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SUMMARY:Testing Event: Family Service Society
DESCRIPTION:Testing Event: Family Service Society\nFamily Service Society1225 Broadway St\, Paducah\, KY 42001 \nMonday\, April 6\, 20269:00 AM – 12:00 PM \nFree confidential HIV test and safer sex supplies!*Free gift card with HIV test while supplies last*
URL:https://livwellchs.org/event/testng-event-family-service-society/
LOCATION:Family Service Society\, 1225 Broadway St\, Paducah\, KY\, 42001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Testing Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T100000
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SUMMARY:Testing Event: Coffee Connection
DESCRIPTION:Testing Event: Coffee Connection\nCoffee Connection910 S Main St\, Hopkinsville\, KY 42240 \nTuesday\, April 7\, 202610:00 AM – 12:00 PM \nFree confidential HIV test and safer sex supplies!*Free gift card with HIV test while supplies last*
URL:https://livwellchs.org/event/testing-event-coffee-connection/
LOCATION:Coffee Connection\, 910 S Main St\, Hopkinsville\, KY\, 42240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Testing Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T110000
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SUMMARY:Testing Event: Turning Point
DESCRIPTION:Testing Event: Turning Point Recovery Community Center\nTurning Point Recovery Community Center415 Broadway St\, Paducah\, KY 42001 \nThursday\, April 9\, 20259:00 AM – 11:00 AM \nFree confidential HIV test and safer sex supplies!*Free gift card with HIV test while supplies last*
URL:https://livwellchs.org/event/turning-point-testing-event/
LOCATION:Turning Point Recovery Community Center\, 415 Broadway St\, Paducah\, KY\, 42001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Testing Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260410
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260411
DTSTAMP:20260424T110713
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T193135Z
UID:2544-1775779200-1775865599@livwellchs.org
SUMMARY:National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
DESCRIPTION:National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day\nNational Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day (NYHAAD) highlights the impact of HIV in young people and raises awareness about ongoing efforts in HIV prevention\, testing\, and treatment for this population. First observed in 2013\, NYHAAD is organized by Advocates for Youth\, an organization that works with communities to ensure youth have tools to prevent HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). \nToday’s youth have never known a world without HIV. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): \n\nIn 2021\, 19 percent of new HIV diagnoses were among young people aged 13-24.\nOnly 6 percent of high school students have ever been tested for HIV. For every 100 people with HIV aged 13-24\, 56 people know their HIV status\, the lowest of any age group in the United States. Getting an HIV test is critical so people know their HIV status and can access treatment\, if needed.\nAmong people aged 13-24 who have been diagnosed with HIV and know their HIV status\, 80 percent received some HIV care\, more than in any other age group. In addition\, 55 percent of people with diagnosed HIV in this age group were retained in care\, and 65 percent were virally suppressed. People with HIV who are virally suppressed have undetectable viral loads and will not transmit HIV to sexual partners\, a concept known as Undetectable = Untransmittable (U=U).\n\nThe National Institutes of Health (NIH) HIV research program\, coordinated by the NIH Office of AIDS Research (OAR)\, supports research on HIV prevention\, testing\, and treatment for different populations\, including youth. This includes research to understand effective strategies to encourage youth to access HIV services.
URL:https://livwellchs.org/event/national-youth-hiv-aids-awareness-day/
LOCATION:KY
CATEGORIES:Awareness Days
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T110713
CREATED:20260406T190252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T193023Z
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SUMMARY:Testing Event: Sex in the Spring
DESCRIPTION:Special Event: Sex in the SpringPresented by Southern Illinois UniversityWellness and Health Promotion Services\nFaner Breezeway at Faner Hall\, Southern Illinois University1255 Lincoln Dr\, Carbondale\, IL 62903 \nWednesday\, April 15\, 202611:00 AM – 2:00 PM \nFree confidential HIV test and safer sex supplies!*Free gift card with HIV test while supplies last*
URL:https://livwellchs.org/event/special-event-sex-in-the-spring/
LOCATION:Faner Hall\, Southern Illinois University\, 1255 Lincoln Dr\, Carbondale\, IL\, 62903\, United States
CATEGORIES:Testing Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T110714
CREATED:20260304T171939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T191957Z
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SUMMARY:Goodwill Opportunity Center Partner Day
DESCRIPTION:Goodwill Opportunity Center Community Partner Day\nGoodwill Opportunity Center1601 Broadway Street\, Paducah\, KY 42001 \nFriday\, April 17\, 202610:00 AM – 12:00 PM \n\n\nFree safer sex supplies and prevention resources available!
