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June 27th is National HIV Testing Day! Do you know your status? When was the last time you had an HIV test? If you're not sure, it's time to find out. Whether you get a free, confidential HIV test on June 27th or set up an appointment that works for your schedule with HVCS' staff, […]
Dutchess County’s first Dragon Boat Race and Festival is coming up this July 5th in Poughkeepsie on the Hudson River. That same morning, the public gathers for the Annual Balloon Launch and the festival will continue the excitement for the day featuring dragon boat races along the river and an Asian Cultural Festival with live […]
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 with substance abuse and/or mental health. Participants will […]
Vassar’s Powerhouse Apprentice Company presents a workshop performance and panel discussion around Ugandan playwright Margaret Namulyanga’s new play, Privileged Life of Cats. A lesbian couple finds their own truth in the landscape of fear provoked by Uganda's anti-gay legislation. Following each presentation, Powerhouse students will host a panel of experts on LGBTQ community in Hudson […]
Vassar’s Powerhouse Apprentice Company presents a workshop performance and panel discussion around Ugandan playwright Margaret Namulyanga’s new play, Privileged Life of Cats. A lesbian couple finds their own truth in the landscape of fear provoked by Uganda’s anti-gay legislation. Following each presentation, Powerhouse students will host a panel of experts on LGBTQ community in Hudson […]
This one day training will provide participants with updated information and strategies for promoting prevention among people living with HIV/AIDS. The latest research demonstrates that early initiation of treatment, retention in care and viral load suppression are critical to the health of people with HIV and also play a key role in reducing new infections. […]
This one-day training is designed to assist health and human services providers in promoting retention in care and treatment adherence with active substance users. Providers that are aware of effective strategies for working with active substance users can play a vital role in assisting clients with retention and treatment adherence. Topics to be covered during […]
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP): What You Need to Know Tuesday, July 29th, at 7:30pm At The LOFT You’re seeing it in the news; a little blue pill called Truvada that, taken daily, offers a 99% reduction in the risk of contracting HIV, and referred to as PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis). However, there is a lot more information […]
This one day introductory training will prepare non-physician health and human services providers to address HIV, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and viral hepatitis in an integrated, client-centered manner. The training will review the similarities and differences in transmission, screening, available treatments and needed support services for each of the diseases. The training will emphasize the […]
Get all the details about this year's show right here on our website.