Today is World AIDS Day

The World Health Organization established World AIDS Day in 1988 and is observed every year on December 1st.. World AIDS Day provides governments, national AIDS programs, faith organizations, community organizations, and individuals an opportunity to raise awareness and focus attention on the global AIDS epidemic.

There are many ways you can participate:

• get tested for HIV
• play safely
• don't engage in high risk behaviors
• talk about HIV prevention with family, friends, and colleagues
• provide support to people living with HIV/AIDS
• get involved with or host an event for World AIDS Day in your community

With today's medications, it's easy to forget that millions of people still struggle and die from AIDS. In 2007, the estimated number of persons living with HIV worldwide was 33.2 million and there were 2.7 million people newly infected.

Let's not forget those we've lost and those we love.