by Candyl Eyster | Jan 28, 2016 | EPIC Feed, Health & Wellness, HIV
High Rates with African Americans HIV/AIDS is taking a monumental toll on the African-American population in the U.S. There’s a major disparity with the disproportionate numbers of those who are infected and die. “Blacks account for more new HIV infections, people...
by Candyl Eyster | Dec 8, 2015 | EPIC Feed, Health & Wellness, HIV, Prevention
HIV/AIDS Growth in Hispanic Communities While HIV/AIDS continue to affect all communities, Florida’s Hispanic population faces extreme growth rates and additional barriers to care. The Florida Department of Health reports, “The proportion of all newly reported adult...
by Candyl Eyster | Nov 24, 2015 | EPIC Feed, Press Release
ASAP Hosts Prayer Luncheon Dec. 1 St. Petersburg, FL (November 18) ― When many think of HIV and AIDS, they think of a disease that doesn’t have much impact on their lives. However, according to data by the Florida Department of Health, Hillsborough County recorded a...
by Candyl Eyster | Nov 24, 2015 | EPIC Feed, Press Release
“Our area is significantly impacted by HIV and AIDS, since Florida has the largest number of new HIV diagnosis in the nation” St. Petersburg, Fla. (November 17, 2015) – December 1 is recognized as World AIDS Day, an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the...
by Candyl Eyster | Jun 22, 2015 | EPIC Feed, Press Release
New date: December 12, 2015 at Vinoy Park St. Petersburg, Fla. (June 22, 2015) –Empath Health’s AIDS Service Association of Pinellas (ASAP) presents its 12th annual walk to end HIV – Tampa Bay AIDS Walk & Fun Run, held at Vinoy Park in Downtown St. Petersburg on...
