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November 2019
Spectrum’s Full Spectrum Burlesque – A World AIDS Day Observance 2019
Founded in 1988 in the UK, World AIDS Day was the first-ever global health day. Since then, and every year since, December 1st has been set aside as a day of remembrance and celebration. As December 1st falls on a Sunday, we are holding our event on Saturday, November 30th. #WorldAidsDay2019 Follow our Facebook event page as we update information about Full Spectrum Burlesque! This will be our 3rd year at Cafe' Berlin and we couldn't be happier! We have…
Find out more »May 2020
National Hepatitis Testing Day
The month of May is designated as Hepatitis Awareness Month in the United States, and May 19th is Hepatitis Testing Day. During May, CDC and its public health partners work to shed light on this hidden epidemic by raising awareness of viral hepatitis and encouraging priority populations to get tested.
Find out more »April 2023
National Hepatitis Awareness Month
May is recognized as Hepatitis Awareness Month in the US. Take this 5 minute Hepatitis Risk Assessment developed by the CDC and get a personalized report. #Hepatitis
Find out more »May 2023
Asian & Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
National Asian and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is observed every year on May 19. Founded by the Banyan Tree Projectexternal icon, the purpose of this annual observance is to educate the public about the impact of HIV/AIDS-related stigma among Asian and Pacific Islander communities. #APIMay19
Find out more »National Hepatitis Testing Day
The month of May is designated as Hepatitis Awareness Month in the United States, and May 19th is Hepatitis Testing Day. During May, CDC and its public health partners work to shed light on this hidden epidemic by raising awareness of viral hepatitis and encouraging priority populations to get tested. #Hepatitis
Find out more »June 2023
HIV Long-Term Survivors Day
June 5 is a day set aside each year to honor long-term survivors of HIV and to raise awareness of their needs, issues, and journeys. HIV Long-Term Survivors Day #LongTermSurvivors #empowered2thrive
Find out more »National HIV Testing Day
Each year on June 27, we observe National HIV Testing Day. On this day, we unite with partners, health departments, and other organizations to raise awareness and plan events about the importance of HIV testing and early diagnosis of HIV. #HIVTestingDay
Find out more »July 2023
World Hepatitis Day
World Hepatitis Day (WHD) takes places every year on 28 July bringing the world together under a single theme to raise awareness of the global burden of viral hepatitis and to influence real change.
Find out more »National Immunization Awareness Month
National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) is an annual observance held in August to highlight the importance of vaccination for people of all ages. #NIAM
Find out more »September 2023
National HIV/AIDS & Aging Awareness Day
National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day (NHAAAD) is observed each year on September 18. In 2008, the AIDS Instituteexternal icon launched this day to bring awareness to the challenging issues the aging population faces with regards to HIV prevention, testing, care and treatment. Browse our resources to find more information about HIV and aging. #HIVandAging #NHAAAD
Find out more »National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NGMHAAD) is observed each year on September 27 to direct attention to the continuing and disproportionate impact of HIV and AIDS on gay and bisexual men in the United States. #NGMHAAD
Find out more »October 2023
National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day
Coordinated by the Latino Commission on AIDSexternal icon, National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD) is observed each year on October 15 to increase awareness of the impact of HIV/AIDS on the Hispanic/Latino population in the United States. The NLAAD campaign promotes HIV testing and prevention, and provides information on access to care to Hispanic/Latino communities across the nation. #NLAAD
Find out more »Spirit Day
Each year millions wear purple on Spirit Day to stand against bullying in support of LGBTQ youth. #SpiritDay
Find out more »December 2023
WORLD AIDS DAY
The World Health Organization established World AIDS Day in 1988. #KnowYourStatus #LetsEndStigma #WAD2019
Find out more »SPECTRUM SPECTACULAR
Spectrum Spectacular World AIDs Day Celebration & Fundraiser December 1st, beginning at 7:30 pm Join us in celebrating World Aids Day 2023. World Aids day is an important reminder that HIV & AIDs remain a threat – please help us raise money, increase awareness, fight prejudice, and improve education in our community. As we continue our efforts to make a positive impact in our community, we are excited to announce our upcoming fundraising event –Spectrum’s Spectacular celebration and…
Find out more »Cervical Health Awareness Month
The United States Congress designated January as Cervical Health Awareness Month. #CervicalHealthAwarenessMonth
Find out more »January 2024
HPV Awareness Week
The First North American HPV Awareness Week Takes Place January 22-28, 2019. #HPV #UsvsHPV
Find out more »February 2024
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Coordinated by the Strategic Leadership Council, National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Dayexternal icon is observed each year on February 7 to increase HIV education, testing, community involvement, and treatment among black communities. #NBHAAD
Find out more »National Condom Week
National Condom Week was started in 1978 by students at the University of California-Berkeley. #CondomWeek
Find out more »March 2024
National Women & Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, sponsored by the Office of Women’s Health external iconof the Department of Health and Human Services, is observed on March 10. The goals of this event are to raise awareness about the need for all women, especially pregnant women, to be tested and treated for HIV. #NWGHAAD
Find out more »National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is observed each year on March 20. This day is an opportunity for people across the United States to learn about HIV/AIDS, the need for HIV testing among Native Americans, and ways that everyone can help decrease the stigma associated with HIV/AIDS in their own communities. #NNHAAD
Find out more »National STD Awareness Month
April is STD Awareness Month. #STDAwarenessMonth
Find out more »April 2024
Mid-MO Health & Hygiene Drive
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Find out more »National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day
National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is observed each year on April 10 to educate the public about the impact of HIV and AIDS on young people and to highlight the work young people are doing across the country to respond to the epidemic. #NYHAAD
Find out more »MidMO Bears After Dark
Spectrum is proud to host the MidMO Bears for an STI Testing night this Friday, April 19th from 5:30-8 pm. Come out to this free event and get tested while enjoying refreshments. Hope to see you here! Bears After Dark 5:30-8 pm
Find out more »National Transgender HIV Testing Day
National Transgender HIV Testing Day is observed each year (beginning in 2016) on April 18. This day is an opportunity to focus on HIV testing, prevention, and treatment among transgender people. It encourages local testing events and testing campaigns to increase HIV status awareness in transgender populations. #NTHTD
Find out more »Phi Kappa Psi Sexual Health Presentation
Spectrum will be attending the weekly chapter meeting and present on sexual health, prevention and PrEP, The Right Time Birth Control program, and Medicaid Expansion help. 6 pm start time.
Find out more »Save A Life! Free Naloxone Training and Distribution
Save_A Life_Spectrum_4-29-24Free Naloxone Training and Distribution - Naloxone is a nasal spray that can reverse opioid overdose. Hosted by Spectrum Health Care and Welcome Home, Inc. WHEN AND WHERE: 1123 Wilkes Blvd. & Fay St., Columbia, MO 65201 Thursday, April 25, 2024 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Walk-ins: 6:30 - 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served! Questions? Please, contact: Heather Harlan 573.817.6404 Heather.Harlan@CoMo.gov This event funded in part by contract # DH240054280 between Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services and…
Find out more »May 2024
HIV Vaccine Awareness Day
HIV Vaccine Awareness Day is observed on May 18. This event is an opportunity to recognize the many volunteers, community members, health professionals, and scientists who are working together to find a safe and effective vaccine to prevent HIV. It is also a day to educate communities about the importance of HIV vaccine research. #HIVVaccineAwarenessDay
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