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  • More than 100 people participated in the Conference of Mujeres en Fe held in New York City on April 18th, 2009.
    More than 100 people participated in the Conference of Mujeres en Fe held in New York City on April 18th, 2009.
    Juan David Gastolomendo
  • Lorena Morales, Program Director of Mujeres en Fe welcomes the audience.
    Lorena Morales, Program Director of Mujeres en Fe welcomes the audience.
    Juan David Gastolomendo
  • A participant giving her comments after watching a video produced by Mujeres en Fe about Latinas and HIV.
    A participant giving her comments after watching a video produced by Mujeres en Fe about Latinas and HIV.
    Juan David Gastolomendo
  • Siliva Nava presenting a workshop about Healthy Self-esteem.
    Siliva Nava presenting a workshop about Healthy Self-esteem.
    Juan David Gastolomendo
  • Participants standing up as part of an exercise in the Self-esteem workshop.
    Participants standing up as part of an exercise in the Self-esteem workshop.
    Juan David Gastolomendo
  • The team of Mujeres en Fe entertaining the audience with a raffle -more than 40 gifts were given away.
    The team of Mujeres en Fe entertaining the audience with a raffle -more than 40 gifts were given away.
    Juan David Gastolomendo
  • Between the morning and afternoon sessions, participants enjoy a delicious lunch -latin style.
    Between the morning and afternoon sessions, participants enjoy a delicious lunch -latin style.
    Juan David Gastolomendo
  • The entertainment was brought by Ballet Folklorico del Peru.
    The entertainment was brought by Ballet Folklorico del Peru.
    Juan David Gastolomendo
  • Dr. Maria Luisa Miranda clarifying a myth about HIV/AIDS.
    Dr. Maria Luisa Miranda clarifying a myth about HIV/AIDS.
    Juan David Gastolomendo
  • A Peer Educator from Mujeres en Fe helping some participants to go over the educational material that was distributed.
    A Peer Educator from Mujeres en Fe helping some participants to go over the educational material that was distributed.
    Juan David Gastolomendo
  • A participant sharing a study about HIV and depression she read about it.
    A participant sharing a study about HIV and depression she read about it.
    Juan David Gastolomendo
  • A woman sharing her own experience about growing spiritualy when facing difficulties.
    A woman sharing her own experience about growing spiritualy when facing difficulties.
    Juan David Gastolomendo
  • Génesis Barrientos, Miss Hispanidad USA, was among the participants. In the picture posing with some participants.
    Génesis Barrientos, Miss Hispanidad USA, was among the participants. In the picture posing with some participants.
    Juan David Gastolomendo
  • Two participants taking a break and socializing while getting ready for the next workshop.
    Two participants taking a break and socializing while getting ready for the next workshop.
    Juan David Gastolomendo
  • Babies were not a reason to stop women from participating in the conference -child care was provided.
    Babies were not a reason to stop women from participating in the conference -child care was provided.
    Juan David Gastolomendo
  • The conference came to a close with a colorfull dance by Ballet Folklorico del Peru.
    The conference came to a close with a colorfull dance by Ballet Folklorico del Peru.
    Juan David Gastolomendo
Public Support Needed to Remove HIV Ban – Help End Stigma and Discrimination
June 30, 2009 - New York, New York - The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) this week will issue proposed regulations that would remove HIV from the li... 
President Obama Releases Statement, Video Urging U.S. Residents to Get Tested For HIV.
Monday, June 29, 2009 - President Obama on Saturday released a statement marking National HIV Testing Day urging U.S. residents to get tested for HIV and work toward reducing... 
Latinos are 18% of individuals living with undiagnosed HIV infection.[1] As National HIV Testing Day nears, the Latino Commission on AIDS launches a new website to link people to testing and care.
June 22, 2009 - New York, New York - Every 9½ minutes, someone in the U.S. is infected with HIV. Among those who are HIV positive, CDC data indicates that more than on... 
Write a letter to your Senator in Support of Marriage Equity
New York, NY – May 21st, 2009 — We are writing for two reasons, first to express our support for marriage-equity in New York State and more specifically our support of bill S.4... 
Treat Early and Treat Hard
By Dennis deLeon, Esq.
Should doctors prescribe the medications the moment the patient tests positive for HIV or, as the U.S. government recommends, wait until the patient's immune system deteriorates to 350 CD4 cells ... 
What's Good for the Heart?
By Antonio E. Urbina, MD
There's a lot of confusing information out there about the risk of heart disease in people who are HIV-positive and the role that antiretroviral meds play in increasing this risk. The first class... 


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HIV Testing (EIS)
Free, Confidential HIV Rapid Testing. Results obtained in minutes. Pre and post test counseling session.
Instituto de Salud y Educación sobre Tratamientos
A four days training in Spanish about HIV/AIDS prevention, transmission, treatment, and related health topics.
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A peer and network based intervention targeting gay and bisexual men in the New York metro area.
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National Latino AIDS Awareness Day promotes HIV testing and prevention education nationwide.
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