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Women SHINE is a research study hosted by the University of California San Diego for women living in California

What is Women SHINE?

Women SHINE is a research study aimed at helping women living with HIV to access and stay engaged in HIV care. Women SHINE is currently enrolling women living with HIV who have experienced violence during their adult life.

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About Us

The iStrive Research Lab studies the intersecting experiences of women relating to substance use, violence, mental health, and HIV. Visit our website to learn more about our team and work.

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Email: womenSHINE@health.ucsd.edu

or iSTRIVEresearchLab@health.ucsd.edu

Phone: (858) 354-0381

We are just 9 days away from the 2023 San Diego AIDS Walk and Run! 👟 We are so excited to be walking with iSTRIVE Research Lab to raise money for HIV/AIDS Resources in California. Check out our fundraising page at https://donate.thecentersd.org/team/523483 👩🏾‍🤝‍👩🏽💞 Are you going to be at this year’s San Diego AIDS Walk? Let us know - we would love to connect! ⬇️ Meet our Principal Investigator, Dr. Jamila K. Stockman! 🌍🔬 Dr. Stockman has a PhD in Epidemiology from Johns Hopkins, an MPH from George Washington University, and currently is a Vice Chief and Professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases and Global Public Health at UC San Diego. 📚 Her dedication to improving the lives of women affected by intimate partner and sexual violence is inspiring. Her research explores the intersections of violence, HIV, and substance abuse among marginalized populations, striving to make a meaningful difference in the world. 💪🏽💖 Read more about Dr. Stockman and her work at iSTRIVEresearchlab.com and WomenSHINEstudy.com 🕊️ Embracing every chapter of life on National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day. 🌟 Today, we honor the strength and resilience of individuals who are aging with HIV, and we remember those whose lives were impacted. Let's celebrate the progress we've made, raise awareness about the unique challenges faced by older adults, and continue our commitment to compassion, support, and understanding. Together, we create a future where every stage of life is met with dignity and care. 🙏❤️ Tag or comment the name of someone you're thinking of today ⬇️ Happy Friday! Use the weekend to try out one of these ways to try out one of these ways to care for your mind, body, and soul from Tiny Buddha. 🌿🌞☁️ What will you do this weekend to take care of yourself? Let us know in the comments! 💞 Last week was the US Conference on HIV/AIDS in Washington, DC! This year’s theme at #2023USCHA, “A Love Letter to Black Women” highlights the need to address this and other disparities. 👩🏾💜 Check out these graphics from our friends at @aidsvuorg that focus on the disproportionate way HIV affects black women. Every life is valuable, and every voice matters. On this National Suicide Prevention Day, let's come together to spread hope, love, and support. 💜 Let's be a source of light for those in darkness, and remind everyone that they're never alone. 🌟🕊️ Swipe to see some resources from @NIMHgov about how to care for yourself or others who may be struggling with suicidal thoughts. Shining a light on the unsung heroes of HIV care in California! 🏥💖 These dedicated healthcare providers are making a difference every day in the fight against HIV and by supporting those living with it. 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️ Feel free to share this list with a friend or on your story to help people access the care and support they deserve! 💪❤️ We are so proud of our friends and teammates, Danielle and Wanda, for their work in HIV research! 🎉 Together, they led a workshop entitled "Truth Telling: Conversations on Recruiting Black Women in HIV Research" at this year's US Conference on HIV/AIDS (USCHA). They were able to use the LinkPositively study as a case study on recruiting and enrolling Black women in HIV research while hosting a discussion about strategies to engage Black women despite barriers to participation. 🌸💗 We are so excited to be participating in the 2023 San Diego AIDS Walk/Run hosted by @lgbtcenter with iSTRIVE Research Lab!👟🌟 If you would like to learn more about how to support our team, or if you are interested in donating to HIV/AIDS resources in San Diego, check out www.aidswalksd.org and find our team page (our name is iSTRIVE Research Lab)! 💜💪🏽🎉