We are a grassroots community response focused on ending the HIV epidemic in the Austin area.
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3 Jun 2021
Hey #ATX! Do you want to get involved w/ the #fasttrackcities work here in town to help eliminate #HIV in #Austin? We'd love for you to join our team of volunteers. DM us & RT or reply & tag someone who you think would be interested! #EndHIVATX #EndHIVEpidemic #EndHIVStigma
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11 Jul 2022
Monkeypox is in Austin-Travis County. Typical symptoms include fever, malaise, and a rash that may appear as pimples or blisters. If you feel sick, stay home and call your health care provider. For more information, visit austintexas.gov/department/m….
ALT Visual depictions of Monkeypox rashes, which can appear as pimples or blisters. The photos are credited to the NHS England High Consequence Infectious Diseases Network and the UK Health Security Agency.
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8 Feb 2022
Join us Thursday, February 24th from 1:00-3:00 PM for the Austin/Travis County Fast-Track Cities Re-launch to go over our action plan priorities for 2022. Register at: eventbrite.com/e/fast-track-….
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8 Feb 2022
We are also offering 3 identical orientation sessions that will cover the background and history of how FTC addresses HIV in our community. The session times and registration sites are listed in the flyer below.
Fast-Track Cities Austin retweeted
6 Aug 2021
Free school supplies, health resources, vaccines and more.
Join us for the Back-to-School Science Roundup at CommUnityCare North Central Saturday, August 7 from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m
bit.ly/BacktoSchool-NorthCen…
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Fast-Track Cities Austin retweeted
6 Aug 2021
We can't wait to see everyone for this amazing webinar on Monday! Register today: tinyurl.com/4meps9ut
#40YearsofHIV #40YearsofAIDS #HIV #PLWH #BlackWomensHealth #featurefriday
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2 Aug 2021
Are you looking for a way to get involved with ending #HIV in #Austin? Join us! It is a fun way to network w/ others here in town. DM us for more info!
3 Jun 2021
Hey #ATX! Do you want to get involved w/ the #fasttrackcities work here in town to help eliminate #HIV in #Austin? We'd love for you to join our team of volunteers. DM us & RT or reply & tag someone who you think would be interested! #EndHIVATX #EndHIVEpidemic #EndHIVStigma
Fast-Track Cities Austin retweeted
2 Aug 2021
Councilwoman Vanessa Fuentes, District 2 will be on Health Talk tomorrow at 8AM to discuss COVID-19 Vaccination Hesitancy
📻 Tune in at 8 a.m. on KAZI FM 88.7
🎧 Listen online: KAZIFM.org
📞 Listeners can call in with questions to 512-836-2887
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Fast-Track Cities Austin retweeted
28 Jul 2021
THE CONVERSATION / LA CONVERSACIÓN provides accurate accessible information about #CovidVaccines
Doctors, nurses and community health workers answer questions about COVID vaccine safety, efficacy, access:
tinyurl.com/c442arbu
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Fast-Track Cities Austin retweeted
2 Aug 2021
This is a huge step in stopping the spread of HIV! PrEP is a great way to prevent the spread of HIV, but many people who need it most have the least access to information. That’s why we made our Black women and PrEP resource: blackaids.org/campaign/black…
2 Aug 2021
Now that it is mandated that insurance companies must cover PrEP and its related services, our next step is to ensure that people who are uninsured or underinsured have access to HIV prevention services.
npr.org/2021/07/29/102225527…
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2 Aug 2021
RT @GreaterThanAIDS: "PrEP makes me feel like I am able to take my health into my own hands. It gives me a lot less anxiety."
Brandon shar…
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Fast-Track Cities Austin retweeted
2 Aug 2021
Embrace Austin is accepting applications for three new board members to help us scale up our programs, build sustainable systems, and help us move closer to our vision of a vibrant and diverse LGBTQIA2 Austin. 💗
Applications & more info can be found at embraceaustin.com/apply!
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Fast-Track Cities Austin retweeted
2 Aug 2021
Have you registered yet? The Achieving Together Texas Black Women's Affinity Group always puts on the best webinars and you don't want to miss this one y'all! One week from today. Register here: tinyurl.com/4meps9ut
#HIV #PLWH #40YearsofAIDS #40YearsofHIV
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Fast-Track Cities Austin retweeted
29 Jul 2021
COVID-related hospitalizations are increasing as the #DeltaVariant continues to circulate.
Get vaccinated. 📞 311 or 💻 Vaccines.gov
Stay masked.
Stop the summer surge.
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Time to get creative! @HHSgov launched the HIV Challenge and is seeking your ideas for innovative community engagement strategies to reduce #HIV-related #Stigma and #Disparities. A total of $760,000 will be awarded to 15 winners over 3 phases. Learn more: ms.spr.ly/6017nmCFf
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CDC awarded $117M to #EndHIVEpidemic jurisdictions to rebuild and begin to expand #HIV prevention and treatment efforts as the U.S. continues to respond to #COVID19. bit.ly/3BOsF2g
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Fast-Track Cities Austin retweeted
27 Jul 2021
Join @ProjectECHO, @AetcUnm, & @valleyaids for this upcoming webinar next week discussing the differences in #HIV & #HCV prevalence among incarcerated men & women. Register here: tinyurl.com/echo-incarcerati…
#medtwitter #publichhealthtwitter #epitwitter #HepC #incarceration
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Fast-Track Cities Austin retweeted
23 Jul 2021
Are you queer? Are you a punk?? Are you a QUEER PUNK??? Well you’re in luck…
@RiotFest made a pride playlist that we’ve had on repeat for weeks! Full of Queer and Trans artists, you can’t go wrong.
Check it out at the link in our bio! 💥💥
ALT A red and black background that looks torn down the middle and taped up. Text reads "Queer music? For queer people???? Nice." The Embrace logo is in the bottom right.
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Fast-Track Cities Austin retweeted
26 Jul 2021
Down to LESS THAN A WEEK TO TAKE THE SURVEY!!!!! Help improve health interventions for LGBTQ individuals in Texas and take the survey today! @UTDGGC @ILoveGayAustin @ILoveGayHouston @ILoveGayDallas
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21 Jul 2021
Happy 5th Birthday #UequalsU! This message has been a game-changer for our community! Not familiar w/ UequalsU? Learn more here from @PreventionAC preventionaccess.org/undetec… #ScienceNotStigma #CantPassItOn #TasP #HIV
Fast-Track Cities Austin retweeted
20 Jul 2021
Take action now by getting vaccinated & wearing a mask indoors to help stop the rising levels of hospitalizations in Austin-Travis County. 😷
Vaccines are FREE, and appointments are not required.
Read more: bit.ly/3rAwcwx
Get vaccinated: austintexas.gov/covid19-vacc…
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