J Wesley Thompson

A Plan to End the HIV Epidemic in Mecklenburg County

Initiative Looks to Get to Zero

J Wesley Thompson on November 15, 2019

Charlotte/Mecklenburg County is experiencing among the highest rates of new HIV infections in the U.S.

Changes to Medicare Part D would hit patients close to home

A Personal Commentary

J Wesley Thompson on February 8, 2019

Making HIV treatment accessible to all who need it is vitally important, not only to those living with the virus, but also to our community more broadly. Currently, Medicare Part D — the government program that provides prescription drug coverage for those over 65 and/or disabled — covers many of the medications we use to treat HIV.

The Hidden Epidemic

African-American community hit hard by HIV/AIDS

J Wesley Thompson on November 17, 2017

Society today has developed many euphemisms to not say HIV. HIV is ravaging the African-American community nationwide, and no one is listening.

International AIDS Conference 2016 brings worldwide community together

Convened in Durban, South Africa

J Wesley Thompson on August 12, 2016

My husband Trey and I had the honor of representing North Carolina as delegates to the 2016 International AIDS Conference (IAC) held recently in Durban, South Africa.

Charlotte Readers Podcast: Rosy Crumpton and Kamaria Delaney February 11, 2020
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Big Impact with a Small Footprint: Veterans Project Is Building Community While Fighting Homelessness February 10, 2020
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Charlotte Readers Podcast: J.A. Walsh February 4, 2020
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