Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Preserving Our Legacy - May 2016

Preventing HIV with PrEP


It's only a pill, but its impact could be a life-changing: PrEP is a daily medication that significantly reduces the risk of contracting HIV from a positive sexual partner. The FDA approved PrEP in July 2012. Legacy began its PrEP program a year later to spread the word about this revolutionary new way to prevent HIV and AIDS.

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Legacy Kicks Off END HIV/AIDS Houston Project


The number of new annual HIV infections in Houston has remained relatively steady over the past believes that 1200-1300 new diagnoses each year is far too many and has launched an ambitious effort to cut that number in half by 2021, thanks to a new grant from AIDS United and its Southern REACH initiative. The END (Ending New Diagnoses) HIV/AIDS Houston Project will provide a plan for the City of Houston that will outline specific actions to be taken, identify funding resources, and set a road map for how the city can reduce new HIV diagnoses.

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In The News...


Upcoming Events and Volunteer Opportunities

Derby Day, the official kickoff for Mint Julep at Neon Boots Dancehall & Saloon

May 73:00-6:00 p.m.
events@legacycommunityhealth.org or (832) 730-4433

14th Annual Mint Julep Show at South Beach 
July 17, 2:00-5:00 p.m.
events@legacycommunityhealth.org or (832) 730-4433

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