National HIV Testing Day
June 27
National HIV Testing Day (NHTD) was first observed on June 27, 1995.
The annual theme is Take the Test. Take Control.
Posts Tagged ‘HIV’
National HIV Testing Day
Wednesday, February 3rd, 2016
National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day
Wednesday, February 3rd, 2016
National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day
September 18
The AIDS Institute 
launched this day in 2008 and is the lead. The 2015 theme for NHAAAD was Aging is a part of life: HIV doesn’t have to be.
Learn more about HIV and aging here.
Caribbean American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Wednesday, February 3rd, 2016The National Planning Committee convened by Caribbean People International Collective, Inc. is the lead for the Day.
www.caribbeanhealthaidsday.com provides Caribbean American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day facts, and other resources.
Find local events here.
HIV Vaccine Awareness Day
Wednesday, February 3rd, 2016National Institutes of Health’s National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) is the lead for this day.
Read and share this 2015 NIAID Bulletin about HIV Vaccine Awareness Day.
NIAID’s HIV Vaccine Awareness Day web site contains many resources. Also visit http://www.bethegeneration.org to learn more.
National Women & Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Wednesday, February 3rd, 2016The U.S. Department of Health and Human Service, Office on Women’s Health is the lead for this day.
Read what Dr. Nancy C. Lee, Director, Office on Women’s Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, says about this observance in her Dear Colleague Letter. (PDF, 197 KB)
Get graphics, web banners and more resources.
Learn about the Take Charge. Take the Test. campaign to encourage African American women to get tested for HIV.
HVCS’ Andi Straus Appointed to NY HIV Planning Council
Wednesday, January 27th, 2016New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has appointed Andi Straus, HVCS’ Executive Director, to be one of five representatives of the Tri-County (Westchester, Rockland and Putnam) region for the HIV Health and Human Services Planning Council of New York. The Planning Council is mandated under Part A of the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act. She was appointed for a three-year term. She is on the Executive Committee since she was also asked to be the new co-chair of the Tri-County Steering Committee, sharing responsibilities with Derrick Weekes, an Administrative Director at Westchester Medical Center. Andi is very pleased to be appointed since it means that we will have an active voice in discussions about regional treatment and services for people living with HIV/AIDS.
Teen Health Day
Monday, November 30th, 2015Friday, December 4, 2015
TEEN HEALTH DAY
Carmel Fire Department
94 Gleneida Ave.
Carmel, NY
On Friday, December 4, in collaboration with Westchester Medical Center, a Teen Health Day for individuals ages 13 to 24 will be held at the Carmel Fire Department, 94 Gleneida Avenue, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Teen Health Day will offer free and confidential services including HIV testing, STD screening, Hepatitis C testing, pregnancy testing and mental health and substance abuse referrals. Several other community organizations will be participating in the event to provide education and answer questions.
World AIDS Day Lunch & Learn
Thursday, November 12th, 2015
Spanish version:
Our New ADAP Ad Campaign Kicks Off
Thursday, November 5th, 2015HVCS received special funding to conduct a comprehensive advertising campaign to raise awareness for our Medical Benefit Specialists, two staffers who work with local residents who are HIV-positive and uninsured or under-insured. The campaign, funded by the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) via the Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency Act, consists of a billboard in Kingston, NY; transit shelter ads in lower Westchester County, Spanish language ads in free, widely-distributed Spanish newspapers and websites, and a Haitian newspaper.
The campaign will run through the end of the year, and its goal is to increase the number of people enrolled in New York’s AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP). Our program serves Putnam, Rockland, Ulster, and Westchester counties. Medical Benefits Specialists can assist with the ADAP application, Medicaid paperwork, referrals for other services, and removing barriers to accessing available resources.
In Ulster County, contact Mary Beth at (845) 339-3281 x17.
In Putnam, Rockland or Westchester counties, contact Ramon at (914) 785-8264.
HVCS’ new billboard in Kingston advertises the Medical Benefits Specialist programs in English and Spanish.
World AIDS Day: Red Elephant Art & Fashion Show
Friday, October 30th, 2015
RED ELEPHANT” ART & FASHION SHOW
Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015 in Poughkeepsie
12 noon to 3 pm:
Stop by the Ridley Lowell Cosmetology Salon at 289 Main St., downtown Poughkeepsie, for FREE red nail polish or make a donation for red hair highlights.
3 to 6 pm:
Visit the Mid-Hudson Heritage Center at 317 Main St. and enjoy a special art show, red fashions modeled by participants in the Dutchess Chamber Foundation’s mentorship program, hors d’oeuvre and complimentary beverages. MAC Cosmetics provides mini-makeovers and gift basket raffles.
For more info, visit www.hudsonvalleycs.org/redelephant or call (914) 785-8277.