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Church Launches Major HIV Initiative
8 Dec
Summary
- New Birth Missionary Baptist Church initiative offers free HIV testing.
- Event partners with major health organizations to combat HIV.
- Focus on reducing stigma and expanding care for those affected.
New Birth Missionary Baptist Church is spearheading a significant community health initiative focused on World AIDS and HIV Awareness Sunday. This event provides crucial public health services, including free HIV testing, on-site screenings, and accessible take-home test kits, directly addressing a persistent health challenge.
The church's Health Ministry, in collaboration with organizations like HealthyMD and AIDS Healthcare Foundation, is dedicated to confronting stigma and expanding care. Senior Pastor Dr. Jamal Bryant emphasizes the church's role in protecting individuals and ensuring access to vital testing and treatment resources.
Recognizing the disproportionate impact on Black and Hispanic communities and Georgia's high rates of new HIV diagnoses, the initiative features mobile testing units and confidential counseling. It also includes wellness screenings and an 'Ask the Doc' station to foster open, accurate health discussions.
