Archive Index / 2011 Community Information Fair in Seville (posted: 10/11/11)

Source: Alianza de Mujeres Activas Inc.
Contact: Ana Bolaños, 386-749-0669


WHAT: Alianza de Mujeres Activas announces a Community Information Fair in observance of Hispanic Heritage Month and the ninth annual National Latino AIDS Awareness Day.

Vendors will provide information on a variety of topics, health screenings, Stewart-Marchman-Act’s mobile testing unit (Prevention on the Move) will provide free rapid HIV tests (results in 20 minutes), and free giveaways will be offered to the public.

This event is in collaboration with the Volusia County Health Department, Stewart-Marchman-Act’s Prevention on the Move and Hispanic Health Initiatives.

WHERE: The former Seville School, 1591 Highway 17, Seville

WHEN: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15

BACKGROUND: Each year, since it was established in 1968, Americans observe Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.
In 2003, October 15 was established as National Latino AIDS Awareness Day in response to the devastating impact HIV/AIDS has had on Hispanic/Latino communities across the country. This year’s theme, “Latinos Unite! Let's stay Healthy! Get Tested for HIV!”, speaks to the critical role of our communities engaging in not just HIV alone but also other health issues. By facilitating partnerships, hosting community events that encourage people to seek HIV testing, counseling and treatment, and by developing and disseminating prevention strategies, we will be promoting healthy communities.
For more information about the event, contact Ana Bolaños at 386-749-0669  or Leah White by phone at 386-274-0629.

For more information about Hispanic Heritage Month, please visit www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov.
For more information about National Latino AIDS Awareness Day, please visit www.nlaad.org.