STI & HIV Prevention at the Kenneth Young Center

STI & HIV Testing in Suburban Cook, & Collar Counties in Illinois

[STI & HIV Prevention at the Kenneth Young Center @flickoffhiv]

Get tested for #HIV today! #DoingIt and knowing your status helps you take charge of your #sexualhealth. Learn more: https://t.co/KoteR8ryCd.

[STI & HIV Prevention at the Kenneth Young Center @flickoffhiv]

In observance of the coming Christmas & New Year's Day Holiday, KYC's offices will be closed on December 25, 2023 and January 1st, 2024. Our crisis and community-based teams will continue serving the communities, and our Drop-In Centers will remain open.

[STI & HIV Prevention at the Kenneth Young Center @flickoffhiv]

Relationships can take some work, but #HIV prevention does not have to be hard.

Visit https://t.co/Fx6OUXBeyQ for more information.

[STI & HIV Prevention at the Kenneth Young Center @flickoffhiv]

Trouble remembering to take your #HIV meds? There are ways to make your regimen easier, such as using a pill container or a mobile app. Learn more: https://t.co/QH3kVsGoLC #HIVTreatmentWorks

[STI & HIV Prevention at the Kenneth Young Center @flickoffhiv]

When you know, YOU KNOW!

The only way to your find out your HIV status is to get tested. #HIVselftests can provide results in as little as 20 minutes and no matter your test results, you have options. Learn more: https://t.co/IUuJcKO0Ij

#StopHIVTogether #HIVTestMyWay

[STI & HIV Prevention at the Kenneth Young Center @flickoffhiv]

Staying in #HIV care is an important part of your journey to achieving an undetectable viral load.

Explore your treatment options: https://t.co/MhdMrwJj00

#StopHIVTogether

[STI & HIV Prevention at the Kenneth Young Center @flickoffhiv]

Getting tested for #HIV is the first step to staying healthy.

Learn more: https://t.co/L2p7p2BBID

#StopHIVTogether

[STI & HIV Prevention at the Kenneth Young Center @flickoffhiv]

One way of working against that stigma is speaking freely and educating others about HIV testing and it's importance in ensuring we get to that undetectable status.

Schedule your HIV & STI Test today by clicking the link in our bio 🔺

[STI & HIV Prevention at the Kenneth Young Center @flickoffhiv]

🌍 On this World AIDS Day, we remember those we've lost, honor the strength of those living with HIV/AIDS, and ending the current stigma surrounding HIV/AIDS. [con.]

[STI & HIV Prevention at the Kenneth Young Center @flickoffhiv]

Let’s remember ways you WON’T get HIV⬇️

❌ sitting near someone who has HIV.

❌ eating food prepared by someone who has HIV.

❌ having sex with someone with an undetectable viral load.

Learn more to #StopHIVStigma: https://t.co/ZfKKrsagm0 #StopHIVTogether

[STI & HIV Prevention at the Kenneth Young Center @flickoffhiv]

Our office will be closed on Thursday, November 23! 🍂 We will resume regular business hours the following day.

[STI & HIV Prevention at the Kenneth Young Center @flickoffhiv]

The H in HIV stands for human. #HIV can affect anyone regardless of their sexual orientation, race, gender, or age. Let’s educate ourselves and one another about the facts and #StopHIVStigma. Learn how: https://t.co/ZfKKrsagm0 #StopHIVTogether

[STI & HIV Prevention at the Kenneth Young Center @flickoffhiv]

Your voice matters! Take pride in speaking out and educating others about #HIV. Choose your words and actions intentionally to #StopHIVStigma.

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#lgbtqchicago #STI #STITesting #gettested #sexualhealth #stopaids #stophiv #hiv #m4m #hivhealth #doingit #PEP

[CDC HIV @CDC_HIV]

New CDC report shows #PrEP, treatment, and other #HIV outcomes have improved, though longstanding factors limit gains among Black and Hispanic/Latino people.

Read more: https://t.co/IPBSYilLsN

[CDC HIV @CDC_HIV]

Providers: Many transgender people face barriers to accessing health care. You can help by providing welcoming and supportive HIV prevention and care services.

Visit HIV Nexus to learn about patient-centered strategies for care. https://t.co/fO3BKO4WIZ

#TransAwarenessWeek

[STI & HIV Prevention at the Kenneth Young Center @flickoffhiv]

This Trans Awareness Week, let’s support the health & wellbeing of trans & nonbinary people by celebrating trans joy, standing up against transphobia, gender discrimination, & HIV stigma, & doing our part to support equity in all forms.‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈

#StopHIVTogether #StopHIVStigma

[STI & HIV Prevention at the Kenneth Young Center @flickoffhiv]

Our deep­est appre­ci­a­tion and thanks to our com­mu­ni­ty and cri­sis teams who con­tin­ue to serve the high­est needs of those we serve 24 hours a day. https://t.co/FOl0FXf2Dl

#TogetherWeThrive #WeAreKYC

[STI & HIV Prevention at the Kenneth Young Center @flickoffhiv]

In cel­e­bra­tion of our staff, we will be clos­ing our offices ear­ly on Fri­day, Novem­ber 10th at noon, for a gathering of grat­i­tude. We will be open dur­ing reg­u­lar oper­at­ing hours the fol­low­ing day.

[STI & HIV Prevention at the Kenneth Young Center @flickoffhiv]

Your sexual health matters! Taking control of your sex life means knowing your #HIV prevention options and making the best decisions for YOU. Explore your options.

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#lgbtqchicago #STI #STITesting #gettested #sexualhealth #stopaids #stophiv #hiv #prep #hivhealth #doingit

[STI & HIV Prevention at the Kenneth Young Center @flickoffhiv]

English translation: HIV stigma is a barrier to someone getting tested. Help promote HIV testing in your community. Learn how.

[STI & HIV Prevention at the Kenneth Young Center @flickoffhiv]

El estigma del #HIV es una barrera para que alguien se haga la prueba. Ayuda a promover la prueba del VIH en tu comunidad. Aprende cómo: https://t.co/rZRYDS6kGo

Schedule your FREE HIV or STI Test today by clicking the link in our bio ✅

#DetengamosJuntosElVIH