A Discussion About Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) and HIV Prevention in Coral Gables

Man in a lab coat smiling, another in black and white holding glasses pensively. Below them, the word HOPE with a red ribbon as the O. Event with Robert Goubeaux, D.O., Primary Care Physician, Senior Medical Director and Paul Seligmann, PrEP Services Coordinator with Care Resource. Thus, they are speaking about HIV Prevention and Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP).

Date: Thursday, June 3 at 6:00pm at the Coral Gables Museum located on 285 Aragon Ave.

This event is part of an ongoing lecture series throughout the exhibition. Being that “A Matter of Time: Examining Forty Years of AIDS While Living through a Pandemic” exhibit is on display until July 18, 2021.

What is PrEP?

PrEP is short for pre-exposure prophylaxis. It is the use of antiretroviral medication to prevent acquisition of HIV infection. Therefore, PrEP is used by people without HIV who are at risk of being exposed to HIV through sexual contact or injection drug use. Two medications have been approved for use as PrEP by the FDA. Each consists of two drugs combined in a single oral tablet taken daily.

The exhibition is curated by Shed Boren, Ph.D., Clinical Assistant Professor, Florida International University, and Yuni Villalonga, Chief Curator, Coral Gables Museum.

Contact

305-576-1234, EXT# 306 or prep@careresource.org to schedule an appointment or a consultation for PrEP. Accordingly, a healthcare professional can advise you on how you can take PrEP correctly and ensure that you are protected.

About Care Resource

Through education, prevention, research, care and treatment and support services, Care Resource improves upon the health and overall quality of life of our diverse South Florida communities in need.

For media inquiries, please contact Jonathan Welsh, Director of Marketing and Communications at jwelsh@careresource.org.