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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

Try an Affirmation Workout

What are affirmations? Affirmations are positive statements that can help challenge negative thoughts. The inner dialog we have with ourselves can have a major impact on how we feel no matter what activity we are doing.  When added to a normal exercise routine, repeating positive statements can help us feel better, happier, and stronger. Let’s […]

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

Self-Care Tips for Better Health

Taking care of yourself is important. Self-care means taking the time to do things that help you live well and improve both your physical health and mental health.  Even small acts of self-care in your daily life can have a big impact on how you feel. Here are some tips to help you create a […]

5 Tips to Overcoming Worry

Worry happens to all of us.  Often, worry is fueled by our fears and concerns about the future.  However, too much worry can cause us to feel anxious, stressed, and depressed and get in the way of our ability to feel our best. Here are some tips to help you manage worry and find peace […]

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.

HIV Myths and Facts

HIV is a serious health issue. And it’s important to know the facts about HIV and avoid spreading misinformation about the disease.  Get tested, practice safe behaviors, and help end the stigma surrounding HIV.  Let’s break down some HIV myths: Myth: You can get HIV from kissing or sharing food. Fact: HIV is not spread […]

10 High Protein Foods

We’ve all heard that protein is an important part of a healthy diet.  Getting enough protein helps support muscle growth, boosts energy levels, and keeps you feeling full throughout the day.  Try eating a variety of these foods to help maintain a healthy diet and feel your best. Greek Yogurt: Creamy and full of good […]

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

Talk Therapy Benefits

Do you feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or worry?  It’s okay to not be okay sometimes.  Many people experience these feelings, and talking to a therapist can make a big difference. Let’s explore how talk therapy can help you feel better.   A Safe Space to Express Yourself: Talk therapy provides a safe and confidential […]

10 Foods to Reduce Stress

Did you know that the food we eat can play a role in helping to feel calmer and more relaxed? Here are 10 foods that can work like magic to reduce feelings of stress and anxiety.  Try adding some of these to your diet and nourish you body and mind for a calmer, more balanced […]

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 […]

How to Get Better Sleep

  Getting a good night’s sleep is super important for our health and happiness. Did you know that sleep helps our bodies and brains grow, heal, and feel good?  Here are some tips to make sure you get the best sleep possible. First, try to have a regular sleep schedule.  Going to bed and waking […]

8 Mood Boosters That Don’t Cost a Penny

If you are looking for simple ways to improve your mood without spending a dime, you’re in the right place.  A bad mood can happen to all of us, and sometimes it’s easy to get stuck in a negative thought pattern.  Here are eight mood boosters you can try today that are free and easy: […]

New Diet and Exercise Guidelines from the American Cancer Society

Did you know that cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States? It is important to know that the choices we make every day can have a big impact on how we feel and our overall health. The American Cancer Society says that about 18% of all cancers in the U.S. […]

How to Fight the Winter Blues

Feeling down during winter, known as the “Winter Blues,” is when you feel sad because of the cold and dark winter days.  Many people experience this.  The cold weather, short days, and less sunlight can mess up your body’s internal clock, making it hard to wake up and causing low energy and moodiness. Even though […]

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

A Guide to Healthy Living with HIV

If you or someone you know is living with HIV, be assured that it’s possible to live a long, happy, and healthy life. With advancements in medical care and a holistic approach to well-being, individuals living with HIV can lead fulfilling lives. Here’s a guide to help you create a healthy lifestyle: 1. Prioritize Medical […]

5 Tips to De-Stress this Holiday Season

The holiday season may be the most wonderful time of the year for some, but many people actually find their stress increases during the holidays for many reasons. The commercialism and hype of the holidays, tight finances, juggling other responsibilities, and the pressures of shopping, cooking, and hosting are some examples of why it’s easy […]

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.

We Must Stop the Violence and Stigma Against the Transgender Community

On February 26, Cashay Henderson was found dead with a gunshot wound after a fire in a Milwaukee apartment building. Police are treating it as a homicide.  Cashay’s death adds to the growing list of Black transgender woman murdered in Milwaukee, and marks at least the sixth violent killing in the U.S. of a transgender […]

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.

World AIDS Day: Honoring our Legacy of HIV Care and Service

On this World AIDS Day, over 40 years since the start of the HIV epidemic, I am humbled and honored to lead an organization that stands on the shoulders of many founding agencies that were among the first to provide HIV/AIDS services and care in our country. Today, Vivent Health is a large multi-state organization. […]

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

Violence Against the Transgender Community Must Stop

Regina Allen was shot and killed on August 29, becoming the third Black transgender woman to be murdered in Milwaukee in the last ten weeks, and at least the 29th victim of fatal violence nationwide so far in 2022. We say “at least” because too often these deaths go unreported — or misreported. Hate crimes […]

US District Court Ruling in Texas Jeopardizes Access to PrEP

Vivent Health is alarmed and disappointed by Wednesday’s ruling by a federal court in Texas that a provision of the Affordable Care Act requiring businesses to provide health insurance offering HIV-preventive drugs violates the religious freedom of a Christian-run business. The judge, Reed O’Connor of Fort Worth, also called into question mandatory coverage of all preventive […]

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 […]

The Big Think

The Big Think newsletter recently published a profile of the ambitious goal of bringing the number of new HIV cases in St. Louis to zero by 2030. Vivent Health will play a pivotal role in that effort. Read about what’s happening with the Fast-Track Cities Initiative in this informative and inspiring feature. View Email

World AIDS Day Interview

On World AIDS Day 2021, WTMJ Radio AM 620 conducted an air interview with Vivent Health Chief Advocacy Officer Bill Keaton. In the interview, Bill speaks to the progress made in the decades since the start of the AIDS crisis and in the care and treatment of people living with and at risk for HIV. […]

Correcting World AIDS Day Misinformation

During a radio interview on World AIDS Day, Senator Ron Johnson made a number of broad and insensitive statements about the AIDS epidemic dating back to the 1980’s. His statements demand a closer look and correction. Vivent Health was pleased to be brought into the discussion. Get the whole story by reading this article published […]

World AIDS Day 2021

As our nation continues to struggle with the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and comes to grips with a history of injustice toward African Americans, Latinx, people of other races, women, and members of the LGBTQIA community, this year’s World AIDS Day theme is especially significant: “Ending the HIV Epidemic: Equitable Access, Everyone’s Voice.” This theme must […]

Dismantling Systemic Racism in Healthcare

How do we combat systemic racism in health care? There’s a very real and urgent need to address the racial disparities so prevalent in our current system.

