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Having the Hard Conversations
AHFter Hours Podcast
02/13/23 • 43 min
Having the Hard Conversations
About SOFA and how AHF meets our community where they stand
GUEST BIO:
Tatiana Williams represents Transinclusive Group, a trans-led organization in affiliation with the AIDS Healthcare Foundation.
Devina Boga is a member of the SOFA board and is a PhD candidate in the Prevention Science and Community Health Program, as well as a trainee in the Change T32 program.
Vie works with Planned Parenthood as a sexual health educator and works in community partnership with AHF through Decrim 305, striving to decriminalize sex work across the state of Florida.
Valoria Thomas is a former program manager at Broward House over counseling and testing, in an affiliate role with AHF.
Crystal Echevarria is a community mobilizer for AHF, collaborating with other community partners to help educate people on the resources AHF has to offer.
CORE TOPICS + DETAILS:
[3:07] - What is SOFA?
More than an advocacy group
Tatiana describes SOFA as a source of community feedback for AHF. Its goal is to initiate important conversations that relate to meeting marginalized communities where they are, allowing those community members to take an active part in that conversation.
Meanwhile, Vie talks about conversations that are already happening behind closed doors to the forefront of public discourse, providing medically accurate information and reducing stigma surrounding these topics.
[19:08] - Lessons from Megan Thee Stallion’s Story
Understanding the roots of domestic violence — and why we fail to trust women
All our guests speak on the very public situation regarding Megan Thee Stallion becoming a victim of domestic violence and evening being shot as a result. The consensus overall is that again and again, even among publicly beloved figures, we doubt their stories until we have irrefutable proof. We ask about the circumstances surrounding their victimhood, whether there was anything they did to “cause” it. And as long as we continue to do that, women will continue to be victimized and kept from being empowered to escape these situations.
[26:16] - Keeping Sex Education in School
Not talking about it doesn’t mean it won’t happen
For many young people, sex education in school is the only sex education available. There’s simply no evidence to suggest that sex education leads to increased sexual activity — in fact, sex education has been proven to reduce unwanted pregnancies, STDs, and other negative impacts to young people’s lives. That all begs the question — why is it continuously being removed from the curriculum? We have to ask ourselves who policies like this serve. Because it certainly isn’t the students and young people who are negatively impacted.
RESOURCES:
- [1:29] About Change T32
- [1:49] About Decrim 305
- [2:07] About Broward House
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ABOUT AFTER HOURS:
AIDS Healthcare Foundation is the world’s largest HIV/AIDS service organization, operating in 45 countries globally. The mission? Providing cutting-edge medicine and advocacy for everyone, regardless of ability to pay.
The After Hours podcast is an official podcast of AIDS Healthcare Foundation, in which host Lauren Hogan is joined by experts in a range of fields to educate, inform, and inspire listeners on topics that go far beyond medical information to cover leadership, creativity, and success.
Learn more at: https://www.aidshealth.org
ABOUT THE HOST:
Lauren Hogan is the Associate Director of Communications for AIDS Healthcare Foundation, and has been working in a series of roles with the Foundation since 2016. She’s passionate about increasing the public visibility of AIDS, the Foundation's critical work, and how everyday people can help join the fight to make cutting-edge medicine, treatment, and support available for anyone who needs it.
- Learn more about Lauren at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenhogan3
- Learn more about AIDS Healthcare Foundation at: https://www.aidshealth.org
ABOUT DETROIT PODCAST STUDIOS:
In Detroit, history was made when Bar...
Back to BLACC
AHFter Hours Podcast
01/30/23 • 21 min
Back to BLACC
Learning from and learning about the Black Leadership AIDS Crisis Coalition
GUEST BIO:
Imara Canady is AHF’s National Director for communications and Community Engagement as well as the National Chair for the Black Leadership AIDS Crisis Coalition.
CORE TOPICS + DETAILS:
[3:00] - Made to Serve a Purpose
The Origins of BLACC
In the beginning, AHF founder Michael Weinstein recognized both the responsibility and opportunity to serve the Black community through AHF. Calling on Black board members, he asked for ways to more deeply and authentically connect with that community.
This birthed the ABACT, or AHF Black AIDS Crisis Task Force. In just a few short years, the group had built strong coalitions in communities around the nation, and was able to branch out into other initiatives. These were the beginnings of BLACC.
