HIV self-testing (HIVST) is an important tool in addressing the global HIV epidemic. A US CDC-funded program, Together TakeMeHome, will mail over 1 million free HIVSTs nationwide. The program began March 2023 and has already distributed over 160,000 HIVSTs. Emory and Building Healthy Online Communities will discuss the program’s background, implementation, and key lessons learned.
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Professor Travis Sanchez |
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Jennifer Hecht Jennifer Hecht has worked in sexual health and substance use for over 20 years. She is Co-founder & Director of Building Healthy Online Communities, partnering public health and dating apps to further HIV/STI prevention. She is Executive Director at Springboard HealthLab, which fosters bold ideas in public health to advance health equity. |
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Ruth Dana Ruth Dana is an Associate Director of Programs with the Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University. They are the Program Director for the nationwide mailed HIV self-testing program, Together TakeMeHome and have previously worked on research studies focused on HIV self-testing, prevention, and technological health tools. |