National HIV Awareness Month
As we commemorate the second anniversary of the release of the United States’ first-ever National HIV/AIDS Strategy and the return of the International AIDS Conference to the U.S. after 20 years, July is also National HIV Awareness Month! This is the opportunity to re-ignite Americans through awareness and action to change the landscape of the HIV epidemic in the U.S.
The goals of the National HIV Awareness Month are: to create a wide scale public awareness of HIV/AIDS, end HIV stigma and discrimination and engage new stakeholders in the fight against HIV/AIDS with the ultimate goal of ending the epidemic. Throughout the years, many Americans have began to view HIV/AIDS as a global problem with no impact here in the U.S. However, 56,000 Americans are infected with HIV every year.
National HIV Awareness Month is a call to action for Americans to work towards the goals of the National HIV/AIDS Strategy and ultimately an AIDS-free generation.
For more information on National HIV Awareness Month, visit http://www.nationalhivawarenessmonth.org.
National HIV Testing Day 2012
Wednesday, June 27 is National HIV Testing Day, entities across the U.S. will be offering free and confidential HIV testing as well as prevention,education,counseling services. On this day, everyone is encouraged to Take the Test, Take Control.
Currently, there are more than 1.2 million people living with HIV in the U.S. and an estimated one in five are infected and do not know it. Getting tested and knowing your status is a critical first step to saving a life and getting treatment. HIV testing and treatment saves lives and helps reduce the spread of HIV.
On this day, National HIV Testing Day, decide to take control and responsibility of your health, Get Tested!
Launched in 1995, National HIV Testing Day was developed in response to the growing number of HIV infections in communities of color and other heavily impacted communities. National HIV Testing Day was organized by the National Association of People With AIDS (NAPWA) and partners with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), AIDS.gov and other entities across the country.
To find a testing site near you or for more information on NAPWA and National HIV Testing Day, visit http://hivtest.cdc.gov.
Your Community Impact Planning Committee Meeting
W.O.M.E.N.’s H.O.U.S.E. News!!!
W.O.M.E.N. hosts Your Community Impact Planning Committee Meeting!
This is your invitation to play an integral role in planning the next phase of W.O.M.E.N.; W.O.M.E.N.ís H.O.U.S.E.
What is your part? We invite your ideas, resources, advocacy, and general support.
When: Friday, October 28, 2011
Where: At W.O.M.E.N.
417 Welshwood Drive
Nashville, TN. 37211
Time: 5:30pm
Light refreshments will be served.
If you are interested in participating in the October meeting, please R.S.V.P. to: [email protected] or by calling: 615-256-3882.
Operation Panty Power (OPP) Benefit Show
W.O.M.E.N. and Luci Lampe invites you to The Listening Room Cafe on Friday, August 12th at 7pm!
Admission is a $5 donation or a new pack of unworn panties!
W.O.M.E.N. was the winner of Luci Lampe’s “Song for You” contest held in the Spring. The winner-inspired song will be performed for the first time at this event. Don’t miss out!
The Listening Room is located at 209 10th Ave. S #200, Nashville, TN.
Also, check out Luci’s website @ http://www.newlucimusic.com/luci/Home.html
**This event is open to the public**
Progress Or Indication Of A Bigger Problem
30 years later about 50,000 Americans still become infected with HIV each year. This number has remained steady for the last 10 years. Currently, more people are living with HIV which translates into more opportunities to transmit the virus. This is why routine HIV testing and prevention is so important.
Dr. Kevin Fenton, chief of AIDS prevention for the CDC says, 50,000 is an unacceptably high level and without better prevention efforts, we’re likely to face an era of rising infection rates.
In fact, if the number of people living with HIV continues to grow, the stability will be short-lived. For most risk groups, infection rates remain stable with 61 percent of cases contracted through gay or bi-sexual sex, 27 percent through heterosexual sex and 9 percent through drug injections. However, the new HIV incidence data show that infections among African- American gay and bi-sexual men has rapidly increased by 48 percent.
The new generation of both men and women must be reached, so that they can learn how to protect themselves from HIV. We cannot become complacent.
Things that you can do to protect yourself and others include:
Routine HIV testing
Change your behavior
Use condoms EVERY time you engage in ANY sexual behavior
Be informed about HIV/AIDS
Source: http://articles.boston.com/2011-08-04/news/29851446_1_aids-prevention-infection-rates-aids-policy
Back To School PAJAMA BRUNCH
W.O.M.E.N. Launches Official YouTube Page
Check out our first video!
http://www.youtube.com/user/EducatingWOMEN
Your Community Impact Planning Committee Meeting (RSVP REQUIRED)
This is your chance to play an integral role in planning the next phase of W.O.M.E.N.; W.O.M.E.N.’S H.O.U.S.E.!
What is your role? We invite your ideas, resources, advocacy, and general support.
Join us on Friday, September 16, 2011 from 5pm-6pm at W.O.M.E.N.’s office.
A complimentary meal will be served.
Please RSVP by calling 615-256-3882 or email [email protected].
International AIDS Conference Returns To US
For the first time in decades, the International AIDS Conference will take place in the United States. After many years and much controversy, the Obama administration has lifted a policy in place since 1987 which prohibited foreign nationals with HIV/AIDS from visiting the United States.
AIDS 2012 will take place July 22-27, 2012 in Washington, DC at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. The International AIDS Conference is the premier gathering for those working in the field of HIV, policy makers, people living with HIV/AIDS and others committed to ending the epidemic. This is also a prime opportunity for researchers from around the world to share the latest scientific advances in the field, learn from one another s expertise, and develop strategies for advancing efforts to treat and prevent HIV.
Over 20,000 delegates from nearly 200 countries are expected to be in attendance. AIDS 2012 will play a key role in shaping international responses to this devastating epidemic.
W.O.M.E.N. Kicks Off Our Annual Thanksgiving Give Away
W.O.M.E.N. is now accepting Food Donations for our Annual Thanksgiving Give Away for families who would not otherwise have anything to eat for Thanksgiving.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Donate perishables (i.e. turkey, chicken, ham, roast beef)
Donate non-perishables and dinner trimmings (i.e. canned foods, boxed stuffing, rice, cranberry sauce,dry beans)
Donate dinner rolls, bread and desserts
We also need businesses and organizations that would like to donate or serve as collection or drop-off site.
Deadline for donations are October 20, 2014 however we will continue to accept items at the office up until November 18, 2014.
**Food is also accepted year round in order to stock the food pantry for W.O.M.E.N.’s Full Plate Program.
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