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
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North Mississippi Allstars to Headline Charleston Beerfest
CHARLESTON, S.C. (Date) – Lowcountry beer and music lovers have even more to celebrate because North Mississippi Allstars will be headlining this year’s festival on the Loopit Music Stage Charleston Beer Fest (CBF). The festival will take place on October 22 at Riverfront Park from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The festival includes: Regional breweries… Continue reading North Mississippi Allstars to Headline Charleston Beerfest
2021 Annual Report
How your generosity continues to impact this community It’s a new day, and we are no longer the small non-profit around the corner. Our communities need us, and we must plan accordingly. Read more from last year’s Annual Report below. Palmetto Community Care is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for… Continue reading 2021 Annual Report
Charleston Beer Fest is Back for 2022
Premier Beer Event Is Back And Bigger Than Ever – VIP and General Admission Tickets On Sale Now! CHARLESTON, S.C. (June 15, 2022) – Lowcountry beer lovers have something to celebrate because Charleston Beer Fest (CBF) is back for 2022. The festival will take place on October 22 at Riverfront Park from 1:00 p.m. to… Continue reading Charleston Beer Fest is Back for 2022
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
Gay Bingo is Back with Expanded Capacity, More Entertainment
After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, Palmetto Community Care’s most beloved fundraiser is back and bigger than ever NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. – Gay Bingo – a marquee fundraising event for Palmetto Community Care – will return on April 8, 2022 at the Charleston Convention Center in North Charleston. The capacity for this year’s event… Continue reading Gay Bingo is Back with Expanded Capacity, More Entertainment
