DeMarc A. Hickson of Us Helping Us — Photo: Todd Franson “Us Helping Us [has] remained open since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic,” says DeMarc Hickson, the executive director of Us Helping Us, People Into Living, Inc., a community organization dedicated to promoting holistic health among black LGBTQ people, particularly those living with HIV.
Us Helping Us has responded to the COVID-19 pandemic by moving some services and programs online, while still maintaining in-person appointments where necessary.
For instance, clients in need of HIV and STD screenings, which are usually provided in-person, will instead meet virtually with a nurse practitioner to assess their symptoms and whether they need to pursue a follow-up in person.
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