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Featured Employee Daniel Leyva works with churches in New York City to encourage them to implement sex and health education in their ministers. “The community is very receptive to the messages that come from their spiritual leaders, including… STDs, HIV…” he said.
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  • DEEP SOUTH SUMMIT: ALABAMA, JUNE 20-22, 2010. Dr. Miriam Y. Vega and Christian F. Castro making opening remarks.
    DEEP SOUTH SUMMIT: ALABAMA, JUNE 20-22, 2010. Dr. Miriam Y. Vega and Christian F. Castro making opening remarks.
    Yanira Arias
  • Luis Bravo and Sergio Farfan during the Deep South Summit reception(June 20, 2010).
    Luis Bravo and Sergio Farfan during the Deep South Summit reception(June 20, 2010).
    Yanira Arias
  • Dr. Miriam Y. Vega and Dr. Brandi Franklin at the Deep South Summit reception (June 20, 201)
    Dr. Miriam Y. Vega and Dr. Brandi Franklin at the Deep South Summit reception (June 20, 201)
    Yanira Arias
  • Noel Twilbeck and Dr. Thomas Painter having a discussion during the Deep South Summit (June 20, 2010).
    Noel Twilbeck and Dr. Thomas Painter having a discussion during the Deep South Summit (June 20, 2010).
    Yanira Arias
  • Christian F. Castro presenting during the first day of the Deep South Summit (June 21, 2010).
    Christian F. Castro presenting during the first day of the Deep South Summit (June 21, 2010).
    Yanira Arias
  • Angel Ortiz Ricard sharing some comments during the first day of the Deep South Summit (June 21, 2010).
    Angel Ortiz Ricard sharing some comments during the first day of the Deep South Summit (June 21, 2010).
    Yanira Arias
  • Dr. Paul A. Cotton and Douglas K. Griffin (June 21, 2010).
    Dr. Paul A. Cotton and Douglas K. Griffin (June 21, 2010).
    Yanira Arias
  • Dr. Miriam Vega presenting public health literature on racial identification (June 21, 2010).
    Dr. Miriam Vega presenting public health literature on racial identification (June 21, 2010).
    Yanira Arias
  • Lina Cherfas presenting on the foundation of community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) (June 21, 2010).
    Lina Cherfas presenting on the foundation of community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) (June 21, 2010).
    Yanira Arias
  • Mark Gray presenting on CBO perspectives on community-based participatory research (June 21, 2010).
    Mark Gray presenting on CBO perspectives on community-based participatory research (June 21, 2010).
    Yanira Arias
  • Dr. Scott D. Rhodes presenting on researcher perspectives on community-based participatory research (June 21, 2010).
    Dr. Scott D. Rhodes presenting on researcher perspectives on community-based participatory research (June 21, 2010).
    Yanira Arias
  • Edena Meetze and Daniel Valdez providing feedback during Summit (June 21, 2010).
    Edena Meetze and Daniel Valdez providing feedback during Summit (June 21, 2010).
    Yanira Arias
  • Bolivar Nieto taking notes during the group dialogue discussion session on risk vulnerabilities (June 21, 2010).
    Bolivar Nieto taking notes during the group dialogue discussion session on risk vulnerabilities (June 21, 2010).
    Yanira Arias
  • Dr. Patricia Kissinger presenting on highlighting community-based participatory strategies from the field (June 22, 2010).
    Dr. Patricia Kissinger presenting on highlighting community-based participatory strategies from the field (June 22, 2010).
    Yanira Arias
  • Ashley Kerr and Christian F. Castro during the adjournment of the Deep South Summit (June 22, 2010).
    Ashley Kerr and Christian F. Castro during the adjournment of the Deep South Summit (June 22, 2010).
    Yanira Arias
  • Christian F. Castro and María Gonzalez-Gelabert at the closing of the Summit (June 22, 2010).
    Christian F. Castro and María Gonzalez-Gelabert at the closing of the Summit (June 22, 2010).
    Yanira Arias
  • Emily Vasquez and Dr. Miriam Y. Vega during the closing of the Summit (June 22, 2010).
    Emily Vasquez and Dr. Miriam Y. Vega during the closing of the Summit (June 22, 2010).
    Yanira Arias
  • Yanira Arias presenting on policy implications during the 2nd day of the Summit (June 22, 2010)
    Yanira Arias presenting on policy implications during the 2nd day of the Summit (June 22, 2010)
    Yanira Arias
National Latino AIDS Awareness Day Official Launching 2010 Website National Latino AIDS Awareness Day Official Launching 2010 Website

New York, New York, August 17, 2010 – National Latino Aids Awareness Day (NLAAD) has officially launched the unveiling of it’s new website,

Governor Paterson Signs into Law Landmark HIV Testing Legislation! Governor Paterson Signs into Law Landmark HIV Testing Legislation!
New York, New York, July 30, 2010 – The Latino Commission on AIDS recognizes the leadership of the Honorable Governor David Paterson, Senator Thomas K. Duane and Assemblyman Di... 
The Latino Commission on AIDS Applauds the First Ever U.S. National HIV/AIDS Strategy The Latino Commission on AIDS Applauds the First Ever U.S. National HIV/AIDS Strategy
New York, New York, July 12, 2010 – Tuesday July 13, President Obama will release a report outlining the United States’ first national HIV/AIDS strategy. While the strategy doe... 
Successful Deep South Summit in Birmingham, Alabama Focus to Address Hispanic HIV/AIDS Research Priorities Successful Deep South Summit in Birmingham, Alabama Focus to Address Hispanic HIV/AIDS Research Priorities
Over 40 key leaders from seven southern States gathered in Birmingham, Alabama to discuss and promote HIV/AIDS research priorities within the region specific to the needs of th... 
New York City coalition responds to anti-LGBT violence in Puerto Rico New York City coalition responds to anti-LGBT violence in Puerto Rico
NEW YORK, July 13 — A coalition of New York City elected officials and organizations today released a report that documents the hate-motivated violence against lesbian, gay, bi... 
Treat Early and Treat Hard 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? 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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Quick Link to Programs
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.
Hands United
Assisting community-based organizations in targeting, developing and sustaining HIV prevention programs for vulnerable populations.
Mpowerment
A peer and network based intervention targeting gay and bisexual men in the New York metro area.
NLAAD
National Latino AIDS Awareness Day promotes HIV testing and prevention education nationwide.
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Important HIV Resources
ABC of HIV/AIDS
What you need to know about HIV/AIDS.
CUIDATE
Tips to manage HIV/AIDS so people can lead a normal life.
HIV/AIDS among Latinos
Recent data about rates of infection in the Latino community in the U.S.
HIV/AIDS education & prevention
Research articles about education and prevention of HIV/AIDS in the
Latino community.
 
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