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WestCare, the Department of Public
Health and Social Services, and Guam’s Alternative Lifestyle Association (GALA)
held a community outreach event commemorating World AIDS Day on December 2,
2012. The theme for the WestCare and GALA collaboration at Agana Shopping
Center was, “Working Together for an AIDS-free Generation.” The goal of the day
was to reduce the incidence of HIV in Guam.
The World AIDS Day event featured
quilts that memorialized people with AIDS. Representatives from GALA and
WestCare health educator Lolita Muñoz offered information about HIV and other
STDs, demonstrated the proper use of contraceptives, and distributed free
contraceptives. Muñoz emphasized that new rapid testing technology delivers
results within minutes, so that HIV-infected persons can link to services much
more quickly.
GALA President Tim de La Cruz
declared that the World AIDS Day outreach events were an important way to
reduce the stigma of HIV/AIDS and to clear up misconceptions about HIV and
STDs. The day concluded with a candlelight vigil honoring those with AIDS.
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!
