STD prevention methods for People of color and L.G.B.T.Q. community By:Thalia Wallace

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/02/opinion/aids-prevention-medicine.html
                                                       
                                                             (SUMMARY):
   
Rampant stigma concerning H.I.V. , AIDS, Syphilis etc. and sexuality in our health care system makes it difficult for the L.G.B.T.Q. community and people of color to obtain competent and respectful care. Prophylaxis, which is more than 90 % effective in preventing the transmission of H.I.V. has been particularly stigmatized. 
   It is essential for the medical community to address barriers to care. H.I.V. specialist primary-care providers at community health centers make Prophylaxis accessible through outreach for homosexuals , minorities, and any "under-class" citizens.
    For those who decide to take the medication, care coordination provides a support system to encourage them to stick with their medication. The health care field needs to hire, promote, train and retain staff who understand the communities and people they serve. Making those who inquire about Prophylaxis feel uncomfortable and shamed will only hold us back as a nation to getting most of our citizens cured and or have the ability to live with it.

                                                               (FEEDBACK):                                                            I think its great that we are taking steps to serve all the citizens of america and I truly believe that no matter how indifferent you feel towards someone, it is your job as a fellow citizen to see that justice is served and that everyone gets the same opportunities to take care of themselves.