November 30
Parasols for Life
11/30/2022
10 am to 2 pm
2601 Tulane Ave New Orleans, LA 70122
RSVP at 504-821-7334 by 11/23/22
Join us to commemorate World AIDS Day (December 1st) by making parasols to remember individuals who passed away from HIV and celebrate those living with HIV. During this event, participants will make and decorate red ribbons, banners, and parasols to display during the HIV Weeks of Awareness events, including the Bounce Ball on Dec 10. These events are open to the public and are meant for the community. Space is limited. Please RSVP at 504-821-7334 by 11/23/22 to ensure adequate supplies.
Delta Sigma Theta LTP Alumnae Chapter Testing and Resource Event
10am-1pm
WBR Parish Health Center, 685 Louisiana Ave., Port Allen, LA 70767
The Louisiana Tri-Parish (LTP) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority will host a World AIDS Day event on November 30th to include free testing and educational resources at the WBR Parish Health Center, 685 Louisiana Ave., Port Allen, LA 70767 from 10:00AM-1:00PM. Flu and COVID-19 vaccinations will also be available on site.
December 1
HIV Ministers Breakfast
December 1, 2022
9:30AM
Location: St. Anna’s Episcopal Church
1313 Esplanade Ave
Doreen Keeler-Tollerson 504.821.2601 X1006
Doreen.Tollerson@crescentcare.org
Join the faith-based community in raising awareness about HIV
World AIDS Day Health Screening
11am-1pm
Xavier University Center, 4955 Drexel Drive, NOLA 70125
Priority Health Care will provide free health screenings, educational information, rapid testing, take-home tests (based on availability). Gift cards, giveaways, and snacks will be provided. Our mobile unit will also be onsite.
World AIDS Day Candlelit Procession and Vigil
December 1, 2022
6:30pm meeting at Elysian Fields and N Rampart, 6:45pm walking to the AIDS Memorial, 7pm Candlelit Vigil with Guest Speakers
700 Elysian Fields Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117
Contact: jimmy.gale@la.gov
Baton Rouge Community College World AIDS Day Event
11-3pm
BRCC MidCity Campus
Bienvenue Student Center
Presented by the BRCC Office of Student Life & Student Government Association in partnership with the LA Dept. of Health HIV Prevention Unit. KNOW YOUR STATUS! Come get sexual health educational materials and free HIV/STI testing.
The Difference is Us! 7th Annual World AIDS Day Event
12-2pm
McKinley Alumni Center
1520 Thomas Delpit, Baton Rouge
Free entertainment, music, lunch and prizes. Presented by Metro Health in partnership with CareSouth, YWCA of Greater Baton Rouge and Open Health Care Clinic. Hosted by Marvin Anderson.
Nicholls State University STI Testing and Outreach Event
December 1st, 2022
Partnership with START Corporation to provide STI testing for students and faculty (World AIDS Day); literature on STIs will also be provided
St. Mary Parish Public Health Unit STI Testing and Resource Event
STI Testing and Resource Event at St. Mary Parish PHU (World AIDS Day); literature on STIs will also be provided
Acadiana CARES HIV Testing Event
December 1st, 2022
809 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, Lafayette, LA 70501
Annual World AIDS Day Commemoration Event
December 1st, 2022
10am-4pm
Comprehensive Care Center of SW LA – 425 Kingsley St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
Music, food and more! Vaccines, harm reduction information and kits including Kloxxado nasal naloxone, testing for HIV, music, gumbo, door prizes, WAD commemoration program, and art walk/silent auction. Commemoration program will begin at 12pm.
Encouraging and empowering people to unite globally to eliminate the disparities and inequities that create barriers to HIV testing, prevention, and access to HIV care. Confronting the inequalities that are impeding the fight to eradicate AIDS.
LSU-Alexandria World AIDS Day Panel Discussion
December 1st, 2022
12-2pm
LSU-Alexandria – Mulder Hall
Candlelight Vigil
December 1st, 2022
5-6pm
New Home to The Philadelphia Center
1550 Creswell Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71101
All ages welcome. Reception immediately following ceremony. Lifetime Advocacy Award will be presented posthumously to Father Kenneth Paul.
Webinar: The State of HIV Care on World AIDS Day 2022
December 1st, 2022
12pm EST/11am CST
The HIV field is continuously evolving in response to developments in practice standards, biomedical interventions, and workforce needs. HealthHIV’s Fourth Annual State of HIV Care National Survey was administered from June to August of 2022 in order to assess the current landscape of HIV care and to identify the needs of the HIV care workforce.
Join us on Thursday, December 1, 2022 from 12:00pm to 12:30pm EST for a webinar that will preview key findings and implications from the survey. Topics discussed will include:
- HIV Prevention: Facilitators, barriers, PrEP (including long-acting injectable Cabotegravir and On-demand/2-1-1), telehealth, medical education needs, MPox
- HIV Care and Treatment: Long-acting Cabotegravir, wraparound services, workforce challenges, training needs, care for transgender and non-binary individuals
World AIDS Day 2022 Twitter Chat with HealthHIV and Partners
Thursday, December 1, 2022 at 12:30pm EST
#WADchat
Join HealthHIV, the National Coalition for LGBTQ Health, and our partner organizations on Thursday, December 1, 2022 from 12:30pm to 1:30pm EST for a Twitter chat in recognition of World AIDS Day (WAD).
