Events

Empowerment Resource Center will be hosting its 6th Annual Hats off to Women in annual observance of National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day on Thursday, March 9th. The purpose of this event is to increase public awareness of the impact of HIV and AIDS on women and girls by engaging and educating the local community.

Public Event

Did You Know? From 2005 to 2014, the number of new HIV diagnoses increased 19% among American Indian and Alaskan Native populations.

Did You Know? As of 2014, youth aged 13 to 24 accounted for more than 1 in 5 new HIV diagnoses in the United States.

Did You Know? Many social and structural factors pose challenges to stopping HIV among transgender people.

Did You Know? This day provides an opportunity to recognize and thank all those that contribute to preventive HIV vaccine research and its promising future to end the epidemic.

Did You Know? Getting tested for Hepatitis could save your life. Learn more at http://dph.georgia.gov/viral-hepatitis

Did You Know? As of 2014 Asian Americans account for roughly 2% of the estimated new HIV diagnoses. Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders (NHOPI) accounted for less than 1% of the estimated new HIV diagnoses in the United States in 2014.

Did You Know? This day celebrates the journey to optimal health for long term HIV+ survivors throughout the world.

Did You Know? Knowing your status puts you in control of your health! Find out more at https://www.gacapus.com/r/get-tested/

Did You Know? In 2013, an estimated 42% of Americans living with diagnosed HIV were aged 50 and older, 25% were aged 55 and older, and 6% were aged 65 and older.

Did You Know? As of 2014, gay and bisexual men account for 83% of the estimated new HIV diagnoses among all males aged 13 and older and 67% of the total estimated new diagnoses in the United States.

Did You Know? In 2014, Hispanics/Latinos accounted for 24% of the estimated new HIV diagnoses in the United States.

Did You Know? The World Health Organization established World AIDS Day in 1988 to acknowledge advancements in HIV prevention and treatment around the world and raise awareness of the HIV/AIDS pandemic.

Did You Know? African Americans are most affected by HIV in the United States. As of 2014, an estimated 44% of new HIV infections were among African Americans.