Stop HIV/AIDS - UCAN's Educator

About Me

HIV is a virus that is transmitted through the bodily fluids blood, semen, vaginal fluids, and breast milk. HIV IS NOT SPREAD THROUGH CASUAL CONTACT like hugging or sharing a glass of water. The most common ways to contract HIV is by having unprotected sex or by sharing needles with an infected person. Mothers can also transmit the virus to their babies. Around 40 million people in the world are living with HIV/AIDS; approximately 1/4 do not know it. Using a latex barrrier (like a condom or a dental dam) during sex (vaginal, anal, or oral) and always using clean needles are the best ways to avoid contracting HIV. There is no cure for HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.

My Interests

Answering any questions you may have about HIV/AIDS or safer sex!!!

I'd like to meet:

HIV does not discriminate. Everyone who has unprotected sex or shares needles is at risk - but there are ways to protect yourself! Use clean needles - take advantage of syringe exchange programs - visit your health department or planned parenthood for free condoms and STD Screening, including sliding scale HIV Tests. Always use water based lubrication with latex condoms.Please contact me if you have questions about how to protect yourself from HIV/AIDS!

Movies:

Bloodlines, Philadelphia, Angels in America,

Books:

And the Band Played On, A Broken Landscape: HIV and AIDS in Africa,

Heroes:

those with HIV/AIDS for living powerfully, those who are negative who stand up and make noise.

My Blog

AIDS WALK 2007!!!!!

The 17th Annual Thurston County AIDS Walk is on Saturday, September 29, 2007. Volunteers and participants are needed! **Please contact UCAN at (360) 352-2375 for more information** SCHEDULE OF...
Posted by Stop HIV/AIDS - UCAN's Educator on Thu, 02 Aug 2007 02:27:00 PST

AIDS AWARENESS & ACTION DAY 2007

Every two years, advocates from across Washington State gather in Olympia to educate state lawmakers about the need for HIV/AIDS prevention and services in our state. Please join us this year on Wedne...
Posted by Stop HIV/AIDS - UCAN's Educator on Thu, 04 Jan 2007 04:51:00 PST

World AIDS Day

Today is World AIDS day so I want to tell you about AIDS and the world. The AIDS pandemic is a global emergency that affects people in every country on earth. Among people between the ages of 15 and ...
Posted by Stop HIV/AIDS - UCAN's Educator on Fri, 01 Dec 2006 03:31:00 PST

Who should get tested?

Anyone who has been exposed to the bodily fluids of a person of unknown HIV status should get tested!Here are a few of the places to go in Thurston County. If you don't want to give your real name, ge...
Posted by Stop HIV/AIDS - UCAN's Educator on Fri, 22 Sep 2006 11:09:00 PST