World AIDS Day is observed every year on December 1st. The World Health Organization established World AIDS Day in 1988. World AIDS Day provides governments, national AIDS programs, faith organizations, community organizations, and individuals with an opportunity to raise awareness and focus attention on the global AIDS epidemic.
World AIDS Day in Phoenix Arizona
November 30, 2008 from 11am-3pm
Hilton Garden Inn
4000 N. Central Ave
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HIV is the virus that causes AIDS, and it is hitting Hispanics hard. Even though Hispanics represent only 14 percent of the U.S. population, they accounted for 18 percent of all new cases of HIV/AIDS in 2005. HIV/AIDS is the third leading cause of death among Hispanic men ages 35 to 44 and the fourth leading cause of death among Hispanic women in the same age group.
The HIV/AIDS epidemic is a serious threat to the Hispanic/Latino community. In addition to being a population seriously affected by HIV, Hispanics/Latinos continue to face challenges in accessing health care, prevention services, and HIV treatment. In 2004, HIV/AIDS was the fourth leading cause of death among Hispanic/Latino men and women aged 35 to 44.
John Post, M.D. was honored at the 27th Annual Dr. R. Alice Drought Caring Spirit Awards Luncheon from the Area Agency on Aging, receiving an award for HIV Service on Friday, October 3rd. John Post is the Medical Director for the McDowell Healthcare Center. Dr. Post has been the Medical Director of the McDowell Healthcare Center for more than 18 years. As the Medical Director, Dr. Post was responsible for either directly providing or overseeing 14,000 medical visits last year at the clinic. At the Award Luncheon, a video was shared that gives us a glimpse of the commitment and dedication that John has for serving our customers. To learn more about Dr. Post please watch video or go to In the News.
Mayor Phil Gordon Joins 4th Annual Mayors Campaign Against HIV In Support of National HIV Testing Day on June 27th
Mayor to Hold Press Conference and Take Rapid Oral HIV Test to Raise Awareness for HIV/AIDS and Encourage Local Residents to Get Tested Maricopa County Ranks #1 in Prevalent HIV/AIDS Cases among Blacks - Interviews Available
WHO: Mayor Phil Gordon, National Association of People with AIDS (NAPWA), and OraSure Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: OSUR)
WHAT: In observance of National HIV Testing Day 2008 (NHTD), Mayor Gordon has joined NAPWA and OraSure Technologies, manufacturer of the OraQuick ADVANCE® Rapid HIV-1/2 Antibody Test, in the fourth annual Mayors Campaign Against HIV – a national campaign to promote the importance of HIV screening and prevention.
Mayor Gordon will take a rapid HIV test and hold a news conference to educate the community on the importance of HIV/AIDS prevention. In Phoenix, OraSure is actively supporting National HIV Testing Day through its donation of 500 OraQuick ADVANCE® Rapid HIV-1/2 Antibody Tests to the Arizona Department of Health, which will be distributed to the locations below that are offering free and confidential HIV screening throughout Phoenix on June 27th.
OraQuick ADVANCE® is safe, painless and accurate –- it requires just a swab of oral fluid (no blood or needles) and is greater than 99% accurate. Results are available in 20 minutes.
June 27th is the 4th annual National HIV Testing Day, a nationwide effort led by NAPWA and executed in partnership with major government sponsors, hundreds of local health departments, community organizations, and HIV/AIDS advocacy groups to promote the benefits of HIV testing and prevention. Thousands of local and state community events are held across the country to encourage people to seek HIV testing and counseling.
A Message on HIV Testing from Mrs. Laura Bush, First Lady of the United States For Local Sites please check out National HIV Testing Day
For more information about the Community Strength Project, contact: Lorraine Brown, Consumer Advocate, Email: lorraine.brown@hcs.maricopa.gov | Phone: 602-344-2627
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