Journey Continues…
Faces and Voices 2026
Faces and Voices 2026—The Journey Continues is HOCC’s evolving web page dedicated to keeping women connected to each other and informed about their health, wellness, and their community. Meeting women when and where they are is our goal for keeping our web page up to date and ready for visitors. There, people can see our most recent health and wellness information, share in women’s wisdom and voices, and appreciate our sisters’ smiles—and even sometimes, tears.
Welcome to HOCC’s Faces and Voices Part Three –
The Journey Continues!
Faces and Voices:
December 2025 – December 2026
Save the Date!
January 12, 2026
“Healthy Body Compostion”
with Allie Walpert, MSN, FNP-BC, CRN-BC
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January 2026 ZOOM Programing
TBA
“Mindful Movement”
with Ellie Enichen
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December 8, 2025
“Women Living with HIV: Advances in HIV Treatment and Treatment”
with Katy Stephenson, MD, MPH
HOCC Getting Setup & Started
Living with HIV Updates
Jennease Hyatt, Community Liaison Gilead Sciences
Mindful Exercise with Meghan
Program Discussion
FACES
VOICES
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“OMG thank you – best group everrrrrrr loved it!”
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We are lucky to have HOCC who really takes care of us and brings the health and wellness discussions from the experts we really need to hear from.”
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“The questions on the eval about HIV was a great reminder of the importance for all to know – thank you HOCC and Doctor Katy today!!!”
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“Wow it was good to hear the updates and the hope to have a vaccine to help with prevention.
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“It was really good to see and hear what is happening around the world and here in MA regarding people living with HIV and new infections!”
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“I recently heard about HOCC and I came today – I was so impressed with having a doctor do the presentation and that folks from other organizations came and spoke about their program – who does that? The vipe at HOCC is amazing and welcoming to all!”
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“If I were to say something to a person newly diagnosed with HIV I would tell them there is love on the other side of that news and you will find it here at HOCC!”
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“I don’t live with HIV but today I have the awarness and compassion for those who do – HOCC helped me with that!”
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“I love hearing from not only the speaker but all of the women who share their voice, knowledge and strength with us!”
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I am glad we did a program for world AIDS day and even if others don’t do it next year – HOCC will.”
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“I have been so anxious about the direction of HIV prevention and treatment for the future – I appreciate the open discussion – if we don’t have medication for all then we don’t have health and wellness for any one!!!”
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“Great program today – it is so cool we hear from doctors from different hospitals and clinics to learn the views from all health care in Boston.”
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“It was really important to hear that our president has a direct affect on my health and wellness and I never knew that before – I thought the health organizations like the CDC, research and my doctor were in charge of what was best for our health.”
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“I did not know that we might someday be able to have a vaccine to prevent HIV which would be great for my grandchildren, this is so wonderful!”
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“It’s so good meeting new people coming to HOCC It really does feel like family.”
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“I liked how HIV could be prevented someday like we have done with COVID-19.”
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“Today was a sobering conversation hearing about the statistics, facts, and the reality of HIV and that new infections are is still happening even in MA and possibly a reduction of medication could prevent it but it could be challenges to access medications to prevent and treat.”
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“I love coming to HOCC and learning at least on new thing each time I come.”
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“The changes in HIV prevention which used to be a dedicated attempt to help all at risk for HIV might be changing and I want to help!” ================================================
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December 2025 ZOOM Programing
Tuesday December 23rd @ 11:00am – 12:00pm
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“Mindful Movement”
with Ellie Enichen