[11:20] - Racism as a Public Health Crisis
Canady’s perspective on broadening the scope of public health
Imara has found that the message of racism as a public health crisis has strongly resonated in communities across the nation.
“We’ve been socialized to understand the definition of public health from a very linear definition, but really when you look at public health, there are many layers.”
People of color have disproportionately low access to healthy food and general healthcare facilities, leading to lower quality of life and higher risk of medical conditions. Addressing systemic racism directly impacts physical health.
[13:47] - Building Back Trust
Repairing wounds between the healthcare industry and the Black community
BLACC has been hard at work within local Black communities, building a relationship of trust. They started by meeting people and working together to understand their needs, not just instantly pushing the HIV/AIDS approach.
They’ve also earned the trust of communities by not only providing financial support, but being a vocal supporter around issues that truly matter— whether it’s smaller organizations that are disenfranchised or individuals who feel marginalized.
It’s about saying, “Let’s work on these issues together.”
[18:18] - Get Involved
Discover how you can help
Want to help with BLACC’s mission? If you’re within the AHF family of employees, you can send an email to [email protected]. Otherwise, you can visit BLACC.net and request more information. No matter what community you're in, it'll link you to the local chapter of BLACC in your area. That’s a great place to start.
RESOURCES:
- [1:13] BLACC Website
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ABOUT AFTER HOURS:
AIDS Healthcare Foundation is the world’s largest HIV/AIDS service organization, operating in 45 countries globally. The mission? Providing cutting-edge medicine and advocacy for everyone, regardless of ability to pay.
The After Hours podcast is an official podcast of AIDS Healthcare Foundation, in which host Lauren Hogan is joined by experts in a range of fields to educate, inform, and inspire listeners on topics that go far beyond medical information to cover leadership, creativity, and success.
Learn more at: https://www.aidshealth.org
ABOUT THE HOST:
Lauren Hogan is the Associate Director of Communications for AIDS Healthcare Foundation, and has been working in a series of roles with the Foundation since 2016. She’s passionate about increasing the public visibility of AIDS, the Foundation's critical work, and how everyday people can help join the fight to make cutting-edge medicine, treatment, and support available for anyone who needs it.
- Learn more about Lauren at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenhogan3
- Learn more about AIDS Healthcare Foundation at: https://www.aidshealth.org
ABOUT DETROIT PODCAST STUDIOS:
In Detroit, history was made when Barry Gordy opened Motown Records back in 1960. More than just discovering great talent, Gordy built a systematic approach to launching superstars. His rigorous processes, technology, and development methods were the secret sauce behind legendary acts such as The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross and Michael Jackson.
As a nod to the past...
Getting to Know Grants
AHFter Hours Podcast
12/05/22 • 12 min
Getting to Know Grants
Exploring a vital part of AHF’s operations
GUEST BIOS:
Shibu Sam is the National Director of Contracts for the Aids Healthcare Foundation.
Artur Oktanyan is the AIDS Healthcare Foundation’s Senior Director of Grants.
Lyle Honig Mojica is the Chief Financial Officer for the Aids Healthcare Foundation.
CORE TOPICS + DETAILS:
[2:35] - Why Grants Matter
Lyle Honig Mojica on the importance of grants
Grants allow AHF to create a partnership with a local government, allowing AHF to expand what we do in the region and support the overall community. Meanwhile, it provides access to other forms of funding for extending AHF’s mission.
[5:03] - Grants Both Ways
How AHF provides grants of its own to smaller organizations
In addition to receiving grant funding (4% of AHF’s budget comes from grants), AHF also provides grant funding to other organizations— particularly during the pandemic. One way we do this is through AHF Fund, a program designed to help organizations at the grassroots level as they seek to improve the lives and wellbeing of people with HIV.
[9:03] - How to Donate
Want to help fund AHF’s mission? Here’s how.
AHF accepts direct donations online through the website using a credit card or, more recently, cryptocurrency. They also accept checks, which are often written by individuals in memory of someone they’ve lost to HIV or AIDS. Some companies— IBM and American Express, for example— will match any donations made by their employees.
RESOURCES:
- [5:03] AHF Fund
- [9:03] How to Donate
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ABOUT AFTER HOURS:
The AIDS Healthcare Foundation is the world’s largest HIV/AIDS service organization, operating in 45 countries globally. The mission? Providing cutting-edge medicine and advocacy for everyone, regardless of ability to pay.
