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Healthcare has improved dramatically over the years. It’s also more accessible now than ever. But not everyone has enjoyed these advancements. Many groups have been left behind. There is a growing healthcare disparities gap between LGBT individuals and their heterosexual counterparts. Addressing Orlando’s LGBT Healthcare Disparities is a complex issue. Finding solutions will not only…

Why OIC’s Community Advisory Board Continues to Grow Some might wonder why a private medical practice has a Community Advisory Board (CAB) so let’s start the beginning. Many simply know Orlando Immunology Center (OIC) as a great doctor’s office, but, surprise, the entire 3rd floor works to shape the future of healthcare through clinical research. Beginning over 20 years ago, OIC’s Clinical Research…

Expert doctors from Orlando Immunology Center (OIC) reveal what you need to know about the world’s largest HIV conference taking place this week. The annual Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI) is March 4-7, 2019. Our experts have been attending for almost 20 years. Additionally, OIC has the only experts from Central Florida presenting clinical research at…

HIV reduced by 55% in England over a 2 year period a new study shows. Dana Ogaz of Public Health England made the presentation at the Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI 2019). The study shows the incidence of new HIV infections dropping 55% during two year period in men who have sex with men…

Data recently compiled revealed an alarming HIV increase in Orlando’s youth. The rising number of HIV cases in youth ages 13-24 is a complex issue. Working together to educate and raise awareness, we can all contribute to ending HIV in Orlando’s youth. (Young and don’t have time for all these words? Still want info and…

Don’t know anything about the work going into finding a HIV vaccine? Then this beginners guide to HIV Vaccine Awareness Day is perfect for you! What is HIV Vaccine Awareness Day? Let’s start with “What is a vaccine”? A vaccine is a prevention measure. Vaccinations protect against us from serious illnesses like the measles, polio,…

Not exactly. A new study reveals troubling insights plus we’ll give quick tips for better health. The Health of Millennials is incredible, Right? For example, you can’t get on social media without seeing a check in at a fitness studio. Or striking a perfect forearm-stand Scorpion Pose. But are these Insta moments giving us an…

Impulse Group Orlando is creating a unique experience to Nourish, Hydrate, Relax and Renew! No spoilers so let’s just say its a fabulous “Oasis”! It’s here! Free HIV testing at One Magical Weekend! I get it, you don’t think “HIV testing” is exciting. Impulse Group Orlando is leading the effort for 2019! In other words, its not…

There’s been a dramatic increase of anti-transgender violence over the last year. Therefore, The American Medical Association (AMA) is adopting new policies to address the issue. These new polices will focus on preventing anti-transgender violence. In addition, they aim to bring national attention to the growing issue. The AMA is the premier national physician organization in…

You deserve the best LGBT doctor Certainly there should be no secrets to finding the best LGBT doctor or ally for you. So no matter where you fall on the LGBT or ally spectrum, you deserve great medical care. Period. However, if you’re a part of this community you already know how hard it is…