Welcome to the Post-Pride Month episode! Today we’re gonna learn a bit of LGBTQ+ history as well as PrEP Therapy for HIV, because while this virus is a prevalent issue among the gay and bisexual community, no one should have to go unprotected or uneducated. We also have the pleasure of talking with a friend and mentor of mine, Dr. Gabriella Maris. Dr. Maris plays a vital role within the LGBTQ+ community in the healthcare field and I’m excited to learn more about it.Dr. Gabriella Maris is a family medicine physician from Columbia, South Carolina. She attended Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine for medical school and the University of Pennsylvania for residency. Dr. Maris is heavily engaged in treating patients in the LGBTQ+ community and plays an active role in creating opportunities for education among other clinicians.  [Welcome back to the show - Post-Pride MonthA bit of Pride historyToday’s HPI: PrEP therapy for HIVA prevalent issue among the gay communityStatistics you should know What is prep therapy?Who is most at risk?The meds that are approved for PrEP Side effects of the drugsFor more info use Links BelowTune in to learn more I introduce, Dr. Gabriella Maris[Dr. Maris talks about what inspired her to focus on the community First-hand account seeing the effects of avoiding the subjectGay-Straight Alliance - Creating a safe platform for unity and education[Dr. Maris shares about how her clinic is unique Actively adopting new languageBuilding trust and therapeutic relationship[Dr. Maris talks about the usual health disparities in the communityWhat we need to know and do better in the healthcare field Get comfortable asking uncomfortable questionsDr. Maris’ views on how we’re improving How current laws can affect process and personal life[Final PrEP Therapy facts and tipsFinals words Tweetable Quotes:“The premise for this clinic was to create - from the minute you walked in the door, to the minute you checked out, that every step of the way people felt comfortable.” - Dr. Gabriella Maris“You never know who’s walking into your door… Sexual behaviors do not follow someone’s self-identified sexual orientation.” - Dr. Gabrialla MarisResources Mentioned: PrEP Therapy for HIVBasicsInformation on Truvada-------------------------------------- To know more, you can connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Also, visit my website https://hinesentertainment.com/ or email me at [email protected] LEAVE A REVIEW AND RATING + help someone who wants to learn more about useful health information by sharing this episode or click here to listen to more episodes.