The After Hours podcast is an official podcast of the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, in which host Lauren Hogan is joined by experts in a range of fields to educate, inform, and inspire listeners on topics that go far beyond medical information to cover leadership, creativity, and success.
Learn more at: https://www.aidshealth.org
ABOUT THE HOST:
Lauren Hogan is the Associate Director of Communications for the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, and has been working in a series of roles with the Foundation since 2016. She’s passionate about increasing the public visibility of AIDS, the Foundation's critical work, and how everyday people can help join the fight to make cutting-edge medicine, treatment, and support available for anyone who needs it.
- Learn more about Lauren at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenhogan3
- Learn more about the AIDS Healthcare Foundation at: https://www.aidshealth.org
ABOUT DETROIT PODCAST STUDIOS:
In Detroit, history was made when Barry Gordy opened Motown Records back in 1960. More than just discovering great talent, Gordy built a systematic approach to launching superstars. His rigorous processes, technology, and development methods were the secret sauce behind legendary acts such as The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross and Michael Jackson.
As a nod to the past, Detroit Podcast Studios leverages modern versions of Motown’s processes to launch today’s most compelling podcasts. What Motown was to musical artists, Detroit Podcast Studios is to podcast artists today. With over 75 combined years of experience in content development, audio production, music scoring, storytelling, and digital marketing, Detroit Podcast Studios provides full-service development, training, and production capabilities to take podcasts from messy ideas to finely tuned hits.
Here’s to making (podcast) history together.
Learn more at: DetroitPodcastStudios.com
Another Kind of Epidemic
AHFter Hours Podcast
11/21/22 • 20 min
Another Kind of Epidemic
How AHF is combating the opioid epidemic nationwide
GUEST BIO:
Vahe Lepedjian is an Advanced Practice Pharmacist at AHF’s Hollywood flagship pharmacy.
Maxie Sabackic is the Western Regional Director of Pharmacy Operations, overseeing all pharmacy operations within the AHF pharmacies served out of California, Washington, and Nevada.
CORE TOPICS + DETAILS:
[2:09] - It Starts with a Text
A simple beginning to a transformative shift
One day, Vahe texted Maxie about wanting to do more to combat the opioid pandemic. This simple instance of acting on a positive impulse led to the involvement of sales, public health, advocacy, and managed care departments and AHF partners to offer fentanyl test strips to countless patients and community members. Lives were potentially saved at the very first event where the strips were given out, after two people back to report they had detected deadly fentanyl in a drug sample. A couple days later, 300 units were gone after a single day of San Diego Pride.
[7:54] - A Higher-Risk Patient Base
What AHF patients should know
AHF patients are at a higher risk of contracting HIV due to IV drug use, something that pharmacists and clinicians at AHF have to be mindful of when treating them. If fentanyl is injected, even if its been cut into other drugs, it can be fatal.
[12:04] - Spreading the Word, Spreading the Help
Getting knowledge and test strips nationwide
Maxie emphasizes the end goal of AHF’s efforts— fighting the opioid epidemic. They’ve obtained a grant with the Naloxone Distribution Project which provides free units of Narcan, allowing them to hand them out to the community for free. They hope to spread this service to as many states as possible to make the largest possible impact— all while educating pharmacists on their role.
[15:45] - If You’re Struggling with Addiction
The first step is the most important
If you’re struggling with opioid addiction, know that you can always find support. When you’re ready to make a change, AHF will be there to help you make it. AHF can provide Narcan and the training to know how to use it.
RESOURCES:
- [1:41] About the Opioid Epidemic
- [18:49] Host an Event: [email protected]
- [19:37] Prevent-Overdose.com
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ABOUT AFTER HOURS:
The AIDS Healthcare Foundation is the world’s largest HIV/AIDS service organization, operating in 45 countries globally. The mission? Providing cutting-edge medicine and advocacy for everyone, regardless of ability to pay.
The After Hours podcast is an official podcast of the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, in which host Lauren Hogan is joined by experts in a range of fields to educate, inform, and inspire listeners on topics that go far beyond medical information to cover leadership, creativity, and success.
Learn more at: https://www.aidshealth.org
ABOUT THE HOST:
Lauren Hogan is the Associate Director of Communications for the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, and has been working in a series of roles with the Foundation since 2016. She’s passionate about increasing the public visibility of AIDS, the Foundation's critical work, and how everyday people can help join the fight to make cutting-edge medicine, treatment, and support available for anyone who needs it.
