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The African American Health Program is committed to eliminating health disparities and improving the number and quality of years of life for African Americans in Montgomery County, Maryland.

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February 7 is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.

February 7 is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. It is vital that everyone knows their status, specifically African-Americans and individuals of African and Caribbean decent. The stats around HIV/AIDS amongst Blacks are devastating. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), at some point in their lifetimes, an estimated 1 in 16 black men and 1 in 32 black women will be diagnosed with HIV infection (http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/topics/aa/)

If you know your status, GREAT! Now help us spread the word by sending an email, uploading a tweet on Twitter, or posting a message on facebook about National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Encourage everyone to get tested and involved in HIV/AIDS awareness. This epidemic affects ALL!

Continue to check our website for upcoming HIV/AIDS Awareness events in Montgomery County.