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National Latino AIDS Awareness Day October 15 The Latino Commission on AIDS (LCOA) , the Hispanic Federation and many other organizations organize this day. Find NLAAD resources at http://www.nlaad.org/ , including posters, graphics, PSAs and themed materials. Read CDC’s feature on HIV and Latinos. More Resources
In anticipation of HVCS' upcoming Harvest of Hope Charity Ball, join us at B Lounge on Thursday, October 17th for a happy hour mixer to raise awareness and funds for our HIV prevention programs for men! With happy hour drink specials, free appetizers, raffle and door prizes, free safer sex kits--all with no cover! Learn […]
6.5 OASAS credits This one-day training explores the broad definition of culture and its relationship to competent and effective health care and human service delivery. As a result of this training, participants will be able to: • Discuss invisible privilege and its affect on both receiving and providing services; • Explore potential obstacles to providing […]
The 2013 Come OUT and Find OUT Conference features the theme of Justice for All . At this pivotal time in the movement for LGBTQ equality , justice must be recognized in many different sectors before LGBTQ people can truly claim equal rights. How do you define “ Justice for All ” The 2013 Come […]
It's time once again for the most spooktacular night of the year! Celebrate Halloween with Big Gay Hudson Valley and Superior Sounds in haunted & historic downtown Poughkeepsie at the first ever "Great Poughkeepsie Costume Carnival"! The stage will be set for a creepy vintage carnival complete with side shows, go-go carnies, live DJ's and, […]
Intro to Co-Occurring Disorders for Clients with HIV/AIDS This one-day training will introduce non-physician providers to co-occurring disorders (substance abuse and mental illness) and their impact on people living with HIV/AIDS. The training will also review trauma and its impacts on care as well as “red flags” or warning signs that might indicate a problem […]
Spooked About Safer Sex? Tuesday, October 29th from 7:30 – 8:30 pm Join us for a workshop just in time for the tricks and treats of Halloween. We’ll have an informative discussion about safer sex education, including negotiating condom use, eroticizing safer sex, demonstrate proper condom use (for both the male and female condom), […]
Please join us for an educational inservice with Dr. Mark Bernstein, Senior Director for Medical Scientists at Gilead Pharmaceuticals. Dr. Bernstein will be discussing the use of Truvada for pre-exposure prophylaxis among HIV-negative people at high risk for new HIV infections. This is a presentation of Gilead Community Medical Affairs. Lunch will be provided. To […]
6.5 OASAS credits (not approved for initial CPS credentialing) This one-day training will build participant knowledge and skills in offering sexual harm reduction options to substance users. Although expanded access to syringes and drug treatment options have helped people greatly reduce their substance use-related risks for HIV, the latest research shows that sexual risk behaviors […]
The annual Hungry Artist show and food drive for HVCS takes place on November 9th 10am - 6pm at Inner Light Health Spa, 1 E Dorsey Ln, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. Free admission; please bring a non-perishable food item or toiletry item (see the list of needed items here: Holiday Food Drive Wish List 2013) for […]