- Learn more about Lauren at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenhogan3
- Learn more about the AIDS Healthcare Foundation at: https://www.aidshealth.org
ABOUT DETROIT PODCAST STUDIOS:
In Detroit, history was made when Barry Gordy opened Motown Records back in 1960. More than just discovering great talent, Gordy built a systematic approach to launching superstars. His rigorous processes, technology, and development methods were the secret sauce behind legendary acts such as The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross and Michael Jackson.
As a nod to the past, Detroit Podcast Studios leverages modern versions of Motown’s processes to launch today’s most compelling podcasts. What Motown was to musical artists, Detroit Podcast Studios is to podcast artists today. With over 75 combined years of experience in content development, audio production, music scoring, storytelling, and digital marketing, Detroit Podcast Studios provides...
Putting the “Care” in Managed Care
AHFter Hours Podcast
11/07/22 • 21 min
Putting the “Care” in Managed Care
Perspectives from our managed care team at AHF
GUEST BIO:
Julio Roberto is a medical social worker out of the Fort Lauderdale bureau.
Karen Haughey is a registered nurse and Vice President of Managed Care, also based in Fort Lauderdale.
Rebeca Rubio is the National Director of Managed Care Operations and Program Development based in Los Angeles.
CORE TOPICS + DETAILS:
[2:13] - Defining Managed Care at AHF
What they do and what it means
Managed care is a far-reaching term at AHF, including everything from providing support for people without a healthcare plan to offering integrated medication management and case management regardless of insurance status.
The overall effect is greater patient care and satisfaction among a group of people who often come into AHF frightened and with no idea how to begin their journey. Managed care provides them with empathy and direction.
[8:04] - Day-to-Day with Patients
What managed care means on the ground
The managed care team’s goal is to soon have a representative available to speak to every single person who walks into an AHF healthcare center. This isn’t currently the norm nationwide among big box insurance companies. In AHF’s vision, everybody will get a care manager and a full team to ensure they get what they need, when they need it— all with a focus on empathy.
[12:20] - Working with Other AHF Business Lines
A culture of collaboration
Managed care works with nearly every line of business at the organization, from finance and IT to the healthcare centers themselves. For example, they work directly with healthcare centers as it relates to patients receiving bills or claims on the health insurance side. If a patient receives a bill, they can communicate with managed care about getting it processed for payment— and ensuring they don’t get surprise bills.
[17:31] - Final Thoughts
What AHF members and patients should know about the managed care team
Karen shares a common refrain she shares at managed care:
“Managed care dances on the edge of all of our contracts, and our regulations, and the mission. When we fall, we always fall on the side of the mission."
The biggest takeaway is that managed care exists to make the mission of AHF— patient health— their personal mission. “When we collaborate on that, or put that together with the mission of AHF, everyone benefits.”
RESOURCES:
- [6:59] AHF Healthcare Centers
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ABOUT AFTER HOURS:
The AIDS Healthcare Foundation is the world’s largest HIV/AIDS service organization, operating in 45 countries globally. The mission? Providing cutting-edge medicine and advocacy for everyone, regardless of ability to pay.
The After Hours podcast is an official podcast of the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, in which host Lauren Hogan is joined by experts in a range of fields to educate, inform, and inspire listeners on topics that go far beyond medical information to cover leadership, creativity, and success.
Learn more at: https://www.aidshealth.org
ABOUT THE HOST:
Lauren Hogan is the Associate Director of Communications for the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, and has been working in a series of roles with the Foundation since 2016. She’s passionate about increasing the public visibility of AIDS, the Foundation's critical work, and how everyday people can help join the fight to make cutting-edge medicine, treatment, and support available for anyone who needs it.
- Learn more about Lauren at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenhogan3
- Learn more about the AIDS Healthcare Foundation at: https://www.aidshealth.org
ABOUT DETROIT PODCAST STUDIOS:
In Detroit, history was made when Barry Gordy opened Motown Records back in 1960. More than just discovering great talent, Gordy built a systematic approach to launching superstars. His rigorous processes, technology, and development methods were the secret sauce behind legendary acts such as The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross and Michael Jackson.
As a nod to the past, Detroit Podcast Studios leverages modern versions of Motown’s processes to launch today’s most compelling podcasts. What M...
Love & Service in the South
AHFter Hours Podcast
10/24/22 • 28 min
Love & Service in the South
Insights from two of our closest affiliates in the Southern Bureau
GUEST BIO:
Nicole Roebuck is Executive Director of AID Atlanta, an affiliate of AHF since June 2015.
