A Personal Reflection During the week of November 13-19, the transgender community and their allies will observe Transgender Awareness Week, in which organizations, individuals, and government agencies are called on to raise awareness regarding the disparities faced by transgender individuals. The week culminates on November 20 in the observation of Transgender Day of Remembrance, a… Continue reading Transgender Awareness Week 2022
Category: HIV Prevention
PCC and Monkeypox
With 100 monkeypox cases, SC hopes to stretch vaccine supply with new technique “As the monkeypox case count hits 100 in South Carolina, the state is looking to stretch its vaccine supply with new techniques and new sites to get it. Some complain the criteria for getting a shot is too limited, and the Department… Continue reading PCC and Monkeypox
National Southern HIV/AIDS Awareness Day on August 20
South Carolina Sits in the Top 10 for New HIV Rates of Diagnosis in the Country NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. – On Friday, August 19, 2022, Palmetto Community Care will be working to promote National Southern HIV/AIDS Awareness Day for the entire Lowcountry community. Founded in 2019 by the Southern AIDS Coalition, this observance occurs annually… Continue reading National Southern HIV/AIDS Awareness Day on August 20
Monkeypox, Social Gatherings, and Safer Sex
How is monkeypox spread? Monkeypox can spread to anyone through close, personal, often skin-to-skin contact including: Direct contact with monkeypox rash, scabs, or body fluids from a person with monkeypox. We believe this is currently the most common way that monkeypox is spreading in the U.S. Touching objects, fabrics (clothing, bedding, or towels), and surfaces… Continue reading Monkeypox, Social Gatherings, and Safer Sex
mRNA, the COVID Vaccine and HIV/AIDS
What does COVID vaccine research have to do with fighting HIV/AIDS? This morning, on “The Morning Edition” of NPR, Michaeleen Doucleff reported on the potential positive effects that COVID vaccine research is having on the fight to end HIV/AIDS. Listen for yourself and hear how the COVID-19 pandemic is having a surprising silver lining —… Continue reading mRNA, the COVID Vaccine and HIV/AIDS
Support International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOTB)
Our Bodies, Our Lives, Our Choice As professionals serving LGBTQ+ individuals in the Lowcountry, we request participation of local media, businesses, schools, and organizations in observing International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOTB) on May 17, 2022. This global day of action was established in 2004 to commemorate the 1990 declassification of homosexuality as… Continue reading Support International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOTB)
Rapid COVID Testing Now Available
Book Your Appointment Today Beginning Monday, February 14, our partner, Truesdale Medical Center, will be offering Rapid COVID Testing by appointment only. Need a test for an upcoming event or family gathering? Think you might have been exposed recently? Maybe you have a cough that makes you a bit nervous or you just like to… Continue reading Rapid COVID Testing Now Available
Black History Month Part 2
Celebrating those who have changed history through their HIV/AIDS Activism Read Part 1 Here As part of our Black History Month series, today we’re highlighting Reggie Williams – an American AIDS activist who spread awareness to communities of color. Williams was a leading force in the development of the National Association of Black and White… Continue reading Black History Month Part 2
Black History Month
Celebrating those who have changed history through their HIV/AIDS Activism Throughout the month of February, we’ll be celebrating Black History Month by highlighting Black people who have changed the course of history through their HIV/AIDs activism. Today, we’re celebrating the life and legacy of Marsha P. Johnson –– an activist, self-identified drag queen, performer, and… Continue reading Black History Month
STI Rates at All-Time High
The Centers for Disease Control recently changed its recommendation that people get tested for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) once every three months versus its previous recommendation of testing once every six months. Right now, STI rates in the United States are at an all-time high, so it’s more important than ever to get tested! Did you… Continue reading STI Rates at All-Time High
