Dr. DeJesus Presented the Chuck Hummer, III, Visionary Award

Congratulations to Dr. DeJesus for winning the Chuck Hummer, III, Visionary Award presented at this year’s Headdress Ball benefiting Hope and Help Center of Central Florida, Inc. The award is given annually to individuals in the community who have made a difference in the fight against HIV/AIDS.

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Dr. DeJesus Recognized by Orlando Magazine

For the 5th consecutive year, Dr. DeJesus has been recognized by his peers in Orlando Magazine for his work as medical director at Orlando Immunology Center. Dr. DeJesus is a graduate from the University of Puerto Rico, School of Medicine. He completed his Internal Medicine training and Infectious Disease fellowship at the Medical College of…

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Join OIC at the 2015 AIDS Walk Orlando

Orlando Immunology Center is pleased to announce that we will again be sponsoring a team at this year’s 2015 AIDS Walk Orlando.  If you are interested in joining our team or donating to this worthwhile cause, please let us know. Saturday, March 28, 2015 In Florida, 15% of all new HIV infections reported among females…

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OIC Wins Wave Award for Favorite Local Healthcare Professional

The Orlando Immunology Center (OIC) announced today they have received the Central Florida/Orlando 2015 Watermark Awards for Variety and Excellence (WAVE) Award for favorite local healthcare professional. “We see this as a huge honor and will continue to do everything in our power to help patients from all walks of life be healthy, happy and…

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Addressing Orlando’s LGBT Healthcare Disparities

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…

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Why OIC’s Community Advisory Board Continues to Grow

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…

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Expert Doctors Reveal What You Need to Know About the Worlds Largest HIV Conference

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…

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New Study: HIV Reduced 55%

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…

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Stopping the alarming HIV increase in Orlando’s youth – NYHAAD

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…

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Beginners Guide to HIV Vaccine Awareness Day

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,…

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The Health of Millennials: Its good…Right?

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…

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It’s here! Free HIV testing at One Magical Weekend!

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…

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US Doctors Focus on Preventing Anti-Transgender Violence

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…

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12 Secrets to Finding the Best LGBT Doctor for You

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…

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