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Thursday, June 21, 2012

Urban League Hosts Health Symposia Series on HIV/AIDS Prevention


HIV/AIDS prevention and education will be the focus of the third session in the Urban League of Greater Chattanooga’s first annual Health Symposia Series.

The June 26 event will include updates on state and local efforts to stop the spread of HIV and to educate residents on the resources available for those living with the virus; focus groups also will be conducted to gather ideas for supporting and expanding the work.

The meeting will take place from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Urban League, Kingdom Center room. Lunch will be provided; RSVP by e-mailing Lragins@ulchatt.net. Also: ULGC will recognize National HIV Testing Day on June 27 by partnering with Chattanooga Cares to offer free HIV testing at the Urban League from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; no appointment is needed.

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.

TOGETHER WE REMAIN STRONG!