In this special panel episode of Kentucky Queeries, hosts Louisville Drag Queen Sydni Hampton and Art Scisney from UK Target 4 Region 5 sit down with an expert panel to break down everything you need to know about PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis)—a game-changing medication for HIV prevention.

Joining us are Cliff Carpenter (Senior Clinic Manager, Derby City PrEP), Josh Castlen, MPAS, PA-C (Physician Assistant, Derby City PrEP Clinic), Chera Mattox, MPH (Director of HIV Prevention and Education, Park DuValle Community Health Center), Dr. Jelani Kerr, MSPH, PhD (Associate Professor, University of Louisville), and Capric Walker, MBA (Director for Research Administration, UofL Division of Infectious Diseases).

Our panel covers key topics including:
- Who should consider PrEP? Understanding its role in HIV prevention
- How to start PrEP and how to access it without insurance
- The different types of PrEP medications and their side effects
- What happens if you miss a dose and what to do if you contract HIV while on PrEP
- PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis)—how it works and when to use it
- Breaking down stigma—why misconceptions about PrEP and PEP persist and how to challenge them

This episode is packed with expert insights and practical information, making it a must-listen for anyone wanting to take control of their sexual health. Whether you're considering PrEP, have questions about PEP, or simply want to be informed, this conversation is for you.

PrEP Services

derbycityprep.org

pdchc.org

louisville.edu/ryanwhite550

FIAAY HIV Testing

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