“Juneteenth has never been a celebration of victory, or an acceptance of the way things are. It’s a celebration of progress. It’s an affirmation that despite the most painful parts of our history, change...

History Matters – HOCC celebrates 29 years of dedicated support and services for women living with, affected, by or at risk for HIV on June 8 th.  As the roots of HOCC deepen and...

June 5th is the date chosen to bring awareness to HIV Long -term Survivors. This day is considered the start of the HIV epidemic as it was first published by Centers for Disease Control...

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health leads National Women’s Health Week to encourage all women to be as healthy as possible. During National Women’s Health Week each year,...

Resilience is the ability to bounce back from hardship, to recover quickly from challenging situations, and to continue to adapt and move forward. Being resilient means that you possess the mindset and skills to...

 This is vital to understand for many of these women are of childbearing age. In fact, every year, approximately 5,000 women with HIV give birth in the United States. In addition to primary prevention...

March 10th this year marks the 21st anniversary of the National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NWGHAAD). Launched 25 years after the start of the AIDS epidemic by the U.S Department of Health...

We Want You To Know… heart disease kills more women than ALL CANCERS Combined.  Women with HIV are 3 TIMES MORE LIKELY to have a heart attack than women without HIV?  Women have different...

Since 1963, February has been celebrated as American Heart Month to urge Americans to join the battle against heart disease. Since 2004, February has also been the signature month for the American Heart Association’s...

While falls can occur at any time of the year, research suggests that certain seasons pose more significant risks for older adults. In general, people tend to fall most often during the winter season,...