January 30, 2012

Faces of HIV Exhibit in Orlando

The Faces of HIV mobile art exhibit, which depicts the lives of Florida residents who are living with HIV/AIDS, will be in the Orlando area this week. We invite each and every …

January 4, 2012

Mobile Art Exhibit to Debut

Each year millions of people make New Year’s resolutions. Why not add, “Getting Tested,” to that list? As part of the Faces of HIV project, We Make the Change will …

December 14, 2011

Faces of HIV

Educating. Inspiring. Changing Perception.
HIV has evolved into a nameless, faceless epidemic. All too often, inaccurate perceptions about the disease are perpetuated by a long list of exhausted stereotypes. …

December 1, 2011

Department of Health Launches Faces of HIV

Each year on December 1, we pause to remember and honor those lost to HIV and AIDS. The following day, the disease begins to be slowly forgotten, while millions of …

November 23, 2011

Twitter Chat to Commemorate World AIDS Day

We Make the Change is excited to announce its latest in a series of online Twitter chats to be held on December 1 in honor of World AIDS …

November 18, 2011

World AIDS Day – December 1st

World AIDS Day is celebrated on December 1 each year around the world. It has become one of the most recognized international health days and a key opportunity to raise …

October 13, 2011

“Latinos Stand together!” National Latino AIDS Awareness Day 2011

Recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that over 200,000 Hispanic/Latinos have been diagnosed with HIV/AIDS. In Florida, The proportion of newly reported HIV cases among …

September 30, 2011

Thanks to our Twitter Chat Participants

Tuesday, September 27, 2011 marked the first in a series of live Twitter chats hosted by the Florida Department of Health. The chat provided participants with important statistics, support, and …

September 27, 2011

Live Twitter Chat Today

Don’t forget, We Make the Change is hosting its first live Twitter chat today from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. in honor of National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness …

September 26, 2011

FAQ and Protection Kits Offered During Live Twitter Chat

Just a quick reminder that The Florida Department of Health @wmtcfl is launching a new online series of Twitter chats, #chatfl, on September 27, in honor of National …

September 22, 2011

Introducing Your Twitter Chat Hosts

Let us introduce our first round of Twitter chat experts: Lorenzo Robertson, Statewide Black MSM Coordinator, and Avery Garner, a Jacksonville resident and chairman of the Florida Gay Men’s HIV …

September 20, 2011

We Make the Change Announces New Twitter Chat Series

We are excited to announce a new online series of Twitter chats, the first one to be held on September 27 in honor of National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS …

September 16, 2011

Unique Challenges for Florida’s Aging Populations

People ages 50 and over account for 36% of HIV/AIDS cases in Florida. According to the Center for Disease Control, sexually active people in this age group are much less …

September 13, 2011

Community Mobilization: A “How-To” Guide

The Florida Department of Health released a “how-to” informational resource guide for community mobilization. The guide was developed to assist DOH’s Bureau of HIV/AIDS’ efforts to mobilize Florida’s most vulnerable …

August 30, 2011

The Urgency of Now

Members of the We Make the Change team – Marlene LaLota, HIV prevention program administrator, and Ronald Henderson, statewide minority AIDS coordinator – recently attended the …

June 17, 2011

National HIV Testing Day FLYER

Please see the attached flyer for information on National HIV Testing Day events statewide

Flyer

June 11, 2011

2011 National HIV Testing Day

June 27 markes the 17th annual National HIV Testing Day, NHTD.  NHTD is sponsored by the National Association of Persons with AIDS (NAPWA) and CDC.  Events such as health fairs, Pride …

June 8, 2011

Florida Hosts National HIV Testing Day 2011

June is a busy month for HIV testing because  June 27th is National HIV Testing Day, NHTD.  In all regions of Florida, HIV testing events are scheduled as observance of  NHTD.  These events often run …

June 8, 2011

June 8 Marks Caribbean-American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

June 8th, is the eight day of Caribbean-American Heritage Month in the United States and the first day of what will become an annual observance of -National Caribbean-American Health/AIDS Awareness …

June 2, 2011

30 Years of AIDS

June 5, 2011 marks 30 years since the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) officially recognized the first cases of AIDS in the U.S.  Since then over 575,000 Americans have lost …

March 15, 2011

National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day – March 20

The four seasons are highly respected in many cultures because they so closely represent the cycle of life. Spring represents a time of equality and balance. It is a time …

February 23, 2011

March 10th is National Women & Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

The Florida Department of Health, Bureau of HIV/AIDS recognizes March 10th as National Women & Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.  This day is a nationwide observance that encourages people to …