URL:https://livwellchs.org/event/goodwill-opportunity-center-partner-day/
LOCATION:Goodwill Opportunity Center\, 1601 Broadway St\, Paducah\, 42001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Resource Fair
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260418
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260419
DTSTAMP:20260424T110714
CREATED:20220118T170636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T193130Z
UID:2546-1776470400-1776556799@livwellchs.org
SUMMARY:National Transgender HIV Testing Day
DESCRIPTION:National Transgender HIV Testing Day\nApril 18 is the observance of the inaugural National Transgender HIV Testing Day (NTHTD). \nNTHTD is a day to recognize the importance of routine HIV testing\, status awareness and continued focus on HIV prevention and treatment efforts among transgender and gender non-binary people. The initiative encourages community-based organizations\, health jurisdictions and HIV prevention programs to host local transgender HIV testing community events and/or develop trans-specific HIV testing campaign materials and resources. \nThis day is sponsored by the Center of Excellence for Transgender Health (a Centers for Disease Control capacity building assistance provider network partner).
URL:https://livwellchs.org/event/national-transgender-hiv-testing-day/
LOCATION:KY
CATEGORIES:Awareness Days
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T110714
CREATED:20260414T144955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T145759Z
UID:6481-1776506400-1776520800@livwellchs.org
SUMMARY:Vendor Market
DESCRIPTION:Vendor Market\nW.C. Young Community Center505 S 8th St\, Paducah\, KY 42003 \nSaturday\, April 18\, 202610:00 AM – 2:00 PM \nFree safer sex supplies and prevention resources available!
URL:https://livwellchs.org/event/vendor-market/
LOCATION:W.C. Young Community Center\, 505 S 8th St\, Paducah\, 42003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Resource Fair
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T110714
CREATED:20260414T144628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T161552Z
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SUMMARY:Thrive Resource Fair
DESCRIPTION:Thrive Resource Fair\nThrive Dispensary Metropolis1551 E 5th St\, Metropolis\, IL 62960 \nSaturday\, April 18\, 20261:00 PM – 4:00 PM \nFree safer sex supplies and prevention resources available!
URL:https://livwellchs.org/event/thrive/
LOCATION:Thrive Dispensary Metropolis\, 1551 E 5th St\, Metropolis\, IL\, 62960\, United States
CATEGORIES:Resource Fair
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T110714
CREATED:20260406T193738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T231511Z
UID:6428-1777111200-1777118400@livwellchs.org
SUMMARY:Testing Event: Drug Take Back Day
DESCRIPTION:Testing Event: Drug Take Back Day\nPurchase District Health DepartmentParking Lot916 Kentucky Ave\, Paducah\, KY 42003 \nSaturday\, April 25\, 202610:00 AM – 12:00 PM \nFree confidential HIV test and safer sex supplies!*Free gift card with HIV test while supplies last* \nThe Paducah Police Department\, DEA\, and McCracken County ASAP (Agency for Substance Abuse Policy) are partnering for the Spring 2026 National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
URL:https://livwellchs.org/event/drug-take-back/
LOCATION:Purchase District Health Department\, 1702 Moscow Ave\, Hickman\, 42050\, United States
CATEGORIES:Testing Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T110714
CREATED:20260223T191324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T231543Z
UID:5473-1777370400-1777384800@livwellchs.org
SUMMARY:Testing Event: Murray State University
DESCRIPTION:Testing Event: Murray State UniversityOakley Resource Center\nOakley Applied Science BuildingMurray State University\, Murray\, KY 42071 \nTuesday\, April 28\, 202610:00 AM – 2:00 PM \nFree confidential HIV test and safer sex supplies!*Free gift card with HIV test while supplies last*
URL:https://livwellchs.org/event/murray-state-university-testing-event/
LOCATION:MSU Oakley Applied Science Building\, Oakley Applied Science Building\, Murray State University\, Murray\, KY\, 42071\, United States
CATEGORIES:Testing Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260504T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260504T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T110714
CREATED:20260223T191135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T190941Z
UID:5471-1777885200-1777896000@livwellchs.org
SUMMARY:Testing Event: Family Service Society
DESCRIPTION:Testing Event: Family Service Society\nFamily Service Society1225 Broadway St\, Paducah\, KY 42001 \nMonday\, May 4\, 20269:00 AM – 12:00 PM \nFree confidential HIV test and safer sex supplies!*Free gift card with HIV test while supplies last*
URL:https://livwellchs.org/event/family-service-society-testing-event/
