aima ahonkhai
@aimaMDMPH
Infectious diseases + global health doctor, mother, wife, black unicorn & lover of equity! Media spots: PBS, BuzzFeed, Discover, Tennessean, etc. Ideas my own.
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03-06-2020 23:15:21
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Happening now! Hear from panelists sikhulilemoyo, aima ahonkhai, Phuong N. Pham, moderated by Jean Gregory Jerome at the #HGHI2024 as they dive into, 'Learning While Doing: Navigating the Conflicts between Research, Science and Service Delivery.” Register: bit.ly/HGHI2024
Thank you HarvardGlobalHealthInstitute & Louise Ivers for organizing such a rewarding symposium that challenged, motivated, & inspired us to work towards equity in global health. Thanks especially for intentionally highlighting diversity in the perspectives shared!!
Invigorated after #CROI2024 by mentors, friends, & mentees advancing science to end #HIV and tackle inequities globally & locally. Harvard CFAR Tennessee Center for AIDS Research Hopkins CFAR MGH Division of Infectious Diseases MassGeneral Medicine
Grateful for an energizing dinner with community experts Lawrence Vinson III julia tripp discussing the vital role of community engagement in tackling health inequities in MA. Harvard CFAR MGH Division of Infectious Diseases MassGeneral Medicine #CommunityEngagement #HealthEquity
Today is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Let's stand together to raise awareness, fight stigma, & ensure equitable access to prevention & care in the Black community. Together, we can end the HIV epidemic. #EndHIV #HealthEquity Harvard CFAR MGH Division of Infectious Diseases MGH Medical Practice Evaluation Center (MPEC) MassGeneral Medicine
In a recent publication in AIDS Journal, researcher aima ahonkhai and colleagues characterize residential mobility among people living with HIV in Tennessee and its impact on HIV care outcomes.
Read more: journals.lww.com/aidsonline/abs… #AIDS #tennessee
'I'm here to remind us how hard it is to run full speed when you're pregnant.
How debilitating it is to decide if you're going to hold your toddler's hand or a parent's hand as you flee.'
-Dr. Africa Stewart, obstetrician and member of MSF's Board of Directors
Democracy Now!
Equity-centered HIV care is critical -- new research led by Katherine Rich demonstrates the effect that improving the HIV care continuum could have in the US to reduce racial inequities. It was a such a pleasure to work with Dr. Rich and aima ahonkhai on developing this analysis.
Congratulations Katherine Rich, Emily Hyle & MGH Medical Practice Evaluation Center (MPEC) team for highlighting the importance of equity-focused interventions for Black men in the US! MGH Division of Infectious Diseases MassGeneral Medicine
Had a great time at #IDWeek ! Loved connecting with friends, mentors, & collaborators! Shout out to the new HIV Medicine Association chair Dr Allison Agwu aka Dr A and JohnFEnders lecturer #ighoofokotun !
Such a privilege to share the podium with Master Barbers at NASTAD #SDOH about how we are #cuttingoutstigma towards #hiv by partnering with #barbers in TN! Tennessee Center for AIDS Research Street Works MOJO Marketing PR Insights @ VUMC MGH Division of Infectious Diseases MGH Medical Practice Evaluation Center (MPEC)
So excited to join Vanderbilt School of Nursing Kate Clouse LSHTM Centre for Evaluation to discuss how our teams have used #mhealth solutions for people with #HIV with NIMR UCH IBADAN NIG Martin Were APIN Public Health Initiatives Playmatics VUMC Global Health
Looking for #dinner tonight? Think about Fat Bottom Brewing who is donating to #diningoutforlife supporting Nashville CARES. Let them know you're there to support. I hear there's live music for dinner tonight.
Join us for an engaging conversation on the intersection of #HIV legislation, public health, and partnering with communities to impact health & policy! Harvard CFAR Tennessee Center for AIDS Research Nashville CARES @amnaosman_CEO Insights @ VUMC myemail.constantcontact.com/Tuesday--May-2…
Come learn from this group's wide-ranging expertise about how HIV research can make a real and immediate impact on policy decisions and people's lives. myemail.constantcontact.com/Tuesday--May-2… Harvard CFAR Anne Neilan, MD MPH aima ahonkhai MGH Medical Practice Evaluation Center (MPEC) News
Today is #diningoutforlife here in #Nashville benefiting Nashville CARES. Come eat out with us! Help us treat and prevent #HIV . diningoutforlife.com/city/nashville/