CCHE PACT

At University of Chicago Medicine, PACT's work sits at the intersection of care, community, and discovery. We provide HIV/STI clinical services grounded in respect and accessibility, while advancing research that pushes prevention and treatment forward.
Every test, every conversation, every study participant represents a step toward reducing stigma, expanding knowledge, and improving health outcomes. Our team is committed to meeting people where they are—offering compassionate care today while building the evidence that shapes tomorrow.
PACT is more than a program—it’s a partnership with the communities we serve, driven by trust, science, and a shared goal of ending HIV and improving sexual health for all.

This , we’re reminded that HIV outcomes are shaped by more than individual behavior. Structural factors — including housing instability, poverty, stigma, and limited access to affirming care — continue to impact the health of transgender people.

Supporting transgender communities means addressing these barriers and investing in equitable, community-informed solutions.

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National Transgender HIV Testing Day Toolkit 2026 - AIDSVu On April 18, AIDSVu recognizes National Transgender HIV Testing Day (NTHTD) and acknowledges the disproportionate impact of HIV on the transgender community while encouraging routine HIV testing, prevention, and care among transgender and gender non-binary people. Recent data continue to highlight d...

During STI Awareness Week, CDPH reminds you that we provide STI testing and treatment at our health hubs across the city: www.chicago.gov/SexualHealth

We encourage you to this .

In 2023, young people ages 13–24 accounted for 18% of all new HIV diagnoses nationwide.
Only 69% of youth living with HIV are virally suppressed—below national goals.