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World AIDS Day!

According to the state department of health, Illinois ranks seventh in the nation in the number of HIV/AIDS cases.  The Illinois Department of Health is hosting several events Thursday to mark World AIDS Day.  Click here to Download List of events.

Get Free Condoms

By taking a simple step, like wearing a condom you can protect yourself and others from HIV and other sexually transmitted infections.
The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) makes condoms available, accessible, and free by reaching underserved communities with the highest rates of STI/HIV/AIDS and other health disparities.
The Chicago Community Condom Project works with city clinics, community organizations and local businesses to make condoms widely available to the public to help stop HIV and other sexually transmitted infections.
Click here for a list of locations offering free condoms

About the Chicago Community Condom Project

Since the 80’s CDPH has made condoms available to the public.
Today, CDPH is reaching 10 million condoms distributed each year through city clinics, community based organizations, community health centers, local businesses such as night-clubs, barber shops and churches.
The project is aligned with the National HIV/AIDS Strategy, the U.S Department of Human Services, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Enhanced Comprehensive HIV Prevention, and the Healthy Chicago Plan.
The project is also part of the National Female Condom Coalition and partners with the Chicago Female Condom Campaign to increase access and availability to Female Condoms.
Join the campaign!
If your organization is interested in offering free condoms, you can become a distribution partner so long you meet the criteria.  Find out more about becoming a distribution site for free condoms.

Get Tested or Treatment for HIV and other Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI)
Get tested or treated at a clinic that diagnoses and treats HIV and STI’s.  You can also connect with information about condom use and other prevention methods.  All services are free and provided on a first-come, first-serve basis.

LOVE FEST

 7TH ANNUAL LOVEFEST CELEBRATION
Event to Bring Awareness to Gay Men's Health and Well-Being Management

(Chicago, Illinois - August 10, 2011) - The Chicago Black Gay Men's Caucus (CBGMC), will host the 7th Annual Lovefest Celebration on Sunday, August 28th from 12p - 8p at Jackson Park (63rd & Cornell Drive).  A free event, Lovesfest is designed to bring together the African-American LGBT community, more specifically gay and bisexual men, to bring awareness to health and wellness management.

"It's important that we continue to provide affirming environments where men can have access to health services," stated Ariq Cabbler, CBGMC Co-Chair.  The alarming new data presented by the CDC demonstrates that we [black gay and bisexual men] should not be celebrating but working even harder to stop the rapid spread of HIV in our community."

Sponsored by Vertex Sciences and the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), Lovefest will be hosted by well-known female impersonator Ms. Ruff n' Stuff, feature food vendors, special performances by some of Chicago's best entertainers, youth performances, card tournaments, volleyball tournaments and a mini-ball competition.  The highlight of Lovefest is the Healthy is Sexy (H.I.S) Health Village where event patrons can get rapid testing for HIV/AIDS and other STIs, have access to highly skilled medical professionals and receive vital information to help manage their health.

"We are in a state of crisis," says Keith Green, CBGMC Co-Chair. This festival is an opportunity for the Chicago Black Gay Men's Caucus to communicate to the Black MSM population the importance of taking control their health and that with our [CBGMC] assistance we can help to decrease these frightening numbers."

HIV Testing Information

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South West Community AIDS Awareness Day!

Free HIV/AIDS Workshop & Testing

Open to Youth and Adults of all ages

**Free HIV/AIDS Confidential Testing**

Courtesy of South Shore Hospital

*****Workshop Presented by *****

Universal Family Connection Inc.

Free FOOD!!!!

June 20, 2011 ~4pm- 6pm

@ The South West Youth Collaborative ~6400 S. Kedzie Ave. Chicago 60629

For more info email Xavier Davis~ xdavis@swyc.org or Call 773-819-5033

The South West Community HIV/AIDS Awareness day is a community event leading up to National HIV testing Day on June 27, 2011. This event seeks to bring together people of all ages in a safe space to learn and discuss how to reduce the impact of the HIV/AIDS on the entire community regardless of age, gender, sexuality, race, religion or culture. There will be rapid HIV testing provided by South Shore Hospital on a first come first serve basis from 4-6pm and HIV 101 workshops presented by Universal Family Connection Inc. The day is open to all community members regardless of age but youth are encouraged to attend. The day is hosted in collaboration with The Chicago Department of Family Support Services, Youth Ready Chicago Community Council Region 5, The South West Youth Collaborative, and Universal Family Connection Inc.

South West Community HIV/AIDS Awareness Day!

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Free HIV/AIDS Workshop & Testing

Open to Youth and Adults of all ages

June 20, 2011 ~4pm- 6pm
@ The South West Youth Collaborative
6400 S. Kedzie Ave. Chicago 60629

For more info email Xavier Davis~ xdavis@swyc.org or Call 773-819-5033