#hivhasnoface

HIV has no face nor race … Today is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day and in honor of all of those who’ve lost their life to the HIV/AIDS epidemic, and those currently fighting the battle, we (Teens Helping Each Other, THEO at SUNY Downstate) have created a public service announcement open to everyone to watch regarding this important day. (If you would like to support the community health work we are doing and you’re wondering how, you can find a donation button on our page and remember, no donation is too small!) Thank you and enjoy the video! #Endaidsny2020 “One of the best ways to fight stigma and empower HIV-positive people is by speaking out openly and honestly about who we are and what we experience.” Alex Garner, HIV activist

According to the Department of Health,"Ending the HIV/AIDS Epidemic (ETE) in New York State will maximize the availability of life-saving, transmission-interrupting treatment for HIV, saving lives and improving the health of New Yorkers. It will move New York from a history of having the worst HIV epidemic in the country to a future where new infections are rare and those living with the disease have normal lifespans with few complications."