Jase Garrigus

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Truvada: A Better Choice, But Not an Excuse

The following article contains information about Truvada® and other prophylactics. Opinions expressed in the article are that of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of GayFresno, its owners, entities, and subsidiaries. The information given is not an attempt to practice medicine, and all medical information is documented with the American Medical Association, Truvada®, […]

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First Aid: The Dos and Don’ts of Minor Injuries

Author’s Note:  The following information is compiled from multiple sources including:  The Mayo Clinic, the American Medical Association, the American Red Cross, and the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians.  The information included in this article is not meant to diagnose, treat, or cure any serious medical condition.  In the case of all emergency situations

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HPV Awareness: It’s not just for women anymore

Author’s note: This article contains information on the human papilloma virus (HPV), its treatment, and its vaccine.  The author in no way intends the information to be used to diagnose, treat, or cure any condition and should not be construed as an attempt to practice medicine.  All medical conditions should be evaluated on a case

HIV/AIDS: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Recently, I had the privilege of being able to walk in the 2nd Annual Fresno AIDS Walk.  Having known people who have died from AIDS related complications, events like this one always hit close to home.  As a gay man, HIV/AIDS has always been “something to think about.”  I guess though that I take it

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Proof that we’ve come a long way…gayby!

Ok, ok, ok…I know it was cheesy, cliché, and perhaps a bit punny, but does that make it any less true?  While I’m not quite old enough to remember Stonewall, I have many friends that do.  Most of us have heard the stories.   The history of our community is littered with all many of horror

A Word From the Valley: Change

A Word from the Valley (2011, Article 2) After much consideration, I’ve decided that the word this week shall be: change.  There are a plethora of changes being made to the world in various arenas, and over the last three decades, I’ve seen more changes than most of the decades before me.  We’ve watched the