Kelly Allen Gray is the executive director of AIDS Outreach Center in Fort Worth, Texas, an affiliate of AHF since 2017.
CORE TOPICS + DETAILS:
[2:26] - 40 Years in Service
AID Atlanta’s path from grassroots to massive impact
AID Atlanta celebrated its 40th anniversary this year. Nicole shares the organization’s path from a small group of people trying to give people living with HIV and AIDS a better life to operating a healthcare center, enormous case management program, housing programs, prevention and testing services, and more. The key to their longevity? Never losing that early sense of one-to-one service and grassroots energy.
[4:47] - The Evolving Story of AIDS Patient Care
From dark early days to a time of hope
When the AIDS Outreach Center was founded, its purpose was simply to help people with AIDS have an opportunity to die with grace and dignity. As our understanding of HIV and AIDS have evolved, that mission has expanded exponentially. They now offer a full-scale healthcare clinic, dental clinic, nutrition center, and much more. That evolution speaks to the positive evolution of how we’re able to help people live with and move beyond an HIV or AIDS diagnosis.
[10:09] - The Power of Affiliate Partnerships
From closing doors to opening new opportunities
Despite its vital mission, AID Atlanta was once on the brink of closing its doors due to financial constraints. But through the AHF affiliate program, they were able to ensure that the agency continued its legacy footprint in the Atlanta area. Stability, security, and availability for clients have all been the results of that affiliation and AID Atlanta’s continued service.
[25:49] - From Volunteers to Full-Time Staff
Getting involved with these key affiliates
Want to be a part of AID Atlanta or the AIDS Outreach Center? Go online at the links in the Resources section of these show notes to find out how you can serve. Volunteers at these organizations often go on to find more formal positions and make serving in the AIDS and HIV community a lifetime pursuit.
RESOURCES:
- [1:23] AID Atlanta
- [1:51] AIDS Outreach Center, Fort Worth
- [3:39] AIDS Walk Atlanta
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ABOUT AFTER HOURS:
The AIDS Healthcare Foundation is the world’s largest HIV/AIDS service organization, operating in 45 countries globally. The mission? Providing cutting-edge medicine and advocacy for everyone, regardless of ability to pay.
The After Hours podcast is an official podcast of the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, in which host Lauren Hogan is joined by experts in a range of fields to educate, inform, and inspire listeners on topics that go far beyond medical information to cover leadership, creativity, and success.
Learn more at: https://www.aidshealth.org
ABOUT THE HOST:
Lauren Hogan is the Associate Director of Communications for the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, and has been working in a series of roles with the Foundation since 2016. She’s passionate about increasing the public visibility of AIDS, the Foundation's critical work, and how everyday people can help join the fight to make cutting-edge medicine, treatment, and support available for anyone who needs it.
- Learn more about Lauren at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenhogan3
- Learn more about the AIDS Healthcare Foundation at: https://www.aidshealth.org
ABOUT DETROIT PODCAST STUDIOS:
In Detroit, history was made when Barry Gordy opened Motown Records back in 1960. More than just discovering great talent, Gordy built a systematic approach to launching superstars. His rigorous processes, technology, and development methods were the secret sauce behind legendary acts such as The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross and Michael Jackson.
As a nod to the past, Detroit Podcast Studios leverages ...
Housing as a Public Health Mission
AHFter Hours Podcast
10/10/22 • 21 min
Housing as a Public Health Mission
How AHF is helping change the conversation around housing and human rights
GUEST BIO:
Dominique Eastman is the Regional Property Operations Manager for the Healthy Housing Foundation.
Susie Shannon is the Policy Director for Housing is a Human Right.
Mark Dyer is the Vice President of Operations for Corporate Real Estate and Housing.
CORE TOPICS + DETAILS:
[2:03] - Finding Rooms for Those Who Need Them
Understanding housing as a human right
AHF has recently been buying up vacant properties for the purpose of adaptive reuse—taking existing buildings and infrastructure and converting it into affordable housing for people who are low-income or unhoused. AHF also advocates on behalf of that housing, helping ensure that people are moved into housing quickly so they can begin to experience a stable environment.
[4:09] - Getting Strategic with Building Purchasing
About AHF’s strategy for buying living spaces
AHF focuses on large, empty older buildings—including SROs or vacant residential hotel buildings. There are approximately 10,000 vacant rooms in Los Angeles, and AHF focuses on finding them, acquiring them, improving them, and providing them as housing for unhoused people.
