Unspoken Truths: HIV Awareness in the Latinx Community

Unspoken Truths: HIV Awareness in the Latinx Community

November 6, 2025 · 21 min · Season 3 · Episode 1

About this episode

This episode features a discussion on the impact of HIV in the Latinx community and the importance of testing and early detection.

On this episode of EquiTEA, Juan sits down with Dr. Carlos Calderon, Medical Director of the HIV/STD Early Intervention Program at Riverside University Health System- Public Health, for a powerful conversation in honor of National Latinx HIV & AIDS Awareness Day, observed Oct. 15. Together, they unpack the disproportionate impact of HIV on Hispanic/Latinx communities, spotlight the life-saving importance of testing and early detection and confront the stigma that continues to surround the virus. Resources: To get connected with HIV/STD resources, please visit: ⁠https://ruhealth.org/public-health/rivco-hiv-std-program

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