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Way before the Covid-19 pandemic hit, the world was overcome by another life-threatening virus -  HIV. HIV, or the human immunodeficiency viruses, can cause AIDS, or the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. The virus attacks the immune system and makes it difficult to fight other infections and disease. As a result, the body grows weaker and unable to overcome even the smallest…

Who is Javion Mounts? Javion joined MASS two years ago as a Front Desk Receptionist working part-time. He has made his way to two complementary full-time positions, Finance Assistant and Non-Medical Case Manager. Besides billing, Javion handles appointments and helps people transition from jail to society at Minority AIDS Support Services. “You actually see the good that you’re doing in…

Anyone who comes in to MASS to get tested rocking their “I voted” sticker will have their name(s) entered into our raffle for a special prize. This contest is going on from now until Election Day on Tuesday, November 3rd. The winner will be announced Wednesday, November 4th!

On the opening day of the Virtual Fast-Track Cities 2020 conference on urban HIV and COVID-19 responses, UNAIDS released a new report on how to strengthen responses to health emergencies. A new report from UNAIDS shows how countries grappling with COVID-19 are using the experience and infrastructure from the AIDS response to ensure a more robust response to both pandemics. COVID-19 and HIV:…