[7:52] - Advocacy First
How AHF is taking steps to protect unhoused or low-income people
AHF’s advocacy efforts relating to rent burdened or unhoused people have included running a national campaign to lift the ban on rent control. They’ve also released a campaign of full-page ads in the LA Times highlighting vacant buildings and how they could be used to house people in need.
[18:55] - How to Get Involved with AHF’s Housing Efforts
Want to contribute to making housing a human right? Here’s how
Dominique stresses that she has an open door policy where anyone can come and be provided with opportunities to contribute. You can also visit healthyhousingfoundation.net or housinghumanright.org, or email HHF management directly.
RESOURCES:
- [1:12] The Healthy Housing Foundation
- [1:14] Housing is a Human Right
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ABOUT AFTER HOURS:
The AIDS Healthcare Foundation is the world’s largest HIV/AIDS service organization, operating in 45 countries globally. The mission? Providing cutting-edge medicine and advocacy for everyone, regardless of ability to pay.
The After Hours podcast is an official podcast of the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, in which host Lauren Hogan is joined by experts in a range of fields to educate, inform, and inspire listeners on topics that go far beyond medical information to cover leadership, creativity, and success.
Learn more at: https://www.aidshealth.org
ABOUT THE HOST:
Lauren Hogan is the Associate Director of Communications for the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, and has been working in a series of roles with the Foundation since 2016. She’s passionate about increasing the public visibility of AIDS, the Foundation's critical work, and how everyday people can help join the fight to make cutting-edge medicine, treatment, and support available for anyone who needs it.
- Learn more about Lauren at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenhogan3
- Learn more about the AIDS Healthcare Foundation at: https://www.aidshealth.org
ABOUT DETROIT PODCAST STUDIOS:
In Detroit, history was made when Barry Gordy opened Motown Records back in 1960. More than just discovering great talent, Gordy built a systematic approach to launching superstars. His rigorous processes, technology, and development methods were the secret sauce behind legendary acts such as The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross and Michael Jackson.
As a nod to the past, Detroit Podcast Studios leverages modern versions of Motown’s processes to launch today’s most compelling podcasts. What Motown was to musical artists, Detroit Podcast Studios is to podcast artists today. With over 75 combined years of experience in content development, audio production, music scoring, storytelling, and digital marketing, Detroit Podcast Studios provides full-service development, training, and production capabi...
Planning for Plan B
AHFter Hours Podcast
09/26/22 • 12 min
Planning for Plan B
Discussing Plan B after the loss of Roe v. Wade
GUEST BIO:
Brandon Patchett is the Senior Director of Pharmacy for Clinical Services for AHF Pharmacy
Cindy Markarian is the Senior Director of Pharmacy for the Strategic Response Team.
CORE TOPICS + DETAILS:
[2:36] - What Exactly is Plan B?
And what it’s not
Plan B is an emergency contraceptive, taken within 72 hours after intercourse in order to prevent pregnancy. It’s not meant to be used on a routine basis as a contraceptive, and is not an abortion medication. It can be used both in the event of a broken condom or forgotten birth control, and in the rare but awful circumstance of rape.
[3:45] - Availability of Plan B
Finding it and stocking up
While no one should be hoarding Plan B, it is possible to stock up in case of emergencies. AHF pharmacies carry Plan B, and it has a shelf life of multiple years. The best part? All AHF pharmacies offer Plan B absolutely free, whereas many other pharmacies may sell it for as much as $50 per pill.
[7:43] - Pharmacists as Patient Advocates
More than dispensing medication
One thing you’ll find at all AHF pharmacies is that team members are much more than just pharmacists. Their goal is to advocate for patients, helping them overcome barriers and even sometimes remain discreet and confidential. They’re trained to be respectful and non-judgmental, making it as easy as possible to get the solution patients need and provide optimal healthcare.
[9:40] - Not Just HIV Specialists
Taking on public health in all areas
Today’s guests take another opportunity to remind listeners that AHF isn’t just focused on HIV patients. It is made up of public health experts who are dedicated to helping the community in a wide range of ways, and offering Plan B is just one facet of that.
RESOURCES:
- [1:08] AHF Pharmacies
- [1:50] How Plan B Works
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ABOUT AFTER HOURS:
The AIDS Healthcare Foundation is the world’s largest HIV/AIDS service organization, operating in 45 countries globally. The mission? Providing cutting-edge medicine and advocacy for everyone, regardless of ability to pay.
