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
February 7: National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
This observance day is to acknowledge how Black individuals are disproportionately affected by HIV/AIDS. This day provides an opportunity to increase HIV education, testing, community involvement, and treatment among Black communities.
While there has been great progress in reducing HIV/AIDS among Black populations, racism and mistrust in the healthcare system may affect whether Black individuals receive HIV prevention services.
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February 21: Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras is a day of fun and celebration! To prepare for the holiday, it is important to educate yourself on how to stay safe while having fun with those around you.