February 7, 2011

February 7th is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

The Florida Department of Health (DOH) recognizes the tenth anniversary of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD).  NBHAAD is a national community mobilization HIV testing and treatment effort …

February 4, 2011

Register Your Events for the National Church Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS

The Florida Department of Health, Bureau of HIV/AIDS is partnering with the Balm In Gilead to observe the National Church Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS from March …

January 19, 2011

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD) is a national community mobilization HIV testing and treatment effort designed to encourage blacks across the United States and Territorial Areas to get educated, …

December 1, 2010

World AIDS Day: Keeping the Promise

World AIDS Day is a day of remembrance for those who have been lost to AIDS and to renew our commitments to stopping the spread of HIV.  This year, World …

November 17, 2010

World AIDS Day- December 1st

World AIDS Day is observed on December 1st each year around the world. It has become one of the most recognized international health days and a key opportunity to raise awareness, …

October 13, 2010

National Latino AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD) is October 15th

October 15th was established in 2003 as National Latino AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD) in response to the devastating impact HIV/AIDS has on Hispanic/Latino communities across the country. It was established …

September 24, 2010

September 27th is National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

According to new data from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention, in 2006, men who have sex with men (MSM) accounted for more than half (53%) of all …

September 18, 2010

National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day (NHAAAD)

National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day (NHAAAD) is observed on September 18, 2010.

September 10, 2010

National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day (NHAAAD)

National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day (NHAAAD) is observed on September 18, 2010.

August 4, 2010

Read the National HIV AIDS Strategy

July 30, 2010

The “HIV+ME” Campaign

Logo just launched a video featuring a young man from Miami, Jesse Sanchez, as part of a long-term public service campaign called HIV+ME. HIV is a very manageable disease, but …

July 16, 2010

AIDS – A Battle Worth Fighting; Health Department’s Betty Hollis is on frontlines in fight against HIV/AIDS

The faces are young and old, Black, White, Hispanic, male and female, and in some cases infants. There are about 1,400 people living with HIV/AIDS in Volusia and Flagler counties.

Betty …

July 13, 2010

National HIV/AIDS Strategy Unveiled

Today is a historic day for the HIV/AIDS community.  Almost thirty years after the first reported case of HIV/AIDS in the United States, the White House and Health and Human …

June 24, 2010

National HIV/AIDS Testing Day Video

Take a moment and view this video for National HIV/AIDS Testing Day. …

June 24, 2010

June 27th is National HIV Testing Day

In 1995, the National Association of People with AIDS (NAPWA) started National HIV Testing Day (NHTD) to promote the importance of HIV testing and early diagnosis.  For …

June 17, 2010

Sistas Organizing to Surive Webcast

In an effort to address the disproportionate impact of HIV/AIDS among Florida’s black women, the Florida Department of Health, Bureau of HIV/AIDS is pleased to announce the Sistas Organizing to …

June 7, 2010

Florida AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) Institutes Waiting List

Please see the open letter from Florida’s AIDS Drug Assistance Program explaining the current waiting list for ADAP.  For more information and updates on the the waiting list please visit: …

April 7, 2010

Changing Times Keeps You Connected

The Spring issue of Changing Times is available here. Changing Times Spring 2010 You can receive Changing Times via e-mail. Click on the Changing Times newsletter sign up button on …

March 24, 2010

Florida’s AME Initiative Grows

In recent months, the Department formed a relationship with the Eleventh Episcopal District of the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church to establish at least one AME church in every Florida …

March 24, 2010

National Week of Prayer for the Healing of HIV/AIDS

This annual, March observance represents the coming together of people of all faiths for the purpose of HIV prevention. Florida’s Regional Minority AIDS Coordinator network mobilized at least ten congregations in …

March 24, 2010

Stop AIDS: It’s Everyone’s Business

Stop AIDS : It’s Everyone’s Business, is a Florida prevention program modeled after the CDC’s program –  Business Responds to AIDS. The program brings business owners and public health advocates …

March 24, 2010

WeMakeTheChange.com has a new look

We Make The Change is excited to introduce its new, refreshed Web site. For over a decade, our Web site has played an important role in HIV education and testing. …

February 27, 2010

Broward County Sistas Organizing to Survive (SOS) Education and Empowerment Conference

The Broward County Health Department, the HIV/AIDS Minority Network/Black Advisory Group and community partners will present “Sistas Organizing to Survive (SOS) – Black Women’s Conference” on Thursday, May 6, 2010 …

June 9, 2009

Sistas Organizing to Survive Turns One

One year ago, black women and those who serve them converged on Orlando, Florida to participate in what has become a grassroots movement to mobilize Florida’s black women to join in the fight against …