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Initiative (JI) is a program of the <a href="https://www.ihv.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Institute of Human Virology (IHV)</a> at the <a href="https://www.medschool.umaryland.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM)</a>. In addition to our <a href="http://www.jacques.ihv.org/clinical-services/">clinical services</a>, we offer HIV and Hepatitis C (HCV) testing, prevention, education, linkage to care and supportive services through our <a href="http://www.jacques.ihv.org/community-outreach/">Community Outreach Program</a> and HIV Support Services.</p> <hr /><h2>HIV Prevention</h2> <p><img src="http://www.jacques.ihv.org/media/som/microsites/jacques-initiative/images/Prep_350.jpg" alt="" style=" " /></p> <p> <a href="http://www.jacques.ihv.org/media/som/microsites/jacques-initiative/docs/HIV-Prevention-Flyer.pdf">FREE Personalized HIV Prevention Kits</a></p> <p>To find out more, call: 410-706-6410</p><div 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