Help Stop The Virus / BuzzFeed
Role: Creative Producer - Concept Creator, Art Director, Writer
3 branded articles (including 1 quiz) focused around HIV testing, prevention, and treatment for Help Stop The Virus, an HIV-awareness campaign from pharmaceutical manufacturer, Gilead. Worked closely with graphic designer to develop look and feel for imagery.
"10 Things You Wanted To Know About HIV But Were Too Afraid To Ask"
"If you’re worried that you were not safe and think you may have been exposed to HIV, talk to a doctor or go to an urgent care facility ASAP. You may be able to take a medicine to help keep you from getting HIV. It’s called post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP), and it means taking medicine within 72 hours of when you think you may have been exposed to HIV. PEP is available from a healthcare provider, emergency room, urgent care clinic, or HIV clinic."
"By getting tested: Testing is the only way to know if you have HIV. There is no way to tell if a person has HIV by looking at them. If you have HIV, you may look and feel fine. You may not have symptoms for many years. That is why testing is so important. If you have multiple partners (especially if you are a gay or bisexual man), the CDC recommends testing every three to six months. So get tested. Check out HelpStopTheVirus.com to find a testing site location near you! When you know your status, you can take steps to protect your health."
