Genesis Community Health is Offering FREE HIV Tests & AIDS Education on WORLD AIDS DAY (12/7)

Nov. 24, 2013 - PRLog -- Genesis Community Health is Recognizing

WORLD AIDS DAY 2013
By Offering FREE HIV Rapid Testing & Education
December 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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The Target is GETTING TO ZERO in Boynton Beach:
Zero HIV Infections, Zero Discrimination & Zero AIDS Related Deaths
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What:
Genesis Community Health, a non-profit health clinic dedicated to serving patients of all economic levels, is partnering with Families First of Palm Beach County and Pathways to Prosperity to recognize WORLD AIDS DAY in the most supportive way possible – By Offering FREE medical services, including:
+ HIV Rapid Testing (it only takes 15 minutes)
+ HIV/AIDS Education
+ Adult Physicals (glucose check, check, blood pressure check, cholesterol check and consultation with provider)
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When:
Saturday, December 7, 2013
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Where:
St. John Missionary Baptist Church
900 N. Seacrest Blvd.
Boynton Beach, FL  33435
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Why:
"Our goal is to target the Boynton Beach Community and provide HIV/AIDS education and HIV Testing, as well as spark dialogue about stopping the spread of HIV/AIDS among all populations,” said DeAnna Warren, Chief Executive Officer of Genesis Community Health. "This event will give us the opportunity to support HIV prevention efforts, educate the community about HIV/AIDS, giving the opportunity to know one’s status, stop stigma and blame, and continue to push towards greater access to treatment for all.”
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About Genesis Community Health:
Since opening its doors in 2010, Genesis Community Health has become the medical home for more than 3,000 patients from Boynton Beach and the surrounding area. Genesis is located in Boynton Beach at 564 E. Woolbright Road, in Sunshine Square on the S.W. corner of Woolbright and South Federal Highway, and in Delray Beach within the South County Mental Center (SCMHC), 16158 South Military Trail.

Genesis is a Florida 501(c)3 non-profit organization created to promote and provide health care to people of all economic levels, with special sensitivity to the needs of economically disadvantaged people of diverse cultural backgrounds in and around Palm Beach County. Genesis Community Health is an access point of care for patients who traditionally do not have adequate access to the health care system. Genesis is currently funded through the US Department of Health and Human Services, Quantum Foundation and the Palm Healthcare Foundation. For more information, please call 561.735.6553 or visit www.gencomhealth.org.

Available for Interview:
DeAnna Warren
Genesis Community Health
561.735.6553
dwarren@gencommhealth.org

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PR-BS, Inc.
561.756.4298
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