In this episode of Keep On Loving the Podcast, host Mystkue Woods is joined by Lyric Kleber, Toni McFadden, and Andrea Lamour-Harrington from the Philadelphia Department of Public Health’s Division of HIV Health.

Together, they dive into the National HIV Behavioral Surveillance (NHBS) project — a CDC-funded effort that collects data from communities most at risk of HIV. The guests share candid experiences from the field: capturing voices from trans women whose stories now live on, breaking down the stigma around participation, and emphasizing why confidentiality and representation matter.

This conversation highlights how HIV surveillance isn’t just about data — it’s about people, trust, and equity. From building provider partnerships to ensuring culturally competent outreach, the team explains how their work informs policy, strengthens prevention, and improves care across Philadelphia.