MLP Research at UCF College of Medicine

We are a group of researchers and community stakeholders promoting the integration of legal and health services to address social determinants of health.

[MLP Research at UCF College of Medicine @MLPResearch]

Research team leader @latinoactivist presenting on MLP at #ISAM2024 last week!

[Omar Martinez JD MPH MS @latinoactivist]

Here’s my official ‘Yes, I actually presented at #ISAM2024’ shot! 🎤📊 Incredibly grateful for our fantastic team and, most importantly, our study participants, for their invaluable contributions to science and advancing the evidence behind #MedicalLegalPartnerships #MLPs

[MLP Research at UCF College of Medicine @MLPResearch]

We are excited to announce the launch of our latest initiative! We are partnering with @HopeAndHelpInc and @clsmf to conduct a Medical_Legal Partnership for formerly incarcerated individuals with HIV. #HIV #HIVawareness #Orlando #HIVresearch #legalaid

[MLP Research at UCF College of Medicine @MLPResearch]

At this time, we are recruiting individuals to be part of the Community Advisory Board for the Medical Legal Partnership program for formerly incarcerated individuals living with HIV.

I am providing you all with the link here as well: https://t.co/MvnNyX4wkh

[MLP Research at UCF College of Medicine @MLPResearch]

Cultivating Trust Through Honesty, Sharing Your HIV Journey with a Partner | Advice
https://t.co/cSrFrz9iJu

[MLP Research at UCF College of Medicine @MLPResearch]

Five Tips for Self-Care of your Mental Health
Visit our Facebook page to learn more: https://t.co/saQrQluaSJ

[MLP Research at UCF College of Medicine @MLPResearch]

Challenge the quiet corners of rural landscapes, where communities are closely knit, and a silent battle rages on one fought not with weapons but with words and judgment.
https://t.co/JXRh7CJ4N6

[MLP Research at UCF College of Medicine @MLPResearch]

At this time, we are recruiting individuals to be part of the Community Advisory Board for the Medical Legal Partnership program for formerly incarcerated individuals living with HIV. Please help us by sharing the flyer on social media platforms. https://t.co/MvnNyX4wkh

[Omar Martinez JD MPH MS @latinoactivist]

Had an incredible meeting with our colleagues from Community Legal Services and Hope & Help. Feeling optimistic as we finalize the last steps before the launch of our medical-legal partnership trial #legalaid #MLP #formerlyincarceratedindividuals #HIV #preventivelegalaid

[MLP Research at UCF College of Medicine @MLPResearch]

Despite the increased hazards of COVID-19 to immunocompromised patients, the percentage of people with HIV in prison scarcely budged. We examine the data that shows how Black men in the South are disproportionately affected by the HIV and prison epidemics.
https://t.co/tu5Jh6V4gA

[MLP Research at UCF College of Medicine @MLPResearch]

Medical-legal partnerships (MLPs) provide an integrated structural solution that has the potential to improve medical and psychological outcomes for HIV-positive patients. Great article to read 🔽👇
https://t.co/ew47MpwCin

[MLP Research at UCF College of Medicine @MLPResearch]

With immense gratitude, I want to thank all of the peer navigators for the incredible work they do! We are happy to share that we continue to reach our recruitment milestones for our medical legal partnership study with #PWH #barriolegalaid #HIV #legalaid #structuralinterventions

[Omar Martinez JD MPH MS @latinoactivist]

Looking forward to engaging colleagues in a discussion to advance the science of medical legal partnerships and structural interventions to address gaps in #HIVcare! Also excited to be back in my alma mater #gatorland #UF Register ➡️ https://t.co/WaVZjbUSJR

[Omar Martinez JD MPH MS @latinoactivist]

Our #prelimresearch on MLPs documents importance of:1) identifying level of severity of health-harming legal needs;2) initiating action to resolve legal issues early on in the process;&3) coordinating with partners to support patients, including #comm b/w health & legal teams 3/3

[National Center for Medical-Legal Partnership @National_MLP]

Happening now: Best Practices in Screening and Data Collection for MLPs Serving Immigrant Populations. You do not want to miss this excellent panel!

It's not too late--join now! https://t.co/YvAGiUYVia

cc: @latinoactivist, Emily Arnold @UCSFCAPS, and Rodrigo Stein @LaClinica2.

[National Center for Medical-Legal Partnership @National_MLP]

Does your Health Center serve sensitive populations? Hear from @LatinoActivist, Rodrigo Stein @LaClinica2, & Emily Arnold @UCSF as they discuss best practices for screening & data collection with specific focus on immigrant populations. Register today: https://t.co/YvAGiUYVia

[National Center for Medical-Legal Partnership @National_MLP]

We have another exciting event slated for March 3! In the second session of our Toolkit Series, learn to screen & collect data in ways that don’t pose barriers or create risk for immigrant patients. Register now! https://t.co/YvAGiUYVia

[National Center for Medical-Legal Partnership @National_MLP]

Mark your calendars! We’ve partnered with #medleg practitioners at @georgetownHJA, @ynhhealth, and @cca_ct to create a learning collab focused on maternal and child health outcomes beginning on March 3. Reserve your spot today: https://t.co/dDit9a1Fn7

[Omar Martinez JD MPH MS @latinoactivist]

Save the date ⬇️ “Bringing lawyers onto the health center care team to promote patient & community health” #MLPs #Immigrants Toolkit Webinar Series! Excited to join @National_MLP
familia to advance #MLP science Register here: https://t.co/kchNozW8zQ

[Omar Martinez JD MPH MS @latinoactivist]

A much-deserved shout out to Celena Morrison, executive director at the Mayor’s Office of LGBT Affairs, for her leadership in advocating for medical legal partnerships to support #HIVcare. We couldn’t have done this without her scientific contributions and unconditional support!

[Omar Martinez JD MPH MS @latinoactivist]

We are excited to announce our NIH funded study, which will focus on medical legal partnerships to improve HIV care continuum outcomes #BarrioLegalAid #MedicalLegalPartnerships Learn more ⬇️
https://t.co/5OF5rZ4rjn