Envisioning a future for health justice
Project PEER is a partnership between Southern University and Agricultural & Mechanical College-Baton Rouge campus (SUBR) and The University of Iowa to develop and implement a culturally-responsive, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) prevention program for African American youth and young adults.
Major Project Goals Include:
- Implementing culturally-responsive evidence-based HIV and SUDs prevention and peer navigation interventions
- Increasing testing/screening for HIV and SUDs to prevent transmission and facilitate linkages to care
- Engaging the local community in risk reduction public awareness campaigns
- Training community-based organizations on integrating HIV/AIDS testing and SUDs screening in service provision
Envisioning a future for health justice
Project PEER is a partnership between Southern University and Agricultural & Mechanical College-Baton Rouge campus (SUBR) and The University of Iowa to develop and implement a culturally-responsive, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) prevention program for African American youth and young adults.
Major Project Goals Include:
- Implementing culturally-responsive evidence-based HIV and SUDs prevention and peer navigation interventions
- Increasing testing/screening for HIV and SUDs to prevent transmission and facilitate linkages to care
- Engaging the local community in risk reduction public awareness campaigns
- Training community-based organizations on integrating HIV/AIDS testing and SUDs screening in service provision
Events & Observances
November 7: Cupcakes and Condoms event
Join us on November 7th as we join the Beta Alpha Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho for their annual Cupcakes and Condoms event! Team PEER will be at the event giving away free condoms. Come snag a sweet treat and safe sex supplies.
November 9: Project PEER & Open Health Testing Day
Find us at the Intramural Complex between 10am-3pm for FREE STI testing! We will also be handing out Pleasure Packs. The first 30 students to get tested will receive a $10 gift card.
November is Men’s Health Awareness Month
to bring to light some of the major health issues men face such as suicide and prostate cancer. Whether you show support by growing your mustache or running 60 miles over the month of November, you can join the effort to raise awareness. Visit the Movember site for more information.
November 20: Transgender Day of Remembrance
Today, we honor the memory of the transgender folx who have lost their lives, especially due to acts of anti-transgender violence.