A Year After the Jacob Blake Shooting

A year after the Jacob Blake shooting, the urgent call for social justice remains. Here are our reflections on what we’ve learned, especially in Wisconsin, and the miles we still need to go on our journey.

To End HIV, We Need to Start with Ending LGBTQIA Stigma

Wondering how we can end HIV? The conversation starts with ending LGBTQIA stigma and having vital conversations about LGBTQIA rights and equality. The Missouri Non-Discrimination Act (MONA) is a critical step in the right direction. Let’s eliminate the barriers to achieving equity for all.

The Nation’s Overdose Crisis

The nation’s overdose crisis continues to worsen. However, there are some harm reduction techniques and steps we call all take to help alleviate the risks associated with opioid use.

The Vivent Health Medical Home Model of Care: Doing the Right Thing is Also Good Business

The Vivent Home Model of Care presents an alternative health care approach that addresses many of the shortfalls in our national health care system. Here’s why doing the right thing is good business.

Four Decades of Resilience

As we approach World AIDS Day, we honor four decades of resilience in the face of this illness. Reflecting on the lessons we’ve learned so far, it’s evident that our fight and advocacy must continue for those who need our support.

Abdication of Leadership: Toothless Mandates – A Statement by Vivent Health

Welcome news arrived recently with full FDA approval of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine. The final word is in—it is safe, it is effective, it saves lives. Period. We are pleased that the FDA took this important action which clears away all obstacles for corporations to join Vivent Health, as we did in October 2020, and […]

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. […]

Statement by Vivent Health on Honoring George Floyd

The senseless murder of George Floyd a year ago forced us into a long overdue face-to-face reckoning with centuries of racism. Whether you feel hope in the guilty verdict and ongoing demands for equity, or despair that so little is different, we are called to do more to achieve a more fair, more just, and […]

Vivent Health Receives $50,000 Grant from Delta Dental of Missouri

Gift will increase access to quality dental services and health outcomes for people living with HIV in St. Louis Vivent Health announced today that they are the recipient of a $50,000 grant award from Delta Dental of Missouri, the state’s dental benefits leader and a non-profit organization. This gift will ensure over 300 patients affected […]

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 Shooting of Daunte Wright

Yesterday, the Brooklyn Center police department released the body cam footage of the shooting of Daunte Wright during a traffic stop. The horrifying video makes it abundantly clear: the immediate escalation of violence by police officers for a routine traffic stop and misdemeanor warrant caused the death of this young man. Whether or not 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 […]

Statement by Vivent Health on Asian American Hate Crimes

Amidst the emerging and hopeful glimmers of receding Covid-19 new cases, hospitalizations and deaths are we facing even greater challenges?  Are we ignoring a more powerful adversary than even the Coronavirus? With new HIV cases stubbornly high, no longer in decline, and millions without access to health care and life-saving prevention and treatment what force […]

Four Decades of Resilience

December 1st is World AIDS Day – our annual commemoration of the HIV pandemic, the deadliest public health crisis of the past 40 years. More than 75 million people have contracted HIV and the more than 36 million deaths from it have shattered the lives of individuals, families and communities across the globe. The lessons […]

Radical Response: Week One

These are unprecedented times. All of us at Vivent Health are working at full speed to ensure that the Coronavirus pandemic does not deter us from our mission. We will continue to be relentless champions and deliver on our promise to provide quality care and support to people impacted by HIV. Some of our programs […]

Why PrEP Is Worth It

Legal and public policy advocacy on behalf of people living with and people at-risk for HIV have been critical aspects of our response to the epidemic. From fighting against laws and policies that discriminate against people who have HIV, to lobbying in support of same sex marriage and for bans on dangerous conversion therapy practices, […]

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 […]

Liver Health Connection Joins Vivent Health!

Vivent Health is expanding services in the Denver, Colo. area with the merger of Liver Health Connection on November 30. The organization promotes liver health, educates, and supports and advocates on behalf of those affected by liver diseases. It has been an active partner in the fight against HIV and hepatitis C, with the goal […]

Statement by Vivent Health on Transgender Day of Remembrance 2020

Today marks the culmination of Transgender Awareness Week, and I encourage everyone to pause and reflect as we remember the far too many transgender lives we have lost to violence. This year, more than 30 people have been killed because of transphobia in the United States – a staggering number that should force all of […]

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 now Accepting Appointments for Onsite Services

We’ve implemented changes in our facilities to help keep everyone safe. Starting Monday, June 15, 2020, Vivent Health is accepting appointment requests from current and new patients and clients for all services, except for dental care. Individuals can call Vivent Health at (800) 359-9272 or use their MyChart mobile app to make appointments at all […]

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 […]

Help Us Stock Our Food Pantry in St. Louis

Since the outbreak of the coronavirus, Vivent Health has been working diligently to meet the dramatic spike in demand for our food pantry services. This includes adding door-step delivery and providing a 30-day supply of food, which allows our clients to better practice social distancing. But we can’t do this without an increase in food […]

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 […]