W.O.R.T.H.: Dinner & Discussion
Join us for our monthly Dinner and Discussion!
Sessions are open to newly diagnosed individuals as well as those returning to care.
Please call us at 615-256-3882 or email: [email protected] for more details and location information.
AIDS Memoir – Book Review
Catherine Wyatt-Morley, while refusing to play a victim, presents the physical, psychological and social reality of living with HIV/AIDS. Her story is one of love, faith and hope in the direst circumstances. Separating disease fact from fiction, she provides a rare view into an adverse world that must simultaneously be combated and embraced.
To purchase this book, go here!
Leave your comments below. We want to hear what you thought of her book!
*W.O.M.E.N. would like to thank the Old Wilmington Road Neighborhood Resource Center Book Club for making this book part of their collection and current focus. Thank you all for your support.
Hepatitis and African Americans
Just like HIV, Hepatitis C is a major health issue affecting the African American community. In the US, people of all races are adversely affected by a Hepatitis C infection. However, for reasons that are not yet understood, African Americans have disparate clinical features (for example, response to therapy) and more complications from Hepatitis C infection than Caucasians.In fact, African Americans are twice as likely to be infected as opposed to other races. Today, of the 3.2 million people infected with Hepatitis C, 22% of them are African American. According to the Center for Disease Control, chronic liver disease, often Hepatitis C related, is a leading cause of death among African Americans age 45-64. In addition, African Americans have a substantially higher rate of chronic Hepatitis C infection than Caucasians and other ethnic groups.
It must be noted that there is currently NO vaccine for Hepatitis C, and the best way to avoid infection is to avoid behaviors that may spread the virus. As always, you can make an appointment or walk right in to W.O.M.E.N. and we can test you for HIV and Hepatitis.
W.O.M.E.N. is excited to Introduce ’20 4 20′
From successful books to powerful movies, distinguished interviews and recognition of the highest regard, Catherine Wyatt-Morley has lead the charge for W.O.M.E.N. for almost 20 years. From strangers to clients to family, brainstorms to successes, a vision to fruition – the past 19 years have brought Women On Maintaining Education and Nutrition through so many exciting achievements, and now we are one step away from the beginning of something the country has never seen in W.O.M.E.N.’s H.O.U.S.E.
Women On Maintaining Education and Nutrition is excited to launch a campaign that is very dear to our hearts, 20 4 20. We are asking for donations from $20 to $2,000,000,000 to prepare us for the even more exciting years ahead of us. As we kick off this exciting endeavor, we think of what we have ahead of us. W.O.M.E.N.’s H.O.U.S.E., HIV Looks Like Me, testing and counseling, we are working hard to maintain the dependable, personalized social services we have specialized in since our inception.
To participate in our 20 4 20 campaign, please help us spread the word and donate, donate, donate! Simply click on the ‘Donate Now’ tab on the right of the screen.
Thank you for being a part of our family, and helping us move forward in our 20th year.
Confidential Conversations
When life isn’t easy…caring, Confidential Conversations effective counseling will help you through the rough patches. W.O.M.E.N. understands that many internal and external factors contribute to cognitive and emotional well-being, including relationships with loved ones, financial issues, work environment, health concerns, and coping behaviors/skills. Stress can lead to physical symptoms ranging in severity from headache, heart palpitations, heart attack, stroke and so much more. Our holistic approach to whole person well-care works with you to identify and navigate towards emotional well-being, and helps you deal with life’s inevitable challenges. Confidential Conversations Licensed Clinical Therapist is waiting to help you.
There is no cost.
To sign up, simply click here and fill out the form!
We all need help sometimes.
For any questions, don’t hesitate to call 615-256-3882
Ever feel clueless when it comes to HIV lingo?
Never fear! Click the image below to go to Healthline’s website where you can hover over the words to see their definitions!
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Source: http://www.healthline.com/health/hiv-aids/words-you-should-know (2014)
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