25
Nov
2014
World AIDS Day is held on December 1 each year and is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, show their support for people living with HIV and to commemorate people who have died of AIDS. World AIDS Day was the first ever global health day. The first one was held in 1988.
Today, many scientific advances have been made in HIV treatment and laws have been passed that protect people living with HIV from discrimination and criminalization. However, HIV is one of the most destructive pandemics in history.
On World AIDS Day, Scott County Health Department encourages everyone to:
· Learn the facts about HIV.
· Use your knowledge about HIV and AIDS in order take care of your own health and the health of others.
· Know your HIV status; it is an important first step in the battle against HIV.
In recognition of Worlds AIDS Day, Scott County Health Department will be providing expanded clinic hours for HIV testing on December 1, from 8:30am to 3:30pm. Testing will be provided on a walk in basis. Please visit our web site for additional information and testing criteria. www.scottcountyiowa.com/health.
Today, many scientific advances have been made in HIV treatment and laws have been passed that protect people living with HIV from discrimination and criminalization. However, HIV is one of the most destructive pandemics in history.
On World AIDS Day, Scott County Health Department encourages everyone to:
· Learn the facts about HIV.
· Use your knowledge about HIV and AIDS in order take care of your own health and the health of others.
· Know your HIV status; it is an important first step in the battle against HIV.
In recognition of Worlds AIDS Day, Scott County Health Department will be providing expanded clinic hours for HIV testing on December 1, from 8:30am to 3:30pm. Testing will be provided on a walk in basis. Please visit our web site for additional information and testing criteria. www.scottcountyiowa.com/health.