This year’s theme for World AIDS Day is Putting Ourselves to the Test: Achieving Equity to End HIV. This theme encourages people to unite globally to eliminate the disparities and inequities that create barriers to HIV testing, prevention, and access to HIV care.
We’ll be discussing a variety of important topics in our Twitter chat, including:
• Strategies for reducing stigma associated with HIV/AIDS;
• Culturally-affirming and accessible HIV/AIDS care for marginalized communities;
• Considerations around care coordination for people aging with HIV;
• The challenges of addressing intersecting syndemics;
• And more!
All are invited to join the conversation! We also encourage participants to showcase the tools and resources that their organization provides to support people living with HIV and AIDS.
To share your thoughts, follow HealthHIV (@HealthHIV) and the National Coalition for LGBTQ Health (@Health_LGBTQ) on Twitter and use the hashtag #WADchat.
December 2
Wreath Laying Ceremony
December 2, 2022
3:00 pm
Washington Park
700 Elysian Fields Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117
Phone contact: 504-658-7334
Email contact: vchanthala@nola.gov
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wreath-laying-ceremony-tickets-84639740743
Join us to recognize World AIDS Day at the AIDS Monument by remembering individuals who lost the battle to HIV and celebrate those living with HIV.
HIV 365 Summit
December 2nd, 2022
7-10pm
Cary Saurage Community Arts Center – 231 St Ferdinand St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Join the Baton Rouge Ending the HIV Epidemic Commission on Friday, December 2, 2022 for HIV 365, a party celebrating People Living With HIV as whole and unique individuals, in all of our complexities!
The party will include:
Tasty food and beverages!
Exciting entertainers and performances all of sorts!
Storytelling from inspiring folks of all walks of life!
Brief educational segments targeted at improving YOUR quality of life!
Fun swag!
Health Fair, where you can be linked to medical, dental, substance use, harm reduction, and mental health services as well as receive vaccinations and STI testing!
Whole Person Fair, where you can explore housing resources, wholistic practitioners, spiritual resources, and social opportunities!
December 6
Annual Kourtyard Karaoke in Commemoration of World AIDS Day
December 6, 2022
Time: 3-7pm
1417 Nunez St., NOLA 70114
Concerned Citizens for a Better Algiers will be hosting the 2nd annual Kourtyard Karaoke to raise awareness about HIV. This event will include refreshments, a special guest performance, door prizes, a karaoke contest and a red balloon release in memory of those people we lost to HIV/AIDS.
Website: ccfbanola.org
504.362.1066 ; 504-227-9200
adminassistant@ccfbano.org
December 8
HIV and Aging Policy Panel Discussion
YOU ARE INVITED!
For decades, World AIDS Day has been a chance for people worldwide to stand together in the fight against HIV and show support for people living with HIV. In recognition of World AIDS Day, SAGE will host an online HIV and aging policy discussion on Thursday, December 8th. During this virtual event, HIV/aging activists, policy experts, and researchers from across the nation will discuss the challenges older people living with HIV face and how we can all work together to better address them. We hope to see you there!! Please feel free to circulate. All are welcome.
Date: Thursday, December 8, 2022
Time: 1 -2 PM EST
RSVP at: SAGEUSA.ORG/WORLDAIDSDAY22
December 9
Stigma Summit
12/9/22
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Conference Centre on 11
601 Poydras St, 11th Floor
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone contact: 504-658-2809
Email: daniel.murdock@nola.gov
Healthcare providers and community members are invited to engage in dialogue around HIV stigma in the healthcare system, criminal justice system, and wider community. The Stigma Summit will include panel discussions, breakout sessions, and training workshops to empower participants to identify and address stigma. Registration required.
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-orleans-stigma-summit-tickets-460461220907
December 10
Bounce to Zero Ball
12/10/22
7 pm to 2 am
Carver Theater
2101 Orleans Ave, New Orleans, LA 70116
Phone contact: 504-658-2811
Email: sy’ria.jackson@la.gov
In paying homage to a culture that celebrates the Arts, Fashion, and Performance Talents in every fashion, we welcome you to Bounce to Zero “Vogue Ball”. As we launch our campaign, we celebrate the individuals in this new era of NOLA “Ballroom Culture”. The event will feature an art contest and entertainment starting at 7:00 pm and a vogue ball contest starts at 10:00 pm. Contact Sy’ria for tabling opportunities or to participate in the activities.
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bounce-2-zero-campaign-launch-ball-tickets-461146972007
WAD Celebration at Bolt Bar
Date: 12/10/2022
Time: 9am-12pm
Bolt Bar
222 Rue Jefferson, Lafayette, LA 70501
A World AIDS Day celebration will be held at Bolt Bar downtown with a drag show for entertainment.
December 18
“Tailgate for Life” Saints vs Atlanta game
Date: 12/18/2022
Time: 9am-12pm
Phone contact (if any): (504)-276-5040
Email contact (if any): Ruth Bold, Outreach Coordinator – rbold@phc-no.org
Priority Health care will provide free health screenings, PrEP services, health education information, HIV take-home tests and COVID-19 take-home tests. We would also provide music, refreshments and raffle official Saints gear.
Website: www.priorityhealthcare.org