Every year the number of HIV cases in Oklahoma increase, and even though people know a lot more about the disease than they used to, there are still plenty of misconceptions about the virus and how quickly it can spread. False assumptions can increase the

“Oklahoma is one of the top seven states with the highest numbers of HIV cases,” said Whitney Essex, family nurse practitioner at Cherokee Nation Health Services. “We are very lucky to be able to prevent it with PrEP and to offer PrEP th

Health insurance is a complicated and confusing subject for many, and the choices you make on coverage can have a significant impact on the quality and cost of your health care. For Oklahomans purchasing their health care through the Affordable Care Act,

One little pill a day can greatly reduce your risk of HIV infection and it is free to members of the Cherokee Nation. This pill is a medication called Truvada ® used for PrEP, or pre-exposure prophylaxis. When you take PrEP as prescribed, it reduces y