Episode 27: "Breaking the Silence: Sexual Health in the South"

Episode 27: "Breaking the Silence: Sexual Health in the South"

May 21, 2026 · 25 min

About this episode

The episode discusses changing the conversation around sexual health in the South, focusing on clinician education and stigma reduction.

What does it take to change the conversation around sexual health in the South? We explore breaking through stigma and building clinician confidence around HIV, PrEP, hepatitis C, and STI prevention. Learn how South Carolina’s clinician education program uses personalization, relationship-building, and community-centered care to support clinicians and expand access to sexual health services. We discuss rural health challenges, clinician engagement, and the power of changing the conversation around sexual health—one clinician at a time. Guest: Tina Skinner, RN, MBA, CIC, APM, HIV/Viral Hepatitis Counseling, Linkage, and Testing, South Carolina Department of Public Health ​Pre-Visit Resource: Clinician Survey

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Host: Anna Morgan-Barsamian

Guest: Tina Skinner

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Organizations: South Carolina Department of Public Health

Places: South Carolina

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