b'2021 was a challenging year for our community. New variantsimpacts in each of our communities across our four states in and unexpected waves of COVID-19 further disrupted theaddressing the syndemics of HIV, COVID and opioid overdose, lives and well-being of our patients, exposing unacceptableall while maintaining strong financial outcomes.disparities in public health. The equity gap was driven widerEvery day we are guided by the principles of diversity, equity, by social and economic disparities, racial intolerance, andinclusion and belonging.We believe that everyone deserves heightened discrimination and stigma against the LGBTQIA+to live their healthiest life. We are more galvanized than ever community. At Vivent Health, we have long known that toto protect that right for our patients and for people around the achieve our mission, we must intentionally address injusticecountry affected by HIV. Building on our national strength and while delivering high quality, compassionate care to peoplecommunity-based focus and commitment, we are dedicated most impacted by HIV.This past year has put this challengeto being effective stewards of the resources entrusted to us at center stage. so that we can effectively expand and amplify our work for Through it all, the strength and determination of our staff even greater impact.our Championshas been a silver lining.While listeningAs always, we are deeply grateful for your commitment to our toandlearningfromthepeopleweserve,ourChampionsmission.Thank you for inspiring us. For changing the lives demonstratedanongoingabilitytobenimbleinanever- of our patients.And for working with us towards a world shifting environment. With the support and commitment of ourwithout HIV.sponsors, donors and partnerscombined with the collective power and ingenuity of our Championswe made tangible PAGE33'