CHARLESTON, SC — On October 15, 2025, community advocates, health providers, and local leaders in Charleston will join the national observance of National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD) to spotlight the urgent need for HIV awareness, testing, treatment, and stigma reduction in the growing Latinx community here — especially in a moment of shifting immigration… Continue reading Local Leaders Mark National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day 2025 in Charleston Amid Population Growth, Immigration Pressures, and Ongoing Health Disparities
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Gay Bingo is Back with All Inclusive Tickets
It’s been three long years, but Gay Bingo is back, and Palmetto Community Care is pulling out all the stops this year!!! Gay Bingo, presented by Avita Pharmacy – a marquee fundraising event for Palmetto Community Care – will return on June 13, 2025, at the Charleston Convention Center in North Charleston. This year, everything… Continue reading Gay Bingo is Back with All Inclusive Tickets
Holiday Hours and Testing Updates
Happy Holidays from all of us at PCC! We wanted to ensure you were aware of our holiday hours! Please note that there will be no early testing from December 23 to January 1. On January 9, we will be offering late testing every Thursday until 6:30pm!
Testing Updates for the Week of Thanksgiving
Palmetto Community Care Promotes HIV Testing and Prevention for 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 On Tuesday, August 20, 2024, 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 on August 20 and… Continue reading Palmetto Community Care Promotes HIV Testing and Prevention for National Southern HIV/AIDS Awareness Day on August 20
2023 Annual Report
A Testament to the Incredible Resilience and Generosity of Our Community We moved into our new location, opened an on-site pharmacy with our partners at Avita, and expanded to the largest staff team ever. As we step into 2024, I am inspired by the collective power we possess to support those living with HIV/AIDS and… Continue reading 2023 Annual Report
Avita Pharmacy Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting
On behalf of our partner pharmacy, the Board of Directors, and the Staff of Palmetto Community Care and Truesdale Medical Center, we invite you to the grand opening and ribbon cutting for Avita Pharmacy. Join us from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on March 28th for light bites and refreshments and to get to know the… Continue reading Avita Pharmacy Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting
Black History Month
(Written By: Hercules Brown, Prevention Manager, Palmetto Community Care) February is finally here, and it’s time for us to celebrate the incredible journey and achievements of the Black community. Did you know that Black History Month was created to honor the contributions, resilience, and rich cultural heritage of African Americans? It all started back in… Continue reading Black History Month
Holiday Testing Hours
Thinking about coming in for that fast and free HIV/STI test you’ve been putting off? Be sure to check out our modified testing hours over the holidays! Normal hours will resume on January 2nd! #starttalkinghiv #starttalkingprep #starttalkingstophiv #starttalkingtesting #StartTalking #StopHIV #StopHIVStigma #stophivstigma #StopHIVTogether
Holiday Open House
Be our guest at this year’s Holiday Open House and come tour our new space! On behalf of the Board Members and Staff Team of Palmetto Community Care and Truesdale Medical Center, we cordially invite you to the Holiday Open House at our all-new location. Enjoy refreshments while you learn about all of the services… Continue reading Holiday Open House