LOCATION:Family Service Society\, 1225 Broadway St\, Paducah\, KY\, 42001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Testing Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T110714
CREATED:20250113T203403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T191031Z
UID:4122-1778144400-1778151600@livwellchs.org
SUMMARY:Testing Event: Turning Point
DESCRIPTION:Testing Event: Turning Point Recovery Community Center\nTurning Point Recovery Community Center415 Broadway St\, Paducah\, KY 42001 \nThursday\, May 7\, 20269:00 AM – 11:00 AM \nFree confidential HIV test and safer sex supplies!*Free gift card with HIV test while supplies last*
URL:https://livwellchs.org/event/testing-event-turning-point/
LOCATION:Turning Point Recovery Community Center\, 415 Broadway St\, Paducah\, KY\, 42001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Testing Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T223000
DTSTAMP:20260424T110714
CREATED:20260414T194855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T194855Z
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SUMMARY:Testing Event: Lower Town Arts & Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:Testing Event: Lower Town Arts & Music Festival\nLower Town Neighborhood700 Madison St\, Paducah\, KY 42001 \nFriday\, May 8\, 20265:00 PM – 10:30 PMSaturday\, May 9\, 202610:00 AM – 10:30 PM \nFree confidential HIV test and safer sex supplies!*Free gift card with HIV test while supplies last*
URL:https://livwellchs.org/event/ltamf/
LOCATION:Lower Town Arts & Music Festival\, 700 Madison St\, Paducah\, KY\, 42001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Testing Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T223000
DTSTAMP:20260424T110714
CREATED:20260414T195024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T195024Z
UID:6498-1778320800-1778365800@livwellchs.org
SUMMARY:Testing Event: Lower Town Arts & Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:Testing Event: Lower Town Arts & Music Festival\nLower Town Neighborhood700 Madison St\, Paducah\, KY 42001 \nFriday\, May 8\, 20265:00 PM – 10:30 PMSaturday\, May 9\, 202610:00 AM – 10:30 PM \nFree confidential HIV test and safer sex supplies!*Free gift card with HIV test while supplies last*
URL:https://livwellchs.org/event/testing-event-lower-town-arts-music-festival/
LOCATION:Lower Town Arts & Music Festival\, 700 Madison St\, Paducah\, KY\, 42001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Testing Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T110714
CREATED:20260319T220036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T221557Z
UID:6147-1779384600-1779395400@livwellchs.org
SUMMARY:SpringTINI 2026
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a night of great drinks\, delicious bites\, and community impact at SpringTINI 2026! Enjoy signature cocktails\, live entertainment\, and friendly competition\, all while supporting the important work of LivWell Community Health Services.
URL:https://livwellchs.org/event/springtini-2026/
LOCATION:Market House Square\, 200 Broadway\, Paducah\, KY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260605
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260606
DTSTAMP:20260424T110714
CREATED:20220118T170708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T193120Z
UID:2548-1780617600-1780703999@livwellchs.org
SUMMARY:HIV Long-Term Survivors Awareness Day
DESCRIPTION:HIV Long-Term Survivors Awareness Day\nHIV Long-Term Survivors Awareness Day (HLTSAD) honors long-term survivors of HIV and increases visibility of their needs\, health issues\, and journeys. The annual observance on June 5 coincides with the anniversary of the first reported cases of what later became known as AIDS. \nHIV long-term survivors include several groups: \n\nPeople who have had HIV for 10 years or longer\nAdults with HIV who acquired the virus perinatally during or soon after birth\nPeople who were diagnosed with HIV before the availability of antiretroviral therapy (ART) in 1996.\n\nWith decades of successful HIV research and new treatments\, people with HIV are living longer\, resulting in a growing population of long-term survivors. This population may experience complications associated with long-term exposure to the virus\, the toxicity of many early HIV treatments that caused life-altering side effects\, and long-term ART use. HLTSAD encourages advocates to support efforts to improve quality of life for long-term survivors with HIV.
URL:https://livwellchs.org/event/hiv-long-term-survivors-awareness-day/
LOCATION:KY
CATEGORIES:Awareness Days
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T110714
CREATED:20260406T231408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T231408Z
UID:6432-1780740000-1780758000@livwellchs.org
SUMMARY:Turning Point's Fifth Annual Recovery Walk
DESCRIPTION:Special Event and Resource Fair: Turning Point’s Fifth Annual Recovery Walk\nNoble Park2801 Park Ave\, Paducah\, KY 42001 \nSaturday\, June 6\, 202610:00 AM – 3:00 PM \nFree safer sex supplies and prevention resources available!
