Researchers at Temple University’s School of Medicine and a team at the University of Nebraska Medical Center say they have, for the first time, eliminated the DNA of HIV-1, the virus responsible for AIDS, from the genomes of living animals. Bebashi Executive Director, Gary J. Bell, spoke with 6ABC in Philadelphia about what this could […]
Here’s a look at the parade route, festival location, performers and more for the 2019 Philadelphia Pride Parade and Festival that includes Bebashi. READ MORE
Governor Tom Wolf today announced details of projects selected to support improved health outcomes in North Philadelphia’s Health Enterprise Zone (HEZ), an eight-mile area in Philadelphia with a large Medicaid population but poor health outcomes. In February, Gov. Wolf announced the award of $3 million for five programs to create projects that will use community […]
Bebashi’s custom trifold condom packets and foiled condom wrappers were designed by Tiffany Mercer-Robbins and printed/produced by Say It With A Condom out of Miami, FL. The design has been a major hit with consumers, so much so that Say It With A Condom used the design as a case study for other organizations to […]
Bebashi Executive Director, Gary J. Bell, was presented with the Bucknell University Alumni Service to Humanity Award for his commitment to non-profit management and counseling. Read the announcement here
Cherri Gregg, host of KYW News Radio’s show Flashpoint, speaks with Bebashi Prevention Education Supervisor, Keira Ragsdale, on the importance of BreastFest. Read and listen here
A man accused in several South Philadelphia sex assaults is confirmed to be HIV positive. Now, officials are reaching out to victims to tell them what they should know about being tested and receiving treatment. Lauren Mayk speaks with Bebashi executive director about HIV transmission, treatment and prevention in light of recent findings. Watch here
Stefania Jimenez reports on multiple break-ins at Bebashi. Watch here
HIV and AIDS awareness advocates are pushing to educate more people in Philadelphia — especially Black women — about the HIV prevention pill. Bebashi executive director, Gary J. Bell, speaks with Ayana Jones on why PrEP is important. Read here
WHYY Health & Science Reporter Dana Bate speaks to Bebashi’s Executive Director, Gary J. Bell, on his thoughts on President Donald Trump’s promise to eliminate a large number of HIV infection in highly infected/populated areas by 2030. Read the interview here