What does it mean to truly meet patients where they are? And how can care rooted in compassion transform health outcomes?

In this episode, Baltimore native and nurse Walker Weinstein shares how IHV’s Jacques Initiative provides status-neutral HIV and hepatitis services, gender-affirming care, and community outreach that puts dignity first.

https://jacques.ihv.org/

Testing, Outreach, and Linkage to Care

JACQUES Journey Center

520 W. Fayette St. Suite 140, Baltimore, MD 21201

410-706-6410 to speak with a team member

Clinical Program

University of Maryland, Institute of Human Virology

725 W. Lombard St., Baltimore, MD 21201

410-706-4091 to schedule a clinic appointment

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Institute of Human Virology or the University of Maryland. This podcast is intended only for informational purposes and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical guidance specific to your health needs.

You got the call. The transplant was a success. Now what?
For thousands of people, receiving a new organ is just the start of the journey—not the end. In this episode, Dr. Kapil Saharia, an infectious disease expert, pulls back the curtain on what happens next: the hidden battle to protect that new organ from infections while keeping the immune system in check. Learn why post-transplant care is a high-stakes balancing act—and how doctors are working to keep patients thriving long after surgery.

What happens when a once-fatal diagnosis becomes a lifelong condition?In this episode, Dr. Poonam Mathur joins us as we dive into the changing landscape of treatment of HIV – how it’s evolved from a health crisis into a chronic, manageable disease—and what that means for a generation now aging with the virus.

Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Institute of Human Virology or the University of Maryland. This podcast is intended only for informational purposes and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical guidance specific to your health needs.

You’ve seen the headlines. Overdose numbers. A city in crisis.

In this episode, Dr. Sarah Kattakuzhy, Associate Director of the Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine and Co-Director, Research Initiative on Infectious Disease and Substance Use Disorder, takes us inside Baltimore’s opioid epidemic. From the tangled roots of addiction to the real-world impact of harm reduction strategies. It’s a candid look at the crisis beyond the numbers—and the people fighting to turn the tide.

Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Institute of Human Virology or the University of Maryland. This podcast is intended only for informational purposes and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical guidance specific to your health needs.

We're excited to launch our podcast on August 5th! Please listen to an excerpt from episode one, "Opioid Epidemic in Baltimore," with Dr. Sarah Kattakuhzy.

Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect those of the Institute of Human Virology or the University of Maryland. This podcast is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical guidance tailored to your health needs.