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The Guam Department of Public Health
and Social Services (DPHSS) will focus the public’s attention on the effects of
HIV/AIDS stigma on May 19, National Asian and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS
Awareness Day. The department estimates that one-third of Asians and Pacific
Islanders are HIV-infected and unaware they have the virus. DPHSS is partnering
with Guam’s Alternative Lifestyle Association (GALA), GUAHAN Project/WestCare
Pacific Islands (WCPI), Bank of Guam, and 76/Circle K to sponsor a number of
events to encourage HIV testing.
GALA will hold an open house and
screen the Banyan Tree Project’s “Taking Root” stories on Wednesday, May 15,
from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Dos Amantes Plaza,
located on N. Marine Corp Drive, Upper Tumon. The event will feature refreshments
and giveaways. Individuals may call (671) 969–5483 for additional information.
The GUAHAN Project/WCPI will have an
open house and screen the Banyan Tree Project’s “Taking Root” stories from 3:00
p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 16. The event will take place at Suite 301,
Core Pacific Building, Tamuning. The event will feature refreshments and
giveaways. Individuals may call (671) 472–0218 for additional information.
On Friday, May 17, participating
organizations will observe “Wave for Awareness” at the ITC Intersection in
Tamuning.
Individuals may request information
about testing and STD/HIV program services by calling the Guam AIDS Hotline at
(671) 734–2437(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!
