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Media Contact:
Bruce E. Smail, M.A.
Chief Executive Officer, VICARE
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June 2, 2008
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St. Croix, VI – March 28 2008. The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention released the 2006 HIV/A |
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July 12, 2008 |
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A theatrical performance, directed by VICARE's very own, Iris Hall, examines the issues of HIV/AI |
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July 13, 2008 |
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A theatrical performance, directed by VICARE's very own, Iris Hall, examines the issues of HIV/AI |
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October 31, 2008 |
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Save the date:
The 2008 Halloween Ball will be held on Friday, October 31, 2008 at The Pa |
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VICARE anonymous chatting schedule will be available soon.
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Monday, March 10, 2008 is the National Women & Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. VICARE is hosting an afternoon of educational workshops, HIV Testing, Respect Counseling, entertainment and food.
Come join us as we pay special focus to Women & Girls in our community and increasing the dialogue around HIV/AIDS issues.
Share your thoughts about the event and what women and girls can do to prevent the spread of HIV.
---- Bruce E. Smail, CEO |
| Posted Date: 2008-03-09 |
| Is HIV/AIDS Taken Seriously in the Virgin Islands |
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For the last 5 years, the Virgin Islands has been ranked #1 in the United States & Territories with the HIGHEST RATE OF HIV. This statistic compares HIV rates between states and territories and when it is compared to every 100,000 people (per capita) the VI has the highest rate.
Considering this number, combined with being in the region (the Caribbean) with the second highest incidence of HIV/AIDS in the World, following Africa, we should be outraged.
HIV/AIDS is a serious and volatile health crisis in the Virgin Islands. With over 890 cases of HIV/AIDS in the territory, a number that continues to grow, we should be alarmed.
The rate of sexually transmitted infections (STI) amongst our youth is very high as well and suggest that our youth may have been exposed to HIV. Since HIV is not tested for duing STI tests, the number of HIV infected youth may be higher than we are aware of in this community.
Additionally, these numbers only reflect those individuals who have been tested and diagnosed with HIV/AIDS. Many people may have it and do not know.
We strongly encourage everyone to GET TESTED and KNOW YOUR STATUS.
Free HIV tests are available at VICARE, 43 Queen Street in Christiansted. We are the two story blue building on the same block as St. Mary's School. Walk in testing is available from 10am -4pm and your results are available in about 20 minutes. We use no needles, no blood, and no pain.
---- Bruce E. Smail, CEO VICARE |
| Posted Date: 2008-03-02 |
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