In this episode, Donna sat down with Asia McWright, Director of Operations at Vivent Health, to discuss their new HIV care and prevention center in Highland Park as well as protecting Black children’s futures. 

Together they get specific about what’s available, from specialized HIV care and primary care to an on-site pharmacy, case management, a food pantry designed for dignity, and harm reduction programming including syringe services.

They also unpack the human barriers that keep people from getting help: stigma, fear, and the myths that never seem to fully die. They go over meeting people where they are through mobile outreach, safer sex supplies, and practical support that recognizes social determinants of health like transportation, food insecurity, and housing instability.

Finally, they widen the lens to young people and the uncomfortable truth that many institutions avoid sexual health conversations even when kids need protection most. That includes school policy, school board power, and what parents can do to advocate for their children’s education and wellbeing, including how to think beyond test scores and pay attention to school culture and tracking. 

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