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...
The World Health Organization (WHO) declares with human rights at the center, with communities in the lead, the world can end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. On 1 December, WHO joins...
For nearly two decades, scientists have recognized that the viral load is a key determinant of HIV transmission. In other words, people living with HIV cannot pass HIV through sex when they have undetectable...
It’s our time to HOCC the Vote!!! Remember… For women – by women – about women! Silence no more – let your voices roar! Watch how time flies – link to voting election countdown...
Don’t forget to HOCC the Vote! This reminder is one of HOCC’s oldest traditions to support your right to vote Just nine more days to vote! If you have already voted- thank you! But...