National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness and Information Day



Join us and participate in National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness and Information Day. February 7, 2009 has been designated as National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness & Information Day.

The Facts: Blacks are disproportionately affected by HIV/AIDS. Whiie making up only 13 percent of the U. S population, they account for more than 49 percent AIDS cases. AIDS is now the leading cause of death for Black women ages 25 to 34. and the second leading cause of death for Black men ages 35 to 44. The Coastal Health District which is inclusive of Savannah (Chatham County Georgia) has the second highest number of reported HIV/AIDS cases in the state as of September 2008. Only the Atlanta metropolitan area has more reported cumulative HIV/AIDS cases.

Intervention: My Brothaz HOME, Inc. will offer free rapid HIV Counseling & Testing, Prevention Education and Referrals on this date. For more information. please call 912-231-8727 or visit our office at 2111 Price Street, Savannah. You may also visit our website at www.myQrQ!,hazhome.org or www.Q1ackaiQsdayorg.


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