September 18, 2026 marks National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day (NHAAD)—a vital observance spotlighting the growing number of older adults living with HIV, as well as those aging with and beyond their diagnoses. This day underscores the importance of tailored prevention, testing, treatment, and care strategies for older individuals and long-term survivors. Here’s why this matters now: ● Over 50% of people living with diagnosed HIV in the U.S. are age 50 or older, with olde

August 20, marks Southern HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (SHAAD) — a critical observance spotlighting the disproportionate HIV burden across the U.S. South. In 2022, Southern states accounted for over half of all new HIV diagnoses, even though the region represents just about 38% of the nation’s population. Structural factors such as poverty, limited access to health care, and systemic stigma continue to amplify these disparities—especially among Black communities. As we face ongoing

September 18, 2025 marks National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day (NHAAD)—a vital observance spotlighting the growing number of older...

August 20, marks Southern HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (SHAAD) — a critical observance spotlighting the disproportionate HIV burden across the...