StreetWork

"Street Work" is a mobile, outreach program that brings various health services and educational information regarding HIV/STI screenings, and other health awareness programs to minority communities that do not have access or means of transportation to travel to health providers.

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We are so excited that T.K. Hampton, and The YSL2Z Crew will be coming to Orlando with You Shall LHIV2: Zero! You Shall LHIV2: Zero is a theatrical production that presents the methods that will get us to Zero HIV transmissions. With a CAST OF 12 AMAZING ENTERTAINERS, you'll find yourself singing along for the entire show. Shows at 1:30pm & 730m. This is a Free Event! Follow You Shall LHiV2: Zero and RSVP link below:: www.eventbrite.com/e/you-shall-lhiv2zero-tickets-44711831291

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NBHAAD " A life is worth saving" It is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day on February 7, 2018!! Get tested, Get Educated, Get Involved.. To find an HIV Testing location near you, send a text message with your zip code to KNOWIT (566948) or visit www.HIVTEST.org. Prevention/Knowledge is power!!! Let's take a stand and fight against this totally preventable disease. www.facebook.com/events/182457172342131

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Today is National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day observed each year on September 27 to direct attention to the ongoing and disproportionate impact of human immunodeficiency virus infection (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) on gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (MSM) (https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/risk/gender/msm) in the United States. Gay and bisexual men are more severely affected by HIV than any other group in the United States. Gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men made up an estimated 2% of the population but 55% of people living with HIV in the United States in 2013. If current diagnosis rates continue, 1 in 6 gay and bisexual men will be diagnosed with HIV in their lifetime, including 1 in 2 black/African American gay and bisexual men, 1 in 4 Hispanic/Latino gay and bisexual men, and 1 in 11 white gay and bisexual men.

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Join us for our 4th annual National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day (NHAAAD) - September 18th at SAVOY Orlando at 6pm! It will be Orlando's first HIV event to be live streamed on Facebook!!

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#HIV doesn’t discriminate, which is why the CDC recommends that everyone between the ages of 13 and 64 #GetTested at least once. If you’re at a higher risk, getting tested more often is recommended. Learn more about how HIV affects different people. https://www.cdc.gov/actagainstaids/

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Regardless of your age, you can be at risk for HIV if you have unprotected sex or share needles. * Over 1 in 6 of all new HIV infections are in people over the age of 50 *Over 1 in 4 of all new HIV infections are in women *Over 1 in 5 of all new HIV infections are in people under the age of 25

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87% of Black women with HIV were infected thru heterosexual contact PrEP prevents HIV infection through sex by more than 90% Taking PrEP is not just about trust for you partner or the number of partners you have.It's about good health and the fredom to enjoy yourself. Make an appointment with a primary care doctor to learn if PrEp is right for you. You can also visit www.greaterthan.org/get-prep/

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*Latinos represent approximately 17 percent of the U.S. population, but account for an estimated 21 percent of people living with HIV (263,900 persons in 2013) and an estimated 24 percent of all persons with newly diagnosed infection. Men account for 88 percent of diagnoses among Latinos.

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Regardless of your age, you can be at risk for HIV if you have unprotected sex or share needles. Over 1 in 6 of all new HIV infections are in people over the age of 50.

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People aged 55 and older accounted for 26% of all Americans living with diagnosed or undiagnosed HIV infection in 2013. People aged 50 and older have the same HIV risk factors as younger people, but may be less aware of their HIV risk factors. Older Americans are more likely to be diagnosed with HIV infection later in the course of their disease.

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Autistic Pride Day is is a celebration of the neurodiversity of people on the autism spectrum held on June 18, 2018. The day is celebrated annually and “Autistic pride” stands for pride in autism, about shifting views of autism from "disease" to "difference". It observes the diversity various neurological types express. Autism is a disorder of neural development characterized by impaired social interaction and communication, and by restricted and repetitive behavior. Parents usually notice signs in the first two years of their child's life. In June 2005, some organizations launched the first annual Autistic Pride Day, with events around the world. Autistic pride asserts that autistic people are not sick; rather, they have a unique set of characteristics that provide them many rewards and challenges, not unlike their non-autistic peers. Autistic Pride Day is an Aspies for Freedom initiative, an autism rights group that aims to educate the general public with initiatives to end ignorance of the issues involving the autistic community.

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After a traumatic event, most people have painful memories. For many people, the effects of the event fade over time. But for others, the memories, thoughts and feelings don't go away - even months or years after the event is over. Mental health experts are not sure why some people develop PTSD and others do not. If stress reactions do not improve over time and they disrupt everyday life, it is important to seek help to determine if PTSD is present. A few resources available to you are The Orlando United Assistance Center at 407-500-HOPE, Proyecto Somos Orlando at [phone], and Two Spirit Health Services at 407-963-5664.

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Hepatitis B and C are major contributing factors to liver cancer underscoring the critical importance of hepatitis prevention and treatment.

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One in four people living with HIV in the United States is a woman. Women of all ages, races, and ethnicity can get HIV, but some women are more at risk than others.

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Watch Dr. Anthony Fauci describe how the presence of a protein newly identified on HIV called alpha-4 beta-7 integrin may help explain how an antibody treatment led to sustained remission of an HIV-like virus in monkeys. The new findings from Dr. Fauci’s lab were published today in the journal Science Immunology via @NIAIDNews