Health Issue of the Month

HIV/AIDS Among African Americans

Learn more about HIV/AIDS and its impact on your community.
Protect yourself against HIV infection. Know the risks associated with sex and drug use.
Get tested. It's important to know your HIV status to protect yourself and others.
Get medical care and support if you're living with HIV. Effective treatment exists.
Educate others about HIV/AIDS. Talk openly and honestly about prevention and treatment.
Volunteer at a local HIV/AIDS organization.
Organize a community meeting. Invite educators, faith and business leaders, health care professionals, neighbors, and riends to talk about HIV/AIDS and its impace locally.
Help someone living with HIV/AIDS by being a friend.
Help end the stigma associated with HIV/AIDS.
Implemenet an activity to support HIV/AIDS observances such as World AIDS Day on December 1st or National HIV Testing Day on June 27th. Visit www.omhrc.gov/hivaidsobservances for more ideas