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Friday, May 6, 2011

Broward County to Hold Informational Event for Residents Living with HIV/AIDS

Area health officials are hosting a free, public informational session for people living with HIV/AIDS on Tues., May 10, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Mizell Center, 1409 N.W. Sixth St. (Sistrunk Blvd.), Fort Lauderdale.

The event’s goal is to link Broward County residents to local HIV/AIDS treatment and support services, according to the county’s HIV Health Services Planning Council and the South Florida AIDS Network’s Joint Client/Community Relations Committee. A mobile van sponsored by Care Resource will offer free HIV testing.

For more information, telephone Latoya Ball, of the Broward Regional Health Planning Council, at 954-561-9681, ext. 250; or contact the Health Care Services Ryan White Part A Program Office at 954-357-5390.

The Friends of AIDS Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for HIV positive individuals and empowering people to make healthy choices to prevent the spread of the HIV virus. To learn more about The Friends of AIDS Foundation, please visit: http://www.friendsofaids.org.


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