CHEcast
CHEcast is a program of the Center for Health Empowerment, a nonprofit sexual health clinic that provides HIV prevention services, including PrEP and PEP, HIV testing and care and STI testing and treatment to our community at little to no cost. We specialize in providing care to people of color and other marginalized communities. We have clinics in both Austin and Dallas and offer convenient telehealth services across Texas. Visit us online at checlinic.org to book an appointment today.
Episodes
47 episodes
HIV Awareness Day- May 18th - Anthony Snipes (AHF) and Guest
May 18th is HIV Vaccine Awareness Day. We are joined by members of the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) to have a discussion on this Awarness day in 2022. Special Guest:Anthony J. Snipes, MPA, ICMA-CMRegional Director - Tex...
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National Women & Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness day Discussion- 10 March2022 #NWGHAAD
National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NWGHAAD) is an annual, nationwide observance, led by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office on Women's Healt...
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CHEcast Season 3 Episode 2 Andryan B-Mythos Lounge Feb 7th Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Welcome to Season 3 Episode 2 of the CHEcast, with our guest Andryan Brown owner of Mythos Lounge to honor Feb 7th Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Mythos is the first and only Black owned LGBTQIA+ nightlife destination in the Austin, Tx. We p...
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CHEcast Season 3 Episode 1: A Conversation w/ Angel Flores from Queer Eye
Welcome to Season 3 Episode 1 of the CHEcast, with our first guest of the season... Angel Flores!!! Angel is a trans barbell athlete and advocate who received her public debut in Season 6 Episode 2 of Queer Eye. She has quickly risen to fame an...
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CHEcast Season 3 Episode 0: Welcome Our New Co-Host, Eric!
Introducing... Season 3 of the CHEcast!! We've missed y'all! We are also so excited to announce our new host this season, Eric Garcia, who is the newest member of CHE's outreach team! Tune in to learn more about Eric and his hopes for t...
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CHEcast: Last Episode of Season 2
We’ve finally reached the end of Season 2! Thank you everyone for listening! Listen to our final episode with Marcus as we discuss what’s next for the CHEcast and the Center for Health Empowerment, as well as what our plans are for Season 3. We...
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CHEcast 42: Back to School w/ Dr. Little
What time is it?? It's back to school time!!!In this episode of the CHEcast, we speak to Dr. Patrice Little about all things sexual health, especially within the college demographic! According to the Centers for Disease Control, nearly ...
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CHEcast Ep 41: Abortion Access w/ Kat
As the COVID-19 pandemic began to unravel, we saw an increase in barriers to abortion access due to the widespread shutdown of clinics across the nation. Even at a time when healthcare was limited due to social distancing measures, politicians,...
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CHEcast Ep 40: Parallels b/n the COVID-19 and HIV/AIDS Pandemics w/ Mireya Treviño
In the last 50 years, we have experienced two big pandemics, the HIV/AIDS crisis of the 1980s-1990s, and the current pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2. While these two viruses may be different in transmission mode and in the symptoms they generate,...
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Episode 40
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CHEcast Ep 39: Eric Taylor - PrEP for Sexual Wellness
On this week’s episode of the CHECast, we have a conversation with Nurse Practitioner Eric Taylor on the importance of PrEP for sexual wellness! In this episode, we’ll take a deep dive into the effectiveness of PrEP, address FAQs, and emphasize...
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CHEcast Ep 38: What's happening in the Texas Special Session? w/ Ric Galvan
While we thought the 87th Texas Legislative Session had reached it's end on May 31st, Gov. Greg Abbott announced that he would be holding a 30-day Special Session with 11 items on the agenda in July. In a call to fight for our democracy, 59 Dem...
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CHEcast Ep 37: Special Guest Rex & Cher ASP Cares
In this episode of the CHECast, we talk to Rex Green and Cher Golding from ASP Cares Pharmacy. Tune in to get a deep dive as to how they provide services for underserved communities and learn more about their relationship with CHE. Oh, and did ...
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CHEcast Ep 36: Introducing UT Gabi
In this Episode of the CHECast we welcome Gabi to the Center for Health Empowerment Cast. HERE'S GABI! oh and she is a student at University of Texas (UT). --Additional Notes, Links, corrections and Context for this Episode--...
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CHECast Ep 35: Happy Pride!
Marcus and Steve chat about Pride, Austin weather and crypto currency.Hope you are enjoying your summer. --Additional Notes, Links, corrections and Context for this Episode--Center for...
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CHECast Ep 34: June is Pride Month with special Guest Marco Hernandez
In this week's episode, Tapakorn and Steve are joined by Marco Hernandez from the CHE Staff in Honduras to discuss Stonewall June 28 1969. Additionally Marco informs us about Pride in Honduras as well a some background on what CHE Relief wa...
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Episode 34
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CHECast Ep 33: Juneteenth Eric Taylor CEO of Pryority Male LLC.
Juneteenth is June 19. "Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States." -Juneteenth.com June is
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CHECast Ep 32: A talk with Rocky Lane (Austin Black Pride)
In this episode Marcus and Steve have a candid conversation with Austin's own Rocky Lane.Rocky Lane is an Activist/Artist/2020 Census Advisor & Awesome Activity Administrator. Please enjoy this episode; also virtually&nb...
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Season 2
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Episode 32
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CHECast Ep 31: Introducing Eric Taylor - Pryority Male LLC
Tapakorn and Steve learn about health 'Man'-tenance from the newest member of the CHEcast The CEO Eric Taylor of Pryority Male.We packed a whole lot of information in the episode. Enjoy and share.-Additional Notes, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 31
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CHECast Ep 30: Generic HIV Prevention Medication
Tapakorn and Marcus inform Steve on the New Generic HIV Prevention Medication; while Steve sparks a conversation about crypto currency SHIBA INU Coin (SHIB). Go SHIBArmy. --Additional Notes, Links, Corrections, and Context for ...
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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CHECast Ep 29: Introducing Marcus Sanchez
In this episode Tapakorn and Steve welcome Marcus Sanchez to the Center for Health Empowerment (CHE) team. --Additional Notes, Corrections, and Context for this Episode--
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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🅴 CHECast Ep. 27: Discussing Lil Nas 'Montero' X; with Comedian Steve Hill. 🅴
In this episode our special guest is Activist / Comedian Steve Hill aka 'SATAN'. Mr. Hill begins the episode with his origin story; after a few technical glitches, we delve into the recent video released by Lil Nas X en...
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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CHECast Episode 26: Texas Strike force with Evany Turk (Positive Women's Network)
On this episode of the CHECast our special guest is Evany Turk, National Field Organizer for the Positive Women’s Network-USA. Evany is discussing Texas Strike Force’s involvement with the current Texas legislation which is currently i...
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CHECast Ep 25: Tapakorn, Steve, & Jay - Vaccine 1st Shot Story
In this episode of the CHECast the discussion begins with the stories of Jay and Steve receiving their first vaccine shots. Center for Health Empowerment
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CHECast Ep 24: St. Patrick's Day
Tapakorn and Steve discuss everything Saint Patrick's day; while Jay is off getting his vaccine. Happy Saint Patrick's day to you all. Center for Health Empowerment
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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CHECast Ep.23: National Womens & Girl Awareness Day Special (Honoring Black women)
This is a special edition: National Women's & Girls Awareness Day Special where we discuss Honoring Black Women.Our Special Guest is Evany Turk, National Field Organizer for the Positive Women's Network - USA. Join PWN-USA i...
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