The After Hours podcast is an official podcast of the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, in which host Lauren Hogan is joined by experts in a range of fields to educate, inform, and inspire listeners on topics that go far beyond medical information to cover leadership, creativity, and success.
Learn more at: https://www.aidshealth.org
ABOUT THE HOST:
Lauren Hogan is the Associate Director of Communications for the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, and has been working in a series of roles with the Foundation since 2016. She’s passionate about increasing the public visibility of AIDS, the Foundation's critical work, and how everyday people can help join the fight to make cutting-edge medicine, treatment, and support available for anyone who needs it.
- Learn more about Lauren at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenhogan3
- Learn more about the AIDS Healthcare Foundation at: https://www.aidshealth.org
ABOUT DETROIT PODCAST STUDIOS:
In Detroit, history was made when Barry Gordy opened Motown Records back in 1960. More than just discovering great talent, Gordy built a systematic approach to launching superstars. His rigorous processes, technology, and development methods were the secret sauce behind legendary acts such as The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross and Michael Jackson.
As a nod to the past, Detroit Podcast Studios leverages modern versions of Motown’s processes to launch today’s most compelling podcasts. What Motown was to musical artists, Detroit Podcast Studios is to podcast artists today. With over 75 combined years of experience in content development, audio production, music scoring, storytelling, and digital marketing, Detroit Podcast Studios provides full-service development, training, and production capabilities to take podcasts from messy ideas to finely tuned hits.
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Pharmacies: Our Bridge to Communities
AHFter Hours Podcast
08/29/22 • 24 min
Pharmacies: Our Bridge to Communities
Why it’s about more than filling prescriptions
GUEST BIO:
Jose Ramos is the National Director of Sales for AHF.
Cindy Markarian is Senior Director of Pharmacy, overseeing the strategic response team nationwide.
CORE TOPICS + DETAILS:
[2:09] - More than Medication
The vital role of AHF pharmacies
Cindy speaks on how AHF pharmacies serve as more than just places to provide medication— they’re also AHF’s link to the community, where we can spread the word about all our services and what our pharmacies can provide.
[5:34] - The Power of Credibility
Face-to-face interactions grow trust
Jose Ramos says that providers want to see pharmacists face-to-face, and he’s seen how visiting with pharmacists encourages them to send prescriptions to AHF pharmacies. This is contrast to many big pharmacies, in which both patients and pharmacists are simply numbers in a machine. With AHF, patients feel they can call up and speak to a human being and ask questions.
[15:22] - Starting with Education
Honest conversations are essential
Jose talks openly and frankly about a lot of the ways that PrEP can help serve people who may not know it— or feel comfortable with it. But he says that “education is really where we need to start with a lot of this. There’s so much that’s still not talked about— even just starting with sex education.”
[20:57] - Helping Patients Live Full Lives
Beyond HIV treatment
Cindy stresses that people are now living longer than ever with HIV, and that has meant AHF pharmacies are expanding to serve the full range of health needs of patients. They’ve become experts on dealing with diabetes, even oncology, kidney failure, heart disease, and much more. They’re holistic services, and it’s important that more patients are aware of that. It’s about more than just HIV.
RESOURCES:
- [1:43] Find an AHF Pharmacy
- [7:09] What is PrEP?
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ABOUT AFTER HOURS:
The AIDS Healthcare Foundation is the world’s largest HIV/AIDS service organization, operating in 45 countries globally. The mission? Providing cutting-edge medicine and advocacy for everyone, regardless of ability to pay.
The After Hours podcast is an official podcast of the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, in which host Lauren Hogan is joined by experts in a range of fields to educate, inform, and inspire listeners on topics that go far beyond medical information to cover leadership, creativity, and success.
Learn more at: https://www.aidshealth.org
ABOUT THE HOST:
Lauren Hogan is the Associate Director of Communications for the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, and has been working in a series of roles with the Foundation since 2016. She’s passionate about increasing the public visibility of AIDS, the Foundation's critical work, and how everyday people can help join the fight to make cutting-edge medicine, treatment, and support available for anyone who needs it.
