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Center for HIV/AIDS Research, Education and Policy

The Center for HIV/AIDS Research, Education, and Policy (C-HAREP) is a transdisciplinary collaborative effort focusing on reducing, and ultimately eliminating, disparities in HIV/AIDS incidence, morbidity and mortality through research and education addressing the determinants of disparity as well as interventions and policies designed to eliminate them.

The overall goal of the Center for HIV/AIDS Research, Education and Policy (C-HAREP) is to eliminate HIV/AIDS health disparities through collaborative research, innovative education, community partnership and policy advocacy.

Objectives

• Create and support an academic home for HIV/AIDS health disparity research;
• Build transdisciplinary collaborations within the University of Mississippi Medical Center and beyond to advance our understanding and elimination of health disparities;
• Conduct cutting-edge research that focuses on the intersection of biological, behavioral, social, community and policy determinants of HIV/AIDS health disparities;
• Develop and promote culturally competent education and training to clinicians and health care professionals designed to support of an inclusive healthcare environment and to reduce HIV/AIDS stigma;
• Foster collaborative relationships between researchers, community-based organizations, people living with HIV/AIDS, policy makers, private sector, public and voluntary sector program administrators and/or clinical and public health practitioners to promote and support the translation of knowledge in target populations to increase the impact of research on policy and practice in elimination of HIV/AIDS health disparities.

C-HAREP Staff and Contact Information

	Mauda Monger, MPH, PhD Director, Center for HIV/AIDS Research, Education, and Policy Assistant Professor, John D. Bower School of Population Health
	Haley Bender James, MPH, CHES® Project Manager, Center for HIV/AIDS Research, Education, and Policy  Phone: (601) 815-1607
	Makailya Drake Community Health Worker I, Population Health Practice Phone: (601) 815-9947

Data Resource Repository

• MS Counties That Offer Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
• PrEP for Uninsured Clinics and Contact Information
• PrEP Access Assistance Clinics and Contact Information
• Other MS PrEP Clinics and Contact Information
• MS Counties in the HIV Testing and Provider Network
• MSDH Districts

Community Advisory Board

• Trisha Arnold, PhD, Assistant Professor (Research) in the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at Brown University and Research Scientist at Rhode Island Hospital in the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
• Tamika Curtis-Holloway, DrPH, Chief Executive Officer, Southern Health Alliance
• Linda Dixon, Esq., Health Law Director, Mississippi Center for Justice
• Courtney Gomillia, PhD, Senior Project Manager
• Dominique Grant, Program Specialist, HIV/AIDS Advocate, CARE4ME Services 
• Rashad Pollard, CPT, CNA, CHW, HIV Outreach Specialist II
• Alecia Reed-Owens, Esq., Deputy Director of Health Law, Mississippi Center for Justice
• Sherry Stephens-Gibson, DrPH, MPH, MCHES®, Director of Health Education, UMMC School of Medicine
• Rodney Washington, EdD, Associate Professor, John D. Bower School of Population Health

Upcoming Events

HIV Education Series – Every Fourth Tuesday of the Month

We are excited to announce the launch of our HIV Education Series, designed to provide essential information, raise awareness, and promote proactive health practices surrounding HIV.

This informative series will take place every fourth Tuesday of the month. Each session will cover a wide range of topics, including prevention, treatment, mental health considerations, and the latest advancements in HIV research and care.

Details:

• When: Every fourth Tuesday of the month:
  • April 22
  • May 27
  • June 24
  • July 22
  • August 26
  • September 23
  • October 28
• Time: 12:00 PM
• Location: Jackson Medical Mall
• Topics Covered: HIV prevention, treatment options, understanding HIV stigma, mental health support, and more.

This educational series is open to all, whether you're a healthcare professional, a community advocate, or someone seeking to learn more about HIV. Our goal is to create a supportive, informative space for open dialogue, learning, and growth.

Join us for this empowering educational opportunity. Stay informed, stay empowered!

For more information, please contact Haley Bender James at hbender@umc.edu or 769-320-1544.