Our vision
Our vision is to make Iowa a place where:
- Transmission of HIV is prevented
- Everyone knows their HIV status
- Everyone living with HIV is valued and respected, has high-quality care and treatment and lives free from stigma and discrimination
All Iowans can help make this vision a reality.
How you can help
As individuals, we can:
- Choose HIV prevention options that work for us
- Get tested for HIV and encourage others to also get tested
- Learn the facts about HIV to fight myths and stigma
As communities, we can:
- Prioritize education and awareness about HIV
- Support and advocate for people living with HIV
- Share feedback and experiences to improve HIV prevention and care services
As healthcare providers, we can:
- Build confidence talking to patients about HIV
- Prioritize screening for HIV and linkage to HIV treatment as part of routine healthcare practice
- Advocate for high quality HIV care and provider education throughout health care systems