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National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

Image Courtesy of www.nationalblackaidsday.org On February 7th of each year, National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is observed in an effort tot inform our community about HIV/AIDS, encourage regular testing and provide access to care to those living with HIV/AIDS. With the 2017 theme as “I Am My Brother’s and Sister’s Keeper”, the focus is encouraging Continue Reading

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Sickle Cell Awareness

Understanding Sickle Cell Disease w/ Chris Wells, MSW September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, a time during which the public is informed about this blood disorder. Statistics show that 1 in every 32 African Americans are born with the sickle cell trait and 1 in every 365 African Americans are born with sickle cell Continue Reading

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