The mission of BTAN is to produce and support a nationwide network of highly trained Black treatment advocates who will:
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serve as educators and opinion leaders in their communities;
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provide a pipeline of trained Black Americans for community advisory boards;
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facilitate expanded Black participation in clinical trials;
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increase early utilization of appropriate treatment; and
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improve treatment adherence in Black communities.
The goal of BTAN is to cultivate and support a national network of Black Treatment Advocates/Educators equipped with knowledge and skills to:
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help link and retain people living with HIV/AIDS into appropriate care and treatment;
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increase demand for treatment;
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integrate biomedical and behavioral interventions;
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increase involvement of Black people in HIV treatment and prevention research; and
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improve access to, and quality of, care in their home communities and nationally.
The Richmond Chapter of BTAN meets monthly at 2608 East Marshall Street, Richmond, Virginia 23223.
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