Tuesday, February 7, 2012 is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. African Americans make up 14 percent of the U.S. population but account for 44 percent of all new HIV infections. The estimated rate of new HIV infections for black women is more than 15 times higher than the rate for white women. In Central Virginia, [...]
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. African Americans make up 14 percent of the U.S. population but account for 44 percent of all new HIV infections. The estimated rate of new HIV infections for black women is more than 15 times higher than the rate for white women. In Central Virginia, the AIDS/HIV Services Group Community HIV Testing program has reported that over half of all newly identified HIV-positive individuals are African-American. Like many other health disparities, the disproportionate impact of the HIV epidemic on the African –American community is rooted in social and economic injustices that create barriers to affordable health care. Education, testing, and treatment are key factors in prevention and halting the HIV epidemic.
As of December 2010, 23,000 Virginians were known to be living with HIV and an estimated 300 of these persons live in Central Virginia, including the City of Charlottesville and Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa and Nelson Counties. In the United States, more than one million people are living with HIV, and at least 20% of persons do not know of their illness. In Virginia, roughly 4,500 persons do not know they have the disease and 50% of all people living with HIV are not receiving treatment and care.
This year, ASG is partnering with the United Sisters at the University of Virginia and the NAACP Albemarle-Charlottesville to mark National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Dr. Rick Turner, President of the NAACP Albemarle-Charlottesville says that one of the most important 2012 NAACP Health Resolution is to “commemorates 30 years in the fight against the HIV/AIDS epidemic by rededicating the NAACP to mobilize units and provide leadership in the black community on this crisis”.
ASG and the United Sisters of the University of Virginia will offer free, confidential HIV testing and risk reduction counseling from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. in the Newcomb Hall Art Gallery on Tuesday, February 7, 2012. ASG educators will answer questions about HIV and help individuals understand and manage their risk for HIV. The testing event is free and open to the community.
Effective immediately, the AIDS/HIV Services Group is moving toward an appointment-based system for HIV-testing program. To make an appointment call 434.981.2118 or make an appointment online. Appointments are available Monday – Friday 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. and on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays until 8 pm. We ask that all individuals interested in receiving an [...]
Effective immediately, the AIDS/HIV Services Group is moving toward an appointment-based system for HIV-testing program. To make an appointment call 434.981.2118 or make an appointment online. Appointments are available Monday – Friday 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. and on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays until 8 pm.
We ask that all individuals interested in receiving an HIV test make an appointment at least 48-hours in advance. ASG staff will contact anyone who has requested an appointment by phone or through the website within one business day. ASG staff will confirm the appointment or work with you to pick another appointment slot.
Walk-in clients are welcome are still welcome but to avoid waiting we recommend making an appointment.
For any questions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to fill out one of our satisfaction surveys in our offices, or you may e-mail Chris Barnett, HIV Testing Coordinator at christopher.barnett@asgva.org. Thank you for your interest in our services, and we look forward to serving you in the future for your personal health needs!
A big thank you to Brad Savage of Charlottesville’s 106.1 The Corner for hosting Executive Director Peter DeMartino this morning on the Community Corner segment! Listen to Brad and Peter talk about World AIDS Day, the local response to the AIDS epidemic, and the ASG World AIDS Day Open House! We are also pleased to [...]
A big thank you to Brad Savage of Charlottesville’s 106.1 The Corner for hosting Executive Director Peter DeMartino this morning on the Community Corner segment! Listen to Brad and Peter talk about World AIDS Day, the local response to the AIDS epidemic, and the ASG World AIDS Day Open House! We are also pleased to announce that Governor McDonnell issued a Certificate of Recognition marking December 1, 2011 – December 7, 2011 as HIV/AIDS Awareness Week in the Commonwealth of Virginia. HIV/AIDS Awareness Week will kick off in Charlottesville with a vigil at the Rotunda at 4:00 p.m. and an Open House at ASG starting at 5:00 p.m. We encourage you to think globally and act locally about HIV/AIDS this World AIDS Day. There are several things you can do to get involved on December 1:
-Get tested! Know your status and protect yourself and your family. If you’ve never been tested for HIV, set a goal to get tested on or before World AIDS Day. We offer free, confidential HIV testing in a safe environment Monday – Friday between 12:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Results in 20 minutes!
-Learn more about HIV/AIDS and what we’re doing to support those living with, affected by, or at risk for HIV or AIDS at our Open House on Thursday, December 1 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
-Talk with your family and friends about World AIDS Day and what World AIDS Day means to you.
Greetings Charlottesville! December 1 is World AIDS Day and a great opportunity to remind our community that AIDS is not over. Did you know that ever 12 seconds someone contracts HIV? And every 16 seconds someone dies of AIDS-related complications? Join us on Thursday, December 1 at 5:00 p.m. for our World AIDS Day Open [...]
Greetings Charlottesville!
December 1 is World AIDS Day and a great opportunity to remind our community that AIDS is not over.
Did you know that ever 12 seconds someone contracts HIV? And every 16 seconds someone dies of AIDS-related complications?
Join us on Thursday, December 1 at 5:00 p.m. for our World AIDS Day Open House. Come see our offices, meet our team, and learn about your local response to the AIDS epidemic. Check out the official invitation here. UVA students are also hosting a vigil on December 1 at 4:00 p.m. at the Rotunda at the University of Virginia.
Check back this week for more media about World AIDS Day!
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Click here to download a mail-in registration form for the 2011 AIDS Walk! Please join us for the 2011 AIDS Walk! We look forward to celebrating our 25th anniversary with you and your family. The Walk is on Saturday, October 1, 2011 and starts at the nTelos Wireless Pavilion on the Downtown Mall in Charlottesville, [...]
Click here to download a mail-in registration form for the 2011 AIDS Walk!
Please join us for the 2011 AIDS Walk! We look forward to celebrating our 25th anniversary with you and your family. The Walk is on Saturday, October 1, 2011 and starts at the nTelos Wireless Pavilion on the Downtown Mall in Charlottesville, Virginia. Read More…
Check out our Summer 2011 newsletter featuring our new logo, Project Thrive, and our adorable FIV-positive cats Parise and Madea. Summer 2011 Newsletter To sign up for our mailing list, please e-mail Hannah Green at hannah.green@asgva.org
Check out our Summer 2011 newsletter featuring our new logo, Project Thrive, and our adorable FIV-positive cats Parise and Madea.
To sign up for our mailing list, please e-mail Hannah Green at hannah.green@asgva.org
Greetings! Thank you for visiting our new blog on our new Web site. You’ll find information on upcoming events, our programs and services, and some new community resources we are proud to offer regardless of ability to pay or HIV status. Our new Web site is the final touch of our makeover for our 25th [...]
Greetings! Thank you for visiting our new blog on our new Web site. You’ll find information on upcoming events, our programs and services, and some new community resources we are proud to offer regardless of ability to pay or HIV status.
Our new Web site is the final touch of our makeover for our 25th anniversary year beginning August 2011. Our commitment to compassionate care, client independence, and community health is stronger than ever as we pursue our mission of “building community for people living with, affected by, or at risk for HIV or AIDS”.
