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Wednesday, September 19th, 2018
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This Friday, Sept. 21, you can take part in A Day with HIV, an anti-stigma campaign organized by Positively Aware, the HIV treatment magazine.
A Day with HIV seeks to capture 24 hours in the lives of people affected by HIV and its stigma—that’s everyone, regardless of age, race, gender identity or health status. We know that through imagery and storytelling we can diminish isolation and stigma. Here’s how to participate:
1. Take a snapshot of your day this Friday. Post it on your social media using the hashtag, #adaywithhiv; include a caption giving the time and location of your photo, and what inspired you to take it.
2. Upload your photo entry at www.adaywithhiv.com or email it to photo@adaywithhiv.com—it’ll be added to the campaign’s online gallery and considered for publication in the November + December issue of Positively Aware. In addition, four high-resolution images will be selected for different versions of the cover.
Our campaign gives people the opportunity to share their stories through photography—whether as selfies or artistic images. We hope you will consider becoming a part of A Day with HIV. If you have any questions, please contact Rick Guasco at TPAN.
Tags: AIDS, Awareness, HIV, HIV Status, social media, stigma
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Wednesday, June 20th, 2018
Members of HVCS’ Education and Prevention department will offer free HIV testing at Walgreen’s in Poughkeepsie from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. Stop by for freebies (in addition to testing!) and information on PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis).
Visit GreaterThan.org/Walgreens for other participating Walgreens locations.
Tags: Dutchess County, event, HIV, HIV Status, HIV Testing, Poughkeepsie
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Wednesday, June 13th, 2018
HVCS’ Peer Health Alliance will be tabling at the National HIV Testing Day event at tthe Quisqueya Sport Club (25 Broadway, Haverstraw NY 10927) on Friday, June 29, 2018 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Tags: event, HIV, HIV Status, HIV Testing, Rockland, special
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Wednesday, June 13th, 2018
HVCS’ Peer Health Alliance will be tabling at The Jeannette J. Phillips Heath Center (1037 Main Street Peekskill, NY 10566) from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on Wednesday, June 27, 2018.
Tags: event, HIV, HIV Status, HIV Testing, special, Westchester
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Friday, January 19th, 2018
Watch Spectrum News’ video interview with our J. Dewey here.
From the article:
“Ending the HIV epidemic across the state is a collaborative effort, and recent data statewide and in the Hudson Valley indicates that progess is being made.
“The work in order to be responsive as you saw in the data is a complement of our partnerships between city between state between elected officials and our community stakeholders,” said Johanne Morne, director of the New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute.
The department of health held a summit on Wednesday in Albany to connect those involved in combating the epidemic with new information and resources. Morne says that working with communities and identifying needs, as well as understanding social and structural challenges and barriers for different communities, is a major part of their work.
“It’s our responsibility, as I talked about, for us to look for those opportunities not only to provide access to care, but to be sure we create environments that are welcoming and responsive to the people who most need access to prevention and healthcare support,” said Morne.
In the Hudson Valley, providing that access to care falls to many organizations, including Hudson Valley Community Services. In the mid-Hudson region, the trends for new HIV infections are hopeful.
“The news for HIV infections in the Hudson Valley is that the rate of infection is finally going down,” said J. Dewey, public relations & resource enhancement director for Hudson Valley Community Services.”
Thanks to reporter Orie Givens for reaching out to us.
Tags: Awareness, HIV, HIV Status, News, prevention, testing
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Tuesday, November 28th, 2017
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Wednesday, September 27th, 2017
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Thursday, September 21st, 2017
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HVCS is launching a new infectious disease prevention program this December specifically for women of color. Our new Women’s Services Program will help prevent new HIV, STD, and hepatitis C infections among minority women in Dutchess, Orange, Rockland and Westchester counties. The program aligns with New York State’s “End the Epidemic” plan to increase the number of women who know their HIV/STD/HCV status and increase the number of women linked to medical care.
The Women’s Services Program will use a trauma-informed approach to outreach and prevention, since many women at high risk for these infections live with traumatic pasts or present-day circumstances, including abuse, homelessness, poverty, and immigrant status.
Our initial contract will run for five years, and we aim to serve at least 300 women each year. We look forward to sharing more news about this exciting and important new program in the future.
Tags: Dutchess County, HIV, HIV Status, HIV Testing, Orange, prevention, Rockland, STDs, Westchester, women
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Tuesday, May 30th, 2017
As part of the Governor’s plan to end the AIDS epidemic in New York State, the Department of Health’s AIDS Institute is pleased to announce a free statewide HIV Home Test Giveaway. This is an innovative strategy to address a gap in HIV testing among gay men, men who have sex with men (MSM), and transgender or gender non-conforming people who have sex with men. The AI, in collaboration with New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and OraSure, the manufacturer of OraQuick® in-home HIV test, are making home HIV test kits available to eligible recipients now through July 7, 2017.
To be eligible to receive a free home test kit, participants must meet the following criteria: identify as a gay man; MSM; transgender or gender non-conforming person who has sex with men; be at least 18 years of age; reside in NYS (excluding NYC); and have never been diagnosed with HIV. If the participant is determined to be eligible, they will be asked to provide their email address where they will receive a discount code and instructions for redeeming a free HIV home test kit via OraSure’s website. Upon completion of the follow-up survey, participants will have the option to
receive a $20 electronic Amazon gift card. If the participant is determined to be ineligible, they will be referred to the AI website where there will be additional resources and information related to HIV testing.
Please visit http://on.nyc.gov/2po3uwV to see if you’re eligible for a free home HIV test kit.
Tags: bisexual, gay, HIV, HIV Status, HIV Testing, LGBTQ, transgender
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