The county’s African American Health Program will host a community meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 7, in observance of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. The meeting features open discussions with experts, healthcare workers, and people whose lives have been impacted by the disease.
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day was created to spotlight the disproportionate impact HIV and AIDS has on African Americans. A recent report by the county health and human services department shows Blacks account for 62% of HIV diagnoses, while only representing 17% of the county population.
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is a day to address the impact of HIV in Black communities. Join for “A Real Conversation about Blacks and HIV/AIDS” on Tuesday, 2/7/23 from 5:30-7:30 pm.
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— Montgomery County DHHS (@MoCoDHHS) February 5, 2023
Dr. Ikenna Myer, Program Manager for Clinical Services, African American Health Program will facilitate Tuesday’s meeting. A group of experts will join Dr. Myer for the meeting, including the county’s Public Health Officer, Dr. Kisha Davis. Melvin Cauthen is the Administrator of the county’s HIV/STI Program. Trina Scott represents Gilead Sciences as a Senior Community Liaison.
The free event takes place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Sandy Spring Museum.
Participants are required to register at this link.
Confidential HIV testing will be available. Saxophonist David Machado will perform smooth jazz and light refreshments will be provided at the event.
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