HIV Prevention: A Journey Through History and Hope

December 1, 2024/

The fight against HIV has been long and difficult, but it’s also been a story of resilience and progress. Here’s a brief look back—and how you can be part of the future:

  • 1980s: HIV emerges as a public health crisis, disproportionately affecting marginalized communities. Stigma runs rampant, but advocacy begins to grow.
  • 1990s: Antiretroviral therapy (ART) transforms HIV from a fatal illness to a manageable condition. Activists push for expanded access.
  • 2000s: Prevention advances with PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis), which can stop HIV after potential exposure.
  • 2012: The FDA approves PrEP, a groundbreaking medication that prevents HIV before exposure.

Today, PrEP and regular testing are powerful tools for ending the epidemic, but stigma and inequities still hold us back. By taking charge of your sexual health, you’re continuing the legacy of hope and action.

Be part of the future. Schedule your HIV test or learn more about PrEP at by calling (530) 749-3242 and asking for a Prevention Navigator. Together, we can end HIV.

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