Stigma Around HIV

In this episode, Dante Gennaro and Peta-Gaye Tomlinson collaborate with Jordan Wynn to focus on expanding PrEP awareness and access for youth populations. The episode opens with a clear foundational overview of PrEP, how it works, and why early education is vital for adolescent health. The discussion moves into the unique structural barriers young people … Read More Read More

On this episode of Getting2U, hosts Peta-Gaye Tomlinson and Dante Gennaro spotlight the nation’s first Mobile Healthcare Pharmacy Van. Joined by Dr. Sandra Springer, Professor of Medicine at Yale School of Medicine and Founder of the InSTRIDE Research Lab, the discussion explores the launch of the nation’s first mobile retail pharmacy, patient services on the … Read More Read More

On this episode of Getting2U, hosts Peta-Gaye Tomlinson and Dante Gennaro spotlight the nation’s first Mobile Healthcare Pharmacy Van. Joined by Dr. Sandra Springer, Professor of Medicine at Yale School of Medicine and Founder of the InSTRIDE Research Lab, the discussion explores the launch of the nation’s first mobile retail pharmacy, patient services on the … Read More Read More

Dante Gennaro, Peta-Gaye Tomlinson, and guest Jordan Wynn tackle the critical issue of provider bias and its direct impact on health equity in HIV care. The episode distinguishes between implicit and explicit biases, analyzing how underlying assumptions about race, gender identity, and sexual orientation manifest during clinical interactions. Specific examples of gatekeeping are examined, including … Read More Read More

On this episode of Getting2U, hosts Dante Gennaro and Peta-Gaye Tomlinson explore the intersection of HIV and homelessness. Joined by Erika Mott, Senior Program Director at Advancing Connecticut Together (ACT), the discussion examines the evolution of housing systems, key barriers and gaps, the role of community partnerships, and advocacy efforts that support housing stability and … Read More Read More

On this episode of Getting2U, hosts Dante Gennaro and Peta-Gaye Tomlinson explore the intersection of HIV and homelessness. Joined by Erika Mott, Senior Program Director at Advancing Connecticut Together (ACT), the discussion examines the evolution of housing systems, key barriers and gaps, the role of community partnerships, and advocacy efforts that support housing stability and … Read More Read More

In this episode of Getting2U, hosts Peta-Gaye Tomlinson and Dante Gennaro welcome Jordan Wynn, Planning Program Coordinator for the Greater Hartford Ryan White Planning Council. Together, they explore the complex origins of HIV stigma, tracing its historical roots across media, religious institutions, and widespread misinformation. The discussion breaks down the crucial differences between internalized and … Read More Read More

Continuing the conversation from part one, Dante Gennaro and Peta-Gaye Tomlinson rejoin Amy Jin Johnson to explore practical methods for managing and disrupting implicit bias in clinical and daily environments. This episode delves into the crucial distinction between intent and impact, examining how genuine good intentions can still lead to negative consequences in care delivery. … Read More Read More

Continuing the conversation from part one, Dante Gennaro and Peta-Gaye Tomlinson rejoin Amy Jin Johnson to explore practical methods for managing and disrupting implicit bias in clinical and daily environments. This episode delves into the crucial distinction between intent and impact, examining how genuine good intentions can still lead to negative consequences in care delivery. … Read More Read More

In the first installment of this two-part series on Getting2U, hosts Dante Gennaro and Peta-Gaye Tomlinson take a deep dive into the concept of implicit bias and its significant role in HIV prevention, care, and treatment. They are joined by Amy Jin Johnson, Executive Director of Project Implicit, to demystify how these subconscious thoughts form, … Read More Read More