DOH-Miami-Dade Recognizes National Latino AIDS Awareness Day – October 15, 2015

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Miami, Fla. – In recognition of National Latino AIDS Awareness Day, the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County has partnered with Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners Chairman Jean Monestime, Miami-Dade Transit, and 3-1-1 to offer FREE HIV rapid testing and STD/HIV prevention education to the public at selected Miami-Dade Metrorail stations during the 'Take the Train...Take the Test' event.

WHO:      Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County

 

WHAT:    Free community testing events in observance of National Latino AIDS Awareness Day

         

WHEN:   Thursday, October 15, 2015 from 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

 

WHERE: Selected Metrorail Stations:      

 

 

National Latino AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD) is celebrated October 15, the last day of Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States.  NLAAD was created to raise awareness on the impact of HIV and AIDS on Latino communities and emphasize the importance of being committed to knowing the facts, getting tested and getting into care if infected. The proportion of all newly reported HIV infection cases among Hispanics increased from 40% in 2005 to 54% in 2014. The theme for this year is: 'You & I Will Defeat AIDS' - 'Tu y Yo Vamos a Derrotar al SIDA'.

 

For more information, please call 305-643-7420 ext. 22825. To learn where to get tested please visit www.testmiami.org or www.wemakethechange.com/. Data sources: http://www.nhaad.org

and https://www.floridahealth.gov

The department works to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts.

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