Let’s continue our conversation on PrEP Therapy for HIV. We’ll be taking a deeper look at asking a provider for PrEP; who do you ask, what you should ask, and where should you go? Listen in and find out! We also have our friend, Dr. Gabriella Maris, back with us to teach us a bit more about LGBTQ+. We'll be going a bit more practical; from the challenges faced as far as insurance, to what we as health care providers should be paying extra attention for in our screening. 

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.

[00:01 – 06:00] PREP Therapy for HIV - What You Should Know

• Welcome back to the show

• Who to talk to - finding the right provider

[06:01 – 13:32] Challenges Faced by the LGBTQ+ Community 

• Dr. Maris talks about the challenges around insurance 

[13:33 – 16:45] Advocating for the Voiceless 

• Dr. Maris shares about ways you can advocate 

[16:46 – 23:40] Randy’s Random Questions

• What one word would you use to describe South Carolina?

[23:41 – 28:18] Closing Segment

• Final PrEP Therapy facts and tips

“A little bit can go a long way… So many people from this community have just been marginalized that all they really want is someone to be open minded and actively listen and to be embracing…” - Dr. Gabriella Maris

Resources Mentioned: 

• PrEP Therapy for HIVBasics

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