HIV-positive status up in 2018
Carolinas News Notes
In 2018, Palmetto Community Care (PCC) tested almost 1,700 people for HIV, recording 23 new HIV-positive cases. That number was up from 20 new HIV-positive cases in 2017.
Trump allows S.C. child welfare agencies to refuse gay adoptions
Regional News: HHS policy waiver could impact other communities not approved by organizations operating under ‘Christian policy’
The Trump Administration’s Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) gave an okay on Jan. 23 to allow federally-funded child welfare agencies in South Carolina to refuse services on the basis of religion. The decision came in response to a request made by South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster last year.
News Briefs 12.28.18
Beyond the Carolinas
News from across the globe for 12.28.18.
ASO dining fundraiser relaunched
Carolinas News Notes
After a nearly five-year hiatus, Palmetto Community Care (PCC) is reviving its Dining With Friends fundraiser.
World AIDS Day 2018 Events
Honoring those lost and those living with HIV from the community across the Carolinas
Paying respects to those who have been lost to HIV/AIDS is one way to honor their memories.
AIDS service organizations and agencies
The Carolinas has a variety of community organizations, resources and services for those living with HIV/AIDS or those seeking to get involved in HIV/AIDS prevention, education and advocacy.
Free HIV testing locations
Keeping up on HIV/AIDS status with regular testing key component in the fight against HIV/AIDS
There are a number of free HIV testing sites across North Carolina and South Carolina. Many also offer testing for other STDs, as well as vaccines for hepatitis and HPV.
Photo projects explore gender, couples
Carolinas News Notes
Two photographers, one from Virginia and one a former Charlottean, have embarked upon projects that focus on the LGBTQ community from two perspectives.
Transgender Awareness
A Time to Reflect on Those Lost and to Seek Out Resources
Observing the Transgender Day of Remembrance. Finding support. Shopping for gently-worn clothes.
