Performer Availability Screening Services (PASS) has announced that they have added a new testing and treatment partner in Atlanta – MPOWERR Health and Wellness, a non-profit organization.
“With the global growth of the creator community, it’s critical that we work with labs and networks outside the major production hubs,” says Ian O’Brien, Executive Director of PASS. “MPOWERR is an incredible community-based organization that provides not only testing, but STI treatment, HIV care, PrEP, mental health and substance abuse services. They are already working with adult performers and creators, and we’re excited to welcome them to PASS.”
Currently, MPOWERR offers a PASS panel with a 48-hour turnaround for $125 – substantially less cost than other adult industry labs. They also stated that those with insurance may pay as little as $50.
Founder and CEO Taurus Jerelds has worked in public health on the local, state, and federal levels for nearly two decades. He has professional experience working as a sexual health educator, disease investigator, and epidemiologist, and says he’s working to secure grants and funding that would make the panel free with a faster turnaround time.
“We’ve already been providing testing for performers, so we’re eager to connect with the PASS,” says Jerelds. “I launched MPOWERR to help reach underserved and hard-to-reach populations, and I know the importance of being able to provide testing and care in a supportive, stigma-free environment. I’m excited to bring our services to the adult industry, and look forward to connecting with more of the incredible people working in it.”
All results are provided electronically via the MPOWERR portal and performers and creators are can schedule tests at MPOWERR by calling 470-875-8476 or 770-742-0813.
