St. Louis clinic ‘blindsided’ by Missouri cuts to services for HIV patients
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Vivent Health, one of the nation’s leading providers of HIV care and prevention, is pleased to announce Joseph Brooks (he/him) as its new Chief External Affairs Officer, effective April 13. He will lead Vivent Health’s newly formed External Affairs team, positioning the organization for long-term influence and sustainability as we continue our work to end the HIV epidemic. Joseph has deep roots […]
DETROIT – Vivent Health, one of the nation’s leading providers of HIV care, treatment, and prevention, is proud to announce it has been awarded an $80,000 grant from Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan (CFSEM) to expand community-based outreach and health services to people living with and at risk of HIV. This funding will support the […]
AUSTIN – Vivent Health, one of the nation’s leading providers of HIV care, treatment, and prevention, is proud to announce it was recently awarded a $1,167,249 grant from St. David’s Foundation to expand equitable access to HIV care and treatment for people living with HIV in Central Texas. “This funding reflects St. David’s Foundation’s ongoing […]
Vivent Health, a leading provider of HIV care and prevention, is pleased to announce the election of four new members to its 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 impacted by HIV, further strengthening the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Bill Keeton describes his work as chief advocacy officer at Vivent Health as “storytelling with a purpose.”
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
Theresa Dear, Vivent Health’s Chief People Officer, is featured in Authority Magazine’s series “Inspirational Black Men and Women of The C-Suite.”
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 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.
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 is proud to partner with PrideFest Milwaukee to keep the heart and soul of the AIDS Walk alive.
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 strongly opposes the Legislature’s passing of SB14, another disgraceful attack on the rights of trans youth in Texas.
Bill Keeton, Chief Advocacy Officer at Vivent Health, is featured in Authority Magazine’s feature, “Heroes of the Addiction Crisis.”
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.”
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.
Chief Advocacy Officer Bill Keeton spoke with CBS58 about the resources Vivent Health offers to assist with harm reduction efforts.
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.
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.
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.
Vivent hHalth Interim President & CEO Brandon Hill speaks with NPR about the latest ruling in Missouri targeting the transgender community.
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.
WUWM– Milwaukee’s NPR interviewed Vivent Health’s Chief Advocacy Officer Bill Keeton on the latest FDA approval for Narcan over-the-counter accessibility.
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 recent passage of legislation by the Missouri General Assembly decriminalizing the use and distribution of fentanyl test strips.
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 is excited by the recent passage of SB23-195 in Colorado.
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.
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 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.
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.
The Windy City Times highlights the recently announced plans for TPAN to merge with Vivent Health.
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.
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.
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 PARTNERS WITH ASPIRUS HEALTH FOUNDATION TO PREVENT OPIOID OVERDOSE IN MARATHON COUNTY AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES Grant awarded to fund Naloxone and Naloxone Administration Trainings Milwaukee, WI – Vivent Health announced today its award of a $25,000 grant from Asprius Health Foundation to prevent opioid overdose in Marathon County, Wisconsin and surrounding communities. The […]
Few issues in modern America are more divisive than that of abortion rights. Amidst that division, we need to understand what this ruling will mean. Today’s ruling will negatively impact women’s health, especially women from communities marginalized by our society. It will also widen health inequity gaps. There are stark realities that emanate from the […]
MEDIA CONTACT: Cindy Cooper 414-704-7190 Cindy.Cooper@ViventHealth.org Vivent Health Opens State-of-the-Art HIV Health Clinic in Austin New Location Offers Patients Expanded Services, Greater Access Austin, TX; May 16, 2022 — Vivent Health, which merged with AIDS Services Austin in 2020, today announced the opening of its new, integrated, state-of-the-art health clinic built to assure greater access […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
MILWAUKEE – Jan. 17, 2020 – Give BIG Green Bay has chosen Vivent Health as one of 40 charities to benefit from its annual 24-hour online giving event. Give BIG Green Bay connects community members to the important work that nonprofits are doing in Brown County. Vivent Health provides integrated health care, prevention services like […]
New Name and Brand Highlight Prominent Role in Ending Domestic HIV Epidemic MILWAUKEE—Nov. 20, 2019—The AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin (ARCW) today announced it is changing its name to Vivent Health. The new name will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020. Following recent mergers with Rocky Mountain CARES in Denver, Colorado, and St. Louis […]
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 […]
AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin announces co-chairs to honor the 30th Anniversary event on 10/5 MILWAUKEE—(August 7, 2019) — New this year, the AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin (ARCW) is announcing that there will be not just one, but three Honorary Co-Chairs for this year’s AIDS Walk Wisconsin & 5K Run. Nationally-recognized HIV activists Naina […]
AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin unveils a PrEP awareness campaign to help combat HIV in communities of color MILWAUKEE—(June 14, 2019) — The AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin (ARCW) is launching the first pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) marketing campaign in Milwaukee, “Stay PrEP’d Up.” Given the high rates of sexually transmitted infections and the associated possibility […]
Dr. Vergeront to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 33rd Annual Make A Promise Gala Milwaukee—March 19, 2019—The AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin (ARCW) will honor Dr. James Vergeront, the AIDS/HIV Program Director for the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, with its Lifetime Achievement Award at the 33rd Annual Make A Promise Gala. Dr. […]
The merger enhances and expands programs and services for people at risk and living with HIV in St. Louis September 27, 2018—Today the AIDS Resource Center announced a merger with Saint Louis Effort for AIDS (EFA). The merger will enhance and expand programs and services for people at risk and living with HIV in St. […]
Denver—June 16, 2018—Rocky Mountain CARES (RMC) has kicked off a mobile HIV prevention program. In an effort to increase HIV testing and PrEP (pre‐exposure prophylaxis) access, RMC recently purchased a van that is specially‐outfitted for the Prevention Program. The mobile program will provide HIV testing, prevention counseling and education, and PrEP consultations and navigation. Pre‐Exposure […]
MILWAUKEE—(March 7, 2018)—“The cluster of HIV and syphilis infections reported in Milwaukee is a clarion call for a much greater, coordinated response,” said ARCW President and Chief Executive Officer Michael Gifford. “The tragic truth is that HIV disproportionately impacts youth – especially young people of color – in our community. We all must act urgently […]