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Jul 26, 2023

World Hepatitis Day – July 28th

July 28, 2023 is World Hepatitis Day, a day set aside to raise awareness about how hepatitis affects individuals in the United States and...

Jul 18, 2023

Zero HIV Stigma Day

July 21st is Zero HIV Stigma Day which is a day set aside to raise awareness and dispel myths and rumors about HIV which can lead to...

Jun 27, 2023

A New Adversary to Battle (Content Warning: graphic descriptions of wounds)

Tranq. Tranq dope. Sleep cut. Zombie drug. These are some of the colloquialisms used to describe xylazine, a tranquilizer typically...

Apr 11, 2023

How COVID-19 impacted HIV and STI Testing

When the COVID-19 pandemic first reached the United States in 2020, its effects were far-reaching. It altered the way we socialized, the...

Mar 2, 2023

Refusing Money to Fight Against HIV?

Caring Communities has been fighting against HIV since the 1990s offering case management, prevention/testing and treatment for HIV among...

Jan 31, 2023

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

Next month, on February 7th, the nation will observe National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Over the years, we have seen significant...

Jan 12, 2023

Fentanyl Test Strips – DECRIMINALIZED!

As we embark on a fresh new year, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will see new laws take effect including House Bill 1393 which will,...

Dec 16, 2022

Social Determinants of Health

In America, many of us benefit from modern medical advances to address significant public health disparities. We only need to look back...

Dec 8, 2022

National Influenza Vaccination Week

National Influenza Vaccination Week takes place from December 5 to 9, 2022, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). ...

Nov 24, 2021

Kicking Off GivingTuesday and World AIDS Day!

Learn about the new, huge goals we are looking to accomplish in the coming years, with help from our amazing community!