Kitsap County Washington sent this bulletin at 06/12/2019 01:07 PM PDT
June 12, 2019
Event will connect and educate West Sound residents living with HIV
Free event on June 22 will include workshops, panels and speakers.
BREMERTON, WA — Kitsap Public Health District is hosting the first-ever West Sound Care event in Bremerton on June 22, to connect and educate people living with HIV, and reduce stigma associated with the condition.
People living with HIV in Clallam, Jefferson, Kitsap and Mason counties, along with their friends, family and health care providers, are invited to attend the free, day-long event. Workshops, panels and speakers will address topics including health, medical case management, aging and stigma.
"We want to reach as many HIV-positive residents in the West Sound region as possible," Kitsap Public Health District HIV program manager Betti Ridge said. "We know living with HIV can be an isolating experience and we hope this event will help attendees feel connected to a broader community, while learning more about their illness and resources available to improve their lives."
5:30 p.m., June 21 at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 1015 Veneta Ave., Bremerton. Social activities to follow.
West Sound Care event
9 a.m to 5 p.m., June 22, Kitsap Conference Center, 100 Washington Ave., Bremerton. Registration opens at 8 a.m. Lunch provided.
West Sound Care is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 22 at the Kitsap Conference Center, 100 Washington Ave., Bremerton (next to the ferry terminal). Registration opens at 8 a.m. Gilead Sciences will provide lunch.
Attendees are also invited to a special Red Ribbon Supper Club dinner sponsored by AIDS Healthcare Foundation at 5:30 p.m., June 21 at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 1015 Veneta Ave., Bremerton.
For information on West Sound Care and to RSVP: contact Keisha Murray at Kitsap Public Health District at (360) 728-2273 or keisha.murray@kitsappublichealth.org.
HIV services at Kitsap Public Health
Kitsap Public Health District's HIV/AIDS program offers testing, counseling and medical case management, among other services. The health district also regularly hosts the Harborview Madison Clinic at its Bremerton offices.
For more information, call 360-728-2235 or contact the health district by email.
Media contact:
Tad Sooter | Public Information Officer Kitsap Public Health District 345 6th St., Suite 300 | Bremerton, WA 98337 (360) 728-2330 Office | (360) 728-2235 Main pio@kitsappublichealth.org | kitsappublichealth.org