URL:https://livwellchs.org/event/recovery-walk/
LOCATION:Noble Park\, 2801 Park Ave\, Paducah\, KY\, 42001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Resource Fair
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260627
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260628
DTSTAMP:20260424T110714
CREATED:20220118T170750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T193115Z
UID:2550-1782518400-1782604799@livwellchs.org
SUMMARY:National HIV Testing Day
DESCRIPTION:  \n\nNational HIV Testing Day\nNational HIV Testing Day (NHTD) was first observed on June 27\, 1995. This is a day to encourage people to get tested for HIV\, know their status\, and get linked to care and treatment. \nAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)\, in 2022\, an estimated 1.2 million people in the United States had HIV\, but 13 percent of people with HIV did not know their HIV status. HIV testing is the pathway to engage people in care and help them stay healthy\, regardless of the test result. People who have a positive HIV test can start antiretroviral therapy (ART) to stay healthy. People who have a negative HIV test can learn how to access HIV prevention options like pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and condoms. CDC recommends that everyone aged 13–64 get tested for HIV at least once as part of routine health care. People with certain risk factors—such as having sex with someone who has HIV\, sharing needles or drug injection equipment\, or being treated for another sexually transmitted infection (STI)—should be tested for HIV at least once per year. \nThe National Institutes of Health (NIH) HIV research program\, coordinated by the NIH Office of AIDS Research\, supports research into new technology that will make it easier for people to get tested for HIV. NIH also conducts research to understand the best strategies to encourage HIV testing and improve access to HIV prevention and treatment services.  
URL:https://livwellchs.org/event/national-hiv-testing-day/
LOCATION:KY
CATEGORIES:Awareness Days
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T110714
CREATED:20250403T163501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T232207Z
UID:4253-1784973600-1784988000@livwellchs.org
SUMMARY:Camp Graves Community Resource Fair
DESCRIPTION:Testing Event: Camp Graves Community Resource Fair\nMayfield High School Gym700 Douthitt St\, Mayfield\, KY 42066 \nSaturday\, July 25\, 202610:00 AM – 2:00 PM \nFree confidential HIV test and safer sex supplies!*Free gift card with HIV test while supplies last*
URL:https://livwellchs.org/event/camp-graves/
LOCATION:Mayfield High School\, 700 Douthitt St\, Mayfield\, 42066\, United States
CATEGORIES:Resource Fair,Testing Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260820
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260821
DTSTAMP:20260424T110714
CREATED:20210820T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T193111Z
UID:2230-1787184000-1787270399@livwellchs.org
SUMMARY:Southern HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
DESCRIPTION:Southern HIV/AIDS Awareness Day\nSouthern HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (SHAAD) is August 20. Founded by the Southern AIDS Coalition\, SHAAD is a day that individuals\, communities\, and organizations can unite to call attention to the disproportionate number of people living with HIV in the South. SHAAD is an opportunity to provide people in the South with HIV testing and linkage to HIV medical care if necessary\, education on HIV prevention\, including ways to stop HIV stigma\, and other HIV-related care resources.
URL:https://livwellchs.org/event/southern-hiv-aids-awareness-day/
LOCATION:KY
CATEGORIES:Awareness Days
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260830
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260831
DTSTAMP:20260424T110714
CREATED:20210830T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T193106Z
UID:2232-1788048000-1788134399@livwellchs.org
SUMMARY:National Faith HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
DESCRIPTION:National Faith HIV/AIDS Awareness Day\nThe last Sunday in August is National Faith HIV & AIDS Awareness Day (NFHAAD). NFHAAD is a day to engage faith communities to work together for HIV/AIDS education\, prevention\, treatment\, care\, and support\, and to reduce and eliminate stigma and discrimination. \nReaching All HIV+ Muslims in America (RAHMA) and its partners have led the events of this awareness day across the nation\, reaching thousands of people of various faiths across the United States to take a stand against stigma in their congregations to help raise awareness about HIV. RAHMA and its partners lead the planning for NFHAAD. RAHMA held the first NFHAAD observance in 2017. \nFaith communities are encouraged to learn about the status of HIV funding in their state\, nationally\, and internationally\, and take action to sustain and increase HIV prevention\, treatment\, and care services for all who require them. Faith communities fighting for freedom and fairness together can end HIV-related stigma and discrimination—one day\, each year\, until there is a cure!
