Mark your calendars and set the date! On February 6, 2025, PALSS will observe National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day at 2638 Two Notch Rd, Columbia, SC 29204. In honor of this day, PALSS is providing free HIV/STI testing, PrEP referrals, and PrEP assessments in efforts to help reduce HIV among African Americans. While national HIV prevention efforts are making progress, more work remains to reduce the burden of HIV in African American communities.
Key Statistics on HIV/AIDS in South Carolina:
- As of December 2022, there were 20,016 residents of South Carolina living with an HIV diagnosis (including AIDS).
- By race/ethnicity, among newly diagnosed individuals in S.C.:
- 52% were African American
- 24% were white
- 11% were Hispanic
- From 2021-2022, African Americans were 2.1 times more likely to be diagnosed than whites in South Carolina.
- Among women recently diagnosed, 58% were African American.
- Among men recently diagnosed, 50% were African American.
- By risk factor, among 879 newly diagnosed individuals, 86% were men who have sex with men (MSM).
Event Details:
- Date: February 6, 2025
- Time: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM (Walk-in only)
- Location: PALSS Office, 2638 Two Notch Rd, Columbia, SC 29204
- Services Available:
- Confidential Rapid HIV Testing (1-minute results)
- STI screening
- Free swag items and safe-sex kits
Since 1985, PALSS has been at the forefront of the fight against HIV and AIDS in South Carolina. The organization provides health, education, and social services to those living with and affected by HIV/AIDS, including confidential testing, prevention training, counseling, and housing case management.
For more information:
📞 Call: 803-779-7257
📍 Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/PALSS
🌐 Visit: www.palss.org
📖 Learn more about National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: www.NationalBlackAIDSDay.org
