National HIV Testing Day – June 27th
June 23rd, 2010 by Shorty
Get your status today. Following are a few resources to find centers near you.
National HIV & STD Testing Resource
Special Report: A Scary HIV Fact about Youths in Chicago
February 7th, 2010 by ShortyAccording to a press release I received from NBC-5 producer Carol Ash, M.S., 50% of all new HIV diagnosis in Chicago are youths between the ages of 13 and 25.
Now that you have the information, how are you going to use it?
NBC-5 Chicago’s “Color of AIDS” Campaign
February 7th, 2010 by Shorty
Starting today, NBC-5 Chicago is presenting a special “Color of AIDS”campaign to highlight the effect of HIV/AIDS on communities of color.
From February 8 – 12, will air special “Color of AIDS” report every day at 5:00 a.m. and 5:00p.m. It will end on with a fundraiser on Friday, February 12th. The event will be held from 6:0 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the at the Parkway Ballroom, 4455 S. King Drive in Chicago. There will be music, food and cocktails. Tickets are $25.00. All proceeds will be donated to local organizations that focus on HIV/AIDS awareness, education, counseling, and services.
Contact Carol Ash at 312.836.5718 or carol.ash@nbcuni.com to make a donation or for more information.
Today is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
February 7th, 2010 by ShortyFollowing are statistics about African Americans with HIV?AIDS taken from the Center for Disease Control (CDC):
When we look at HIV/AIDS by race and ethnicity, we see that African Americans have
- More illness. Even though blacks (including African Americans) account for about 13% of the US population, they account for about half (49%) of the people who get HIV and AIDS.
- Shorter survival times. Blacks with AIDS often don’t live as long as people of other races and ethnic groups with AIDS. This is due to the barriers mentioned above.
- More deaths. For African Americans and other blacks, HIV/AIDS is a leading cause of death.
Read more here: http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/topics/aa/index.htm
Credits: the chart was borrowed from the CDC site
Free STD and HIV Screenings at Jackson Park Hospital Care Center
January 13th, 2010 by Shorty
The Care Center at Jackson Park Hospital is a comprehensive STD and HIV clinic offering free STD and HIV screenings and other support.
STD Clinic – Tuesdays from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Screening for STDs including HIV
On-site diagnosis and treatment
Health education
Risk reduction counseling
Laboratory services
HIV Clinic – Thursdays from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Appointments preferred
Treatment adherence counseling
Risk reduction counseling
Laboratory services
Support groups
Substance abuse counseling
Walk-ins are welcome – Insurance not necessary – Referrals as necessary
JPH Family Medicine Center
1625 E. 75th Street in Chicago
For more information, contact Center at 773.947.7800 or Program Director at 773.947.7271