Podcast Episode 16: "Sex, Drugs, and Behavioral Interventions: What's the DISH?"

We can't talk about HIV without talking about sex and drugs. In this episode, we connect with Rocko Cook, whose over 30 years in the field of HIV prevention, care, and community-building give us insights into the best ways to the best ways to communicate with patients and clinicians alike. Rocko shares their story of learning about their own HIV+ status; unique projects that meet people "where they're at", including HIV testing in bathhouses; and the importance of partnering with clinicians as a consultant, partner, and advocate of patients.

“I truly believe that if we don't have an anchor that keeps us tied and moored to who we are as people, and we don't have that passion and motivation to do something about it, then we're probably not going to be as effective as we could be.” –Rocko ...