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Archives Index / National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day 2012 (posted: 01/25/12)
Source: Volusia County Health Department
Contact: Stefany Strong, Public Information Officer
Theme: I am my brother’s/sister’s keeper: Fight HIV/AIDSDAYTONA BEACH – This year marks the 12th year of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD), which is recognized on February 7th. NBHAAD is a national HIV testing and treatment community mobilization initiative designed to encourage Blacks across the United States and Territorial Areas to get educated, get tested, get treated, and get involved with HIV/AIDS, as it continues to impact Black communities.
HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Events/Free HIV Testing
WHAT: Unity in the Community Event WHEN: Saturday, February 4, 2012 WHERE: Mason Nova Plaza, 1055 Mason Avenue in Daytona Beach TIME: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. HOSTED BY: Ministries for Christ Outreach WHAT: No cost rapid HIV testing WHEN: Tuesday, February 7, 2012 WHERE: Volusia County Health Department 1845 Holsonback Drive in Daytona Beach only TIME: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. HOSTED BY: Volusia County Health Department WHAT: National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness and Information Day WHEN: Tuesday, February 7, 2012 WHERE: Community Resource Center 910 South Adelle Avenue in Deland TIME: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. HOSTED BY: Joel Lawrence HIV/AIDS Organization in collaboration with Outreach Community Care Network, Springhill Neighborhood Association, Stewart Marchman Act Behavioral Center and Prevention on the Move It is estimated that more than 1400 people are living with HIV/AIDS in Volusia/Flagler Counties. In Volusia County, Blacks made up 9 percent of the population, but were 37 percent of the AIDS cases and 30 percent of the HIV cases in 2009. Below are the statistics of people living with HIV/AIDS in Florida:
- One in 50 blacks
- One in 178 Hispanics
- One in 347 Whites
For more information about National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day events, please call 386-274-0634. For more information about HIV/AIDS, please visit www.volusiahealth.com or www.wemakethechange.com.
People are also encouraged to text their zip codes to 477493 to find the nearest testing location.
Reminder: HIV testing is confidential.
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