of Vivent Health

Vivent Health is pleased to announce the promotion of Dr. Leslie Cockerham, M.A.S., to Chief Medical Officer. She was most recently Vice President of Medical Affairs for Vivent Health. In addition to providing medical care to her patients, Dr. Cockerham leads the medical operations of Vivent Health nationwide. Dr. Cockerham received her medical degree from […]

Vivent Health designated “LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader” in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2022 Healthcare Equality Index

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Vivent Health recognized for its impact in closing equity gaps for LGBTQ+ people MILWAUKEE, WI — Today, Vivent Health announced it received a top score of 100 and designation of “LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader” in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s annual Healthcare Equality Index (HEI), the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey of healthcare […]

Statement from Vivent Health on Celebrating Juneteenth

Juneteenth provides an opportunity as a nation to come together to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and celebrate their achievements and resilience in the face of tremendous obstacles. It is also a time to assess our progress in achieving true racial equity. And the truth is, we have a long way to go. […]

Vivent Health Transforms HIV Care in Kansas City Via Merger with Thrive Health Connection

Transition enhances and expands services for people at risk for and living with HIV/AIDS in Kansas City KANSAS CITY, MO—May 3, 2021—Vivent Health is pleased to announce its merger with Thrive Health Connection to establish the first ever HIV Medical Home in Kansas City. The merger will assure greater access to HIV prevention, care and […]

Introducing Vivent Pharmacy in Austin, Texas

Vivent Health is expanding services for people at risk for and living with HIV in Austin. Vivent Pharmacy, a full-service pharmacy specializing in patient-centered HIV care and treatment, is officially open for business in our Austin HIV Medical Home. Recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) for Specialty Pharmacy Services with a Distinction […]

Vivent Health Statement on Affordable Care Act Enrollment

This recent news on the Affordable Care Act is a cause for celebration for all of us. More than 500,000 people signed up for health insurance coverage during a ‘Special Enrollment Period’ established by President Biden, lasting until August 2021. This achievement calls for an important moment, or maybe even longer, to set aside the […]

Vivent Health Statement on the Texas HIV Medication Program Crisis

The Department of State Health Services came clean this week on the serious crisis facing tens of thousands of Texans living with HIV. The $100 million shortfall in the Texas HIV Medication Program threatens access to medicines for more than 20,000 people who rely on it for their very lives. Providing medications for people with […]

Vivent Health Receives $50,000 from Local Pablo Foundation

Gift will support improving health equity and outcomes for people living with and at-risk for HIV in Eau Claire. Eau Claire, Wisc. – March 22, 2021 – Vivent Health announced today that they are the recipient of a $50,000 grant award from Pablo Foundation. This gift, the largest grant opportunity of its kind in Eau […]

Austin Harm Reduction Coalition Joins Vivent Health!

Vivent Health is expanding services in the Austin, Texas Area with the merger of Austin Harm Reduction Coalition. Austin Harm Reduction Coalition is an organization that promotes safer injection strategies, educates on opioid overdose prevention and provides sterile supplies to people who inject drugs. It has been an active partner in providing judgement-free care and […]

Statement by Vivent Health on the Trump Administration’s Rule Eliminating LGBTQIA+ Protections

The end of the current administration and its seemingly unending attacks on the civil rights of all Americans cannot come soon enough. The recently announced plans by the administration to allow government-funded agencies to withhold services from LGBT individuals is nothing more than systemic, institutional oppression. It will harm our nation’s ability to end the […]

Statement by Vivent Health on decision by Kenosha County DA to not charge Kenosha Police Officer Rusten Sheskey in the August 2020 shooting of Jacob Blake

Today we have witnessed another unfortunate and unacceptable miscarriage of justice by the public institutions that are supposed to protect and ensure liberty and justice for all of us. In the days that followed last August’s shooting of Jacob Blake — while our offices and clinics were closed due to damage sustained during the unrest […]

Vivent Health Welcomes Dr. Mia Scott

Scott and Vivent Health will enhance and expand services for people at risk for and living with HIV. Vivent Health is pleased to announce that today Dr. Mia Scott joins our HIV Medical Home team to expand access to HIV and PrEP services to people with and at-risk for HIV. Vivent Health is a nationally […]

Vivent Health Receives $50,000 from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation

Gift will support improving health equity and outcomes for people living with HIV in Wisconsin Milwaukee, Wisc. – November 9, 2020 – Vivent Health announced today they are the recipient of a $50,000 grant award from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation. This gift will ensure over 5,000 people affected by HIV in Wisconsin […]

Vivent Health Earns “LGBTQ Health Care Equality Leader” Designation from Human Rights Campaign

Vivent Health joins 495 nationwide health care providers earning the designation. Today, Vivent Health announced their “LGBTQ Health Care Equality Leader” designation from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC). The designation was awarded in the 13th edition of HRC’s Healthcare Equality Index (HEI). Vivent Health is proud to be one of a record 765 health […]

International Overdose Awareness Day

August 31, Overdose Awareness Day, a day Vivent Health will always remember. Every day, 128 people in the United States die due to an opioid overdose. In 2019, the number of fatal overdoses increased almost 5% to more than 70,980. Every day, Vivent Health Champions provide extraordinary services and support to help save the lives […]

Statement by Vivent Health on the attempted murder of Jacob Blake

Among the initial responses after the attempted murder of Jacob Blake by a local police officer in Kenosha Wisconsin earlier this week was to wait. Not to rush to judgement. Let all the facts emerge. Reserve our comments until the investigation is complete. Graphic, real time video of the shooting and more than 400 years […]

Vivent Health Announces Partnership with National AIDS Memorial

Vivent Health Announces Partnership with National AIDS Memorial Partnership will raise awareness about the history and current state of the HIV/AIDS epidemic  June 23, 2020 – Vivent Health announced today a long-term partnership with the National AIDS Memorial, a nonprofit devoted to the remembrance of people lost to AIDS that works to ensure the legacy and ongoing struggle with AIDS is never forgotten. As the Premier National Community Partner of the AIDS Memorial […]

Statement by Vivent Health on SCOTUS DACA Decision

Throughout our nation’s history, there have been momentous occasions when the Supreme Court has propelled us further along the long arc of the moral universe towards justice as Dr. King promised.  Today’s decision by the Supreme Court to block the Trump Administration from ending DACA, following this week’s earlier decision protecting the civil rights of […]

Vivent Health is Now Offering Free At-Home HIV Testing Kits.

Testing kits are being offered to eligible individuals who reside in Denver, CO, Austin, TX, St. Louis, MO, and throughout Wisconsin. You can order your At-Home HIV Testing Kit at the CDN Store (CDNStore.org). Once an order is placed, individuals will be sent a survey to complete to determine eligibility to receive this service. Testing […]

AIDS Services of Austin (ASA) is now Vivent Health

Haga clic en el enlace para español. Transition enhances and expands services for people at risk for and living with HIV/AIDS in Austin AUSTIN, TX—April 15th, 2020—AIDS Services of Austin (ASA) today announced that they are now part of Vivent Health, a national HIV health care system committed to serving everyone affected by HIV/AIDS through […]

AIDS Walk Wisconsin & 5K Run 2019 Raises $361,900

MILWAUKEE—(October 5, 2019)—Thousands of participants and supporters from across Wisconsin walked, ran and volunteered today at the Summerfest grounds for the 30th Annual AIDS Walk Wisconsin and 5K Run. All came together to raise $361,900 to support HIV prevention, care, and treatment programs throughout the state. AIDS Walk Wisconsin recognized individual walkers and runners, and […]