September is national disease literacy month
The purpose of National Disease Literacy Month is to help improve a person’s understanding of their diagnosis and the associated services needed to make prompt and appropriate care decisions. High Impacto is using this month to invite everyone to educate themselves about having a positive diagnosis of the chronic disease – the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). HIV […]
Turned on by Freedom: Happy Independence Day
There’s no better way to celebrate the contributions of this country’s founders than with a barbecue, some fireworks, and a little alone time with your partner. Holidays offer time for good conversation, time to relax, to enjoy a good meal, and good wine. It is a time for self-indulgence or to please friends and family. […]
Everyone deserves to live free, equal, and healthy: Happy Pride Month
In the history of the United States and the world, many minority groups have not been treated in the same way and many places continue to be treated differently. They have been denied many rights, such as access to public places, and are not protected by certain laws. One of the minority groups that had […]
Memorial Day all year round: together we will make a difference
The month of May ends one day after commemorating Memorial Day. This day is also considered the unofficial beginning of summer in the United States and gives way to June when LGBTQ Pride is celebrated. High Impacto is using this space to honor all the people who sacrificed to preserve all of the freedoms that Americans […]
It’s spring season: Are you ready for fun?
We are in the second month of the spring season! According to the weather calendar, spring will always begin on March 1, ending on May 31. Warmer spring weather and increased daylight hours make it the best season. In spring, the temperature rises, the trees burst into bloom, there are more hours of light, and […]
Women’s Month: Women remain more vulnerable to HIV
During Women’s History Month, many women are recognized for their talent or achievements. It is important to raise awareness of how women from all backgrounds, races, and ethnicities can play an important role in society. Their role and contributions are essential and indispensable legacies of which we can be proud, comforted; that inspire courage and […]
Women: let’s talk beyond sexual health!
One way to celebrate how women’s efforts and courage throughout history have enabled them to gain more opportunities and enjoy their rights is to speak beyond their sexual health. We hope that we’ll all remember that many women next to us are fighting racism, discrimination, HIV stigma, gender equality, and many other challenges just because […]
Free Health Insurance
Since 2019 we are achieving our goals related to increased HIV testing, linkage to care and access to PrEP (the pill that prevents HIV). We are part of the “Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE)” initiative in the United States. We also provide HIV prevention education to all members of the community, including educational materials and […]
Help for HIV treatment
We offer accompaniment to seek and receive medical services for HIV using the intervention called ARTAS-Antiretroviral Treatment and Access to Services. An intervention used to assist clients in independently navigating the medical care system. Help is provided to people with a positive HIV diagnosis to receive treatment with or without health insurance.