20th Anniversary of World AIDS Day

World AIDS Day (December 1) was developed in 1988 as a way for people to come together to bring attention to the global AIDS epidemic. It is 20 years later, and we still have a lot of work to do!

If you are interested in taking an active roll in the World AIDS Campaign, click here.

Get Tested!

About 1 out of 4 people with HIV don't know they are infected. In the United States, more than 980,000 cases of AIDS have been reported to the government. About 40,000 women and men in the United States get HIV each year.

HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is the virus that causes AIDS. AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) is the most advanced stage of HIV disease.

HIV is transmitted in four different fluids: blood, semen, vaginal secretions, and breast milk. If you have put yourself at risk for acquiring HIV through unprotected sex or sharing needles, it is important to get tested!

In celebration of the 20th anniversary of World AIDS Day, you owe it to yourself and your partner(s) to get tested. It only takes a slight finger prick and 10 minutes of your time in one of our health centers. Please call 1-800-230-PLAN for more information.