URL:https://livwellchs.org/event/national-faith-hiv-aids-awareness-day/
LOCATION:KY
CATEGORIES:Awareness Days
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTSTAMP:20260424T110714
CREATED:20210918T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T193102Z
UID:2226-1789689600-1789775999@livwellchs.org
SUMMARY:National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day
DESCRIPTION:National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day\nSeptember 18 is National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day (NHAAD)\, dedicated to raising awareness about long-term HIV survivors and people living with HIV who are ages 50 and older. Due to biomedical improvements in HIV treatment\, people living with HIV (PLWH)\ncan achieve and maintain viral suppression and live long and healthy lives. \nNHAAD is a crucial opportunity to recognize the unique challenges that older people living with HIV and those at-risk face in accessing HIV testing\, care\, and treatment. Advancements in HIV treatments have lowered the likelihood of AIDS-defining illnesses among\nthose living with HIV\, but HIV-associated conditions such as cardiovascular diseases\, diabetes\, renal disease\, and cancer can persist in older individuals living with HIV. In addition\, greater social isolation\, loneliness\, and stigma can impact the health\nand well-being of older individuals living with HIV. \nIn 2023\, people aged 55 and up accounted for 42% of people living with HIV in the U.S.—with those 55–64 comprising 26% of the population living with HIV\, the largest share of any age group. Despite high prevalence rates\, only a minority of individuals 65 and\nolder have ever tested for HIV. This is likely due to lack of awareness or stigma\, which can affect quality of life\, self-image\, and behaviors such as HIV status disclosure or seeking HIV care. \nPeople aged 55 to 64 accounted for 7% of the 39\,182 new HIV diagnoses in 2023\, and 2% of new diagnoses were among those 65 and older. According to recent CDC data\, 33.4% of people aged 55 to 64 and 33.9% of people aged 65 and older who received a new HIV diagnosis\nin 2023 already had late-stage HIV infection (AIDS) when they were diagnosed—underscoring the need for routinized HIV screening in these populations.
URL:https://livwellchs.org/event/national-hiv-aids-and-aging-awareness-day/
LOCATION:KY
CATEGORIES:Awareness Days
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTSTAMP:20260424T110714
CREATED:20210927T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T193056Z
UID:2228-1790467200-1790553599@livwellchs.org
SUMMARY:National Gay Men's HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
DESCRIPTION:National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day\nNational Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NGMHAAD) aims to increase awareness of the disproportionate impact of the HIV epidemic on gay and bisexual men in the United States and encourage HIV testing\, prevention\, and treatment services in this population. First recognized in 2008 by the National Association of People with AIDS\, the observance also offers an opportunity to address HIV-related stigma. \nGay and bisexual men accounted for 67% of new HIV diagnoses in the United States and dependent areas in 2022\, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Within this population\, disparities persist among Black and African American and Hispanic or Latino gay and bisexual men\, who received more new HIV diagnoses in 2022 than gay and bisexual men in other groups. In addition\, young men aged 13–24 with HIV are more likely to be unaware of their HIV status than men of different age groups. Multiple challenges—such as racism\, discrimination\, and stigma—contribute to these disproportionate impacts.
URL:https://livwellchs.org/event/national-gay-mens-hiv-aids-awareness-day/
LOCATION:KY
CATEGORIES:Awareness Days
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261016
DTSTAMP:20260424T110714
CREATED:20211015T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T193050Z
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SUMMARY:National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day
DESCRIPTION:National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day\nNational Latinx AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD) raises awareness of the disproportionate impact of HIV on Hispanic and Latino communities in the United States. First recognized in 2003 by the Latino Commission on AIDS (LCOA) and the Hispanic Federation\, NLAAD is observed annually on October 15 to coincide with the last day of Hispanic Heritage Month. \nHispanic and Latino communities across the United States are diverse\, representing a variety of education levels\, incomes\, languages\, and cultures. In 2022\, Hispanic and Latino individuals accounted for 32 percent of new HIV diagnoses in the United States\, although they represented 19 percent of the total U.S. population\, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In particular\, those who are recent immigrants\, have completed less formal education\, or have limited English proficiency are disproportionately affected by HIV and may be at a disadvantage when accessing HIV testing\, prevention\, and treatment services. \nReducing HIV-related disparities in Hispanic and Latino communities requires improved access to HIV testing\, prevention\, and treatment services. HIV testing is critical for prevention efforts\, so people who have HIV can access treatment and prevent further HIV transmission. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) HIV research program supports research to better understand and reduce HIV-related health disparities based on race and ethnicity. NIH-supported research also aims to increase access to HIV testing\, prevention\, and treatment services and encourage treatment adherence.
URL:https://livwellchs.org/event/national-latinx-aids-awareness-day/
LOCATION:KY
CATEGORIES:Awareness Days
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