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We host crowdsourcing contests to solve health problems!

Judging Criteria and Prizes

January 14, 2019

Judging Criteria

Our panel of expert judges will assess your entries based on:


1. creativity


2. appeal to the local community


3. potential for increasing awareness and uptake of PrEP in Baltimore

We will share the top 20 ideas on the contest website for communities to vote for their favorite.

It will be a great opportunity for you to mobilize your friends, families and anyone you know on social media to vote for you!

Community voting will choose the top 3 finalists of the contest.

Prizes

  • 5 prizes ($15 amazon gift card) will be randomly given to individuals who submit eligible entries
  • 5 prizes ($15 amazon gift cards) will be randomly to individuals who vote for the entries
  • All ideas that score 7/10 or better by our panel of expert judges will be recognized on our website and receive a certificate of commendation from the community steering group
  • Top 3 finalists will be announced in a community event and on our website

1st Prize – $200 hotel gift card

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2nd Prize – $150 local restaurant gift card

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3rd Prize – $ 100 gift cards from local boutique stores or barber shops

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Grand Prize

Last but not least, we will have a team of experts to work with the top 3 finalists to develop a PrEP promotion poster with their ideas.

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Enter Contest!

 

Free Health Care for HIV/STI Services in Baltimore

December 4, 2018

About the Ryan White Part A HIV/AIDS Program

The Baltimore Ryan White Part A Program works with Baltimore City and six surrounding counties (Baltimore, Harford, Howard, Carroll, Anne Arundel, and Queen Annes) to provide HIV-related services to more than 10,000 people each year. The program is for those who do not have sufficient health care coverage or financial

resources for coping with HIV disease. Ryan White fills gaps in care not covered by insurance. Part A funds may be used to provide core medical and support services for people living with HIV disease. Baltimore EMA funds the following medical services:

Core medical services include:

  • Outpatient and ambulatory medical care
  • Oral health
  • Health insurance premium and cost-sharing assistance for low-income individuals
  • Medical nutrition therapy
  • Hospice services
  • Mental health services
  • Substance abuse outpatient care
  • Medical case management, including treatment adherence services.

Support services include:

  • Outreach
  • Medical transportation
  • Substance abuse residential
  • Legal
  • Housing
  • Psychosocial
  • Child care and
  • Food bank services.

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STD Clinics Overview:

Getting yourself tested for sexually transmitted infections is the first step in taking responsibility for your sexual health and the health of your partners. Get a free test for HIV or other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) at one of our STD clinics.

The Bureau of Clinical Services operates two STD Clinics. These clinics provide free and confidential testing, diagnosis and treatment for STIs, including chlamydia, gonorrhea, trichomonas, NGU, syphilis, herpes simplex virus, genital warts (HPV), and HIV.  They also provide testing, diagnosis and treatment for yeast infections, bacterial vaginosis, and Hepatitis C.  The clinics provide Ryan White primary care services for HIV positive clients along with STI testing. The clinics offer services for more than 30,000 patient visits per year.

Overview of Clinic Services 

  • Free and confidential STI testing and treatment
  • HIV testing, treatment, primary care, and specialty services
  • PrEP and PRP for the prevention of HIV
  • Pap tests for cervical cancer screening
  • Testing and treatment for vaginal yeast infection and bacterial vaginosis
  • Pregnancy testing and referrals
  • Hepatitis C testing and treatment
  • Confidential partner notification services for syphilis and HIV
  • Substance use and mental health screenings and referrals
  • Referrals for primary care, dental and vision services

Appointments

No appointment necessary, but patients are encouraged to arrive at the clinic at 8:30 a.m.

Cost

Most services are free.  Please contact clinic for details.

Clinic Locations and Hours:

Druid STD Clinic

1515 W. North Ave, Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0176
Metro Subway: Penn-North Station

Eastern STD Clinic

620 North Caroline St., Baltimore, MD 21205
(410) 396-9410
Metro Subway: Johns Hopkins Hospital

Druid Hours of Operation

Monday – Wednesday: 8:30AM – 5:00PM (must register by 4:00PM)
Thursday: 8:30AM – 1:00PM (must register by noon)
Friday: 8:30AM – 5:00PM (must register by 4:00PM)

Eastern Hours of Operation

Monday – Wednesday: 8:30AM – 5:00PM (must register by 4:00PM)
Thursday: 8:30AM – 1:00PM (must register by noon)
Friday: 8:30AM – 5:00PM (must register by 4:00PM)

HIV/STD Prevention Program Administrative Office Location and Contact Information:

1001 E. Fayette St., Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 396-4448

 

Local HIV Resources

December 3, 2018

Washington, DC

HIV Support Group for African-American Men and Women
Whitman-Walker Clinic
1407 S St., N.W.
Washington, DC 20007
202-797-3591

Inner City Community AIDS Network
710 I St., S.E.
Washington, DC 20003
202-547-7007
202-547-5080 (fax)

Intergroup Minority Project: AIDS Consortium and Trust (IMPACT)
300 I St., N.E. #301
Washington, DC 20002
202-5-IMPACT

National Minority AIDS Council
300 I St., N.E. #400
Washington, DC 20012
202-544-1076

Us Helping Us: People into Living
819 L St., S.E.
Washington, DC
20003-3650
202-842-1337
202-547-1258 (fax)

Baltimore

Find Services by clicking on the image below and type in your city/zip code:

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