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...
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- Jul 18
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
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
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
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...
- Feb 10
Our Wilkes-Barre Office is Moving!
Starting March 3, 2023, Caring Communities will begin operating out of a new office in Wilkes-Barre. The new office is only a short walk...
- Jan 31
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
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). ...
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