March 10th this year marks the 20th 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...
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...
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...
Developing a wellness plan of action is geared toward the achievement of making a positive change toward optimal overall well-being. A wellness plan is personal, developed and tailored by you, and implemented on your...
Maintaining Good Oral Hygiene is the Gateway to General Health and Well-Being. The association between routine oral health care practices such as professional dental services and daily self-care measures and their beneficial impacts on...
Taking care of your health is essential during the holidays. We often think of the holiday season as a magical time filled with joy, family gatherings, and celebrations. And it can be. However, for...
Balance is the ability to distribute your weight in a way that lets you stand or move without falling or recover if you trip. Good balance requires the coordination of several parts of the...
This annual event serves as an important reminder that we must remain steadfast in our commitment to prevent new HIV infections and provide essential services to all people living with HIV globally. HOCC observes...
We also want to recognize the challenges and differences between women and men living with HIV that supports a clear contrast in health outcomes, health challenges, treatment options and prevention strategies. Today, one in...