Worldwide observance to promote awareness of infections transmitted from mother to baby. Prevent infections during pregnancy: https://www.cdc.gov/Features/PrenatalInfections/ Congenital Syphilis: https://www.cdc.gov/std/syphilis/stdfact-congenital-syphilis.htm 

Teen DV Month (sometimes called TDVAM) is a national effort to raise awareness about abuse in teen and 20-something relationships and promote programs that prevent it. See TDVAM resources from National Resource Center on Domestic Violence, LoveIsRespect.org, and Youth.gov.

Recognizes the success of school-based health centers (SBHCs) and raises awareness about how SBHCs help children and adolescents access health care services. Often focuses on educating national, state, and local policymakers about the importance of SBHCs and the strong support … Read More

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD) is February 7. NBHAAD is a day to increase awareness about HIV among Black/African American people and to encourage involvement in prevention efforts, getting tested, and accessing treatment. https://www.cdc.gov/features/blackhivaidsawareness/index.html https://www.hiv.gov/events/awareness-days/black

HIV + MSM Support Group Young Adults ages 18-29 For location and to RSVP contact Elaine Gibson: 314-385-1935

(image illustration copyright Nicole Mazzeo) Created by the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), International Condom Day is celebrated each year on February 13th (the day before Valentine’s Day) as an innovative and lighthearted way to remind people that wearing a condom … Read More

HIV + Support Group For women newly diagnosed with HIV in the last 5 years For location and to RSVP contact Elaine Gibson: 314-385-1935