Half of black gay men
and a quarter of Latino gay men projected to be diagnosed within their lifetime
If
current HIV diagnoses rates persist, about 1 in 2 black men who have sex with
men (MSM) and 1 in 4 Latino MSM in the United States will be diagnosed with HIV
during their lifetime, according to a new analysis by researchers at the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Learn more...
The HIV/AIDS Program receives HIV prevention funds from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to provide for HIV counseling and testing, partner counseling and referral services, health education/risk reduction activities and health communication/public information activities. These activities are targeted to high-risk individuals as defined in Iowa’s HIV Prevention Comprehensive Plan. The funding is also awarded to support HIV prevention community planning, technical assistance and capacity building activities.
HIV / AIDS Resources
The Office & Commission of Latino Affairs in partnership with organizations that serve the Latino community in Central Iowa will provide bilingual services and referrals and information.
When: Second Monday of each month
Time: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Location: Goodwill Career Connection Center
5921 SE 14th Street, Suite 2300, Des Moines, IA
Click here to download the flyer
Please contact Sonia Reyes-Snyder for more details or to start a center in you area.
Legislative Training
Commissioners participated in a Legislative Training at the Iowa State Capitol, where they learned more about how to advocate and implement their duties according to Iowa Code.
From left to right, Commissioners Sal Alaniz, Alejandro Pino, Juan Rodriguez, Jeannette Martinez and Executive Officer for the Offcie of Latino Affairs, Sonia Reyes-Snyder
Latino Affairs Commissioner Receives Immigrant Business Award
Congratulations to commissioner Sal Alaniz of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, for receiving the Karen L. Evans Award (Immigrant Champion Award) from the Immigrant Entrepreneur Summit |
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Iowa Commission of Latino Affairs Quarterly Report
Check out the October Report to learn about what the commission has been working on and future projects.
Click here if you would like to contact the commission directly.
Next Commission Meeting
Date: February 22, 2017
Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Place: Lucas Building, Des Moines, IA
Commission meetings are open to the public. The sites are accessible for people with mobility limitations. If other accommodations are needed, please contact the office prior to the meeting. For further information, contact Sonia Reyes-Snyder.
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