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← EquiTEA3 Nov 2025 · 21 min

Unspoken Truths: HIV Awareness in the Latinx Community

Unspoken Truths: HIV Awareness in the Latinx Community3 Nov 202521 min

<p>On this episode of EquiTEA, Juan sits down with Dr. Carlos Calderon, Medical Director of the HIV/STD Early Intervention Program at Riverside University Health System- Public Health, for a powerful conversation in honor of National Latinx HIV &amp; AIDS Awareness Day, observed October 15th. Together, they unpack the disproportionate impact of HIV on Hispanic/Latinx communities, spotlight the life-saving importance of testing and early detection and confront the stigma that continues to surround the virus.</p><p> </p><p>Resources: </p><p>To get connected with HIV/STD resources, please visit: <a href="https://ruhealth.org/public-health/rivco-hiv-std-program">https://ruhealth.org/public-health/rivco-hiv-std-program</a></p>