- Learn more about Lauren at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenhogan3
- Learn more about the AIDS Healthcare Foundation at: https://www.aidshealth.org
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In Detroit, history was made when Barry Gordy opened Motown Records back in 1960. More than just discovering great talent, Gordy built a systematic approach to launching superstars. His rigorous processes, technology, and development methods were the secret sauce behind legendary acts such as The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross and Michael Jackson.
As a nod to the past, Detroit Podcast Studios leverages modern versions of Motown’s processes to launch today’s most compelling podcasts. What Motown was to musical artists, Detroit Podcast Studios is to podcast artists today. With over 75 combined years of experience in content development, audio production, music scoring, storytelling, and digital marketing, Detroit Podcast Studios provides full-service development, training, and production capabilities to take podcasts from messy ideas to finely tuned hits.
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More than Marketing
AHFter Hours Podcast
03/13/23 • 21 min
More than Marketing
Insights into AHF’s communication and events wing
GUEST BIO:
Kevin Makdivichit is the Director of Marketing for AHF in the United States.
Ebonni Chrispin is the Director of Legislative Affairs and Community Engagement for AHF.
Max Alvarez is AHF’s Director of Events and Community Engagement.
CORE TOPICS + DETAILS:
[2:18] - AHF as Event Host
Why AHF is taking an active role in in-person events
International Condom Day. World AIDS Day. Marches, protests, and more. AHF is more active in life, in-person events than ever.
Why? Because it’s important for people to engage. They say that birds flock, fish school, and people tribe. AHF is committed to using our tribe mentality to connect on potentially sticky subjects like STIs, AIDs, and safe sex. When we gather to openly discuss these issues in public, we remove the power of silence to keep us complacent and uncomfortable and we make these topics something that can be addressed openly and effectively.
[4:56] - Starting with Greatest Need
How AHF chooses events and locations
How does AHF choose which events to host or participate in? It all starts with statistics. For example, the efforts surrounding International Condom Day centered around data about where STI rates were off the charts. All planning focused on using those numbers to go where public conversation and education was most needed.
[7:10] - The Next Phase: Finding Partners
Ebonni shares the importance of partnerships for events
AHF isn’t an island. In every event, Ebonni stresses the importance of considering small nonprofits, community leaders, and even local, statewide, and federal elected officials to become potential partners. In order for people to become advocates, they need to have a reason to believe in the cause. That starts with bringing them onboard and making people and organizations of all sizes and backgrounds feel that they’re a part of something historically significant and vital.
[14:57] - Keeping Events Free
Why AHF makes their events free to the public
Kevin relates how the “why” of AHF’s free events is more important than the “how.” Every event, show, protest, and gathering is all about a specific cause or message. It’s about getting more people in seats so they have the opportunity to learn something. The fewer barriers there are to people attending, the more opportunities there are for that learning and transformation to take place.
RESOURCES:
- [2:18] About International Condom Day
- [2:18] About World AIDS Day
- [20:20] AHF Events
FOLLOW:
ABOUT AFTER HOURS:
AIDS Healthcare Foundation is the world’s largest HIV/AIDS service organization, operating in 45 countries globally. The mission? Providing cutting-edge medicine and advocacy for everyone, regardless of ability to pay.
The After Hours podcast is an official podcast of AIDS Healthcare Foundation, in which host Lauren Hogan is joined by experts in a range of fields to educate, inform, and inspire listeners on topics that go far beyond medical information to cover leadership, creativity, and success.
Learn more at: https://www.aidshealth.org
ABOUT THE HOST:
Lauren Hogan is the Associate Director of Communications for AIDS Healthcare Foundation, and has been working in a series of roles with the Foundation since 2016. She’s passionate about increasing the public visibility of AIDS, the Foundation's critical work, and how everyday people can help join the fight to make cutting-edge medicine, treatment, and support available for anyone who needs it.
- Learn more about Lauren at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenhogan3
- Learn more about AIDS Healthcare Foundation at: https://www.aidshealth.org
ABOUT DETROIT PODCAST STUDIOS:
In Detroit, history was made when Barry Gordy opened Motown Records back in 1960. More than just discovering great talent, Gordy built a systematic approach to launching superstars. His rigorous processes, ...
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How many episodes does AHFter Hours Podcast have?
AHFter Hours Podcast currently has 39 episodes available.
What topics does AHFter Hours Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Non-Profit, Community, Treatment, Medicine, Podcasts, Mission, Business, Innovation, Careers and Healthcare.
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The episode title 'We The People' is the most popular.
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The first episode of AHFter Hours Podcast was released on Nov 4, 2021.
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