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The Office on Women's Health (OWH) in the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is the government's champion and focal point for women's health issues, and works to redress inequities in research, health care services, and education that have historically placed the health of women at risk. The Office on Women's Health coordinates women's health efforts in HHS to eliminate disparities in health status and supports culturally sensitive educational programs that encourage women to take personal responsibility for their own health and wellness.
Women represent a growing number of individuals living with AIDS in the United States. In 2005, women accounted for 26 percent of all AIDS cases reported. Women of color are disproportionately affected by HIV/AIDS. African American women represented 64 percent of women living with HIV/AIDS in 2005, while Latinas accounted for 15 percent of women living with HIV/AIDS. Consequently, HIV/AIDS continues to be one of the leading causes of death for women aged 25-44. In 2004, HIV/AIDS was the leading cause of death for African American women aged 23-34 years.
Events
National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Contact: Mary Bowers, MSW, Senior Public Health Advisor
This initiative is the launch of an annual: National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day beginning in March 10, 2006 and each year thereafter. The intent is to raise awareness in all sectors of the U.S. of the increasing burden of HIV disease on U.S. women and girls, particularly, but also on women worldwide. In addition, the observance provides an opportunity to discuss and explore the social context of women's lives and those risks and vulnerabilities which are gender specific to women and girls. Also, the observance is a tool to promote discussion, information sharing and the opportunity to provide the facts on how to prevent infection as well as how to live with the disease. The proposed day focusing on women and girls would be patterned after other awareness observances.
For more information, visit www.womenshealth.gov/hiv/NWGHAAD.
Programs
HIV Team Leader: Mary Bowers, MSW, Senior Public Health Advisor
Intergenerational Approaches to HIV/AIDS Prevention Education for Women Across The Lifespan Pilot Program
Contact: Joanna Short, M.Div., Public Health Advisor
Purpose: Reduce the incidence of minority adolescents and adults tested positive for HIV/AIDS by reaching two generations of minority females.
Goals:
- Adapts a CDC evidence-based HIV/AIDS prevention education program.
- Develops and pilots cross-generational approaches to STD and HIV/AIDS prevention education specifically to meet the needs of minority female adolescents and adults (mothers, grandmothers, aunts, older sitters, etc.)
- Develop strategies built upon caring, trusting familial relationships are the bridge linking educational and counseling approaches.
- Offer participants multiple opportunities to get tested for HIV/AIDS.
- Learn and practice effective communication between parent and adolescent.
- Access services of a female behavioral health therapist.
- Learn how to access local health care providers.
2008 Funded Agencies:
- The Women's Collective - Washington, DC
- The Curators of the University of Missouri - St. Louis, MO
- Indian Women's Health Recourse Center, Tahlequah, OK
- Susan Wesley Family Learning Center, East Prairie, MO
HIV Prevention for Women Living with HIV/AIDS in Puerto Rico
Contact: Mary Bowers, MSW, Senior Public Health Advisor
Gender specific prevention education projects targeting women living with HIV/AIDS to increase access to care, to increase knowledge of protective behaviors, and to reduce isolation of women living with HIV infection.
- Iniciativa Communitaria de Investigacion, Inc. - San Juan, PR
- Puerto Rico Department of Health - San Juan, PR
HIV Prevention for Women Living in the U.S. Virgin Islands
Contact: Mary Bowers, MSW, Senior Public Health Advisor
Gender specific prevention education project providing accurate and comprehensive information on HIV/AIDS prevention and healthy behaviors for women living in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
- Helping Others in a Positive Environment, Inc. - St. Thomas, Virgin Islands
In Community Spirit - HIV Prevention for Native/American Indian and Alaska Native Women Living in Rural and Frontier Indian Country
Contact: Mary Bowers, MSW, Senior Public Health Advisor
Gender specific prevention education integrating the strengths of traditions, values, culture and spirituality indigenous to the targeted communities.
- Navajo AIDS Network - Chinle, AZ (OWH Project is implemented in Gallup, NM)
- The University of South Dakota - Vermillion, SD
- Sault Saint Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians - Sault Saint Marie, MI
HIV Prevention Program for Young Women Attending Minority Institutions
Contact: Mary Bowers, MSW, Senior Public Health Advisor
Gender specific prevention projects targeting college age minority women to increase their knowledge and self protective behaviors for preventing HIV/AIDS and other STDs; interventions include understanding how the female body works in relation to their increased vulnerability for acquiring HIV/AIDS; practicing the ABC - Abstinence, Being Faithful, Condoms, etc.
Historically Black Colleges and Universities:
- Grambling University - Grambling, LA (Center for Health Training, Austin, TX)
- Virginia State University - Richmond, VA (Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA)
- Edward Waters College - Jacksonville, FL
- North Carolina Central University - Durham, NC (O.R.A.N.E. (Office for Research and Empowerment, Durham, NC)
- Norfolk State University - Norfolk, VA
- Southern University and A&M College - Baton Rouge, LA
Hispanic Serving Institutions:
- San Antonio Community College - Austin, TX
- The University of Texas at San Antonio - San Antonio, TX
- Florida International University - Miami, FL
- New Jersey City University, Jersey City, NJ (National Latina Health Network, Washington, DC)
Tribal Colleges and Universities:
- Salish Kootenai College - Pablo, MT
- Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute - Albuquerque, NM
The Prevention and Support Services for Women Incarcerated and Newly Released Living with or at Risk for HIV/AIDS/STDs Program
Contact: Mary Bowers, MSW, Senior Public Health Advisor
Gender specific demonstration projects for HIV/AIDS continuum of care and prevention services for incarcerated and newly-released women disproportionately impacted by HIV/AIDS.
- AIDS Foundation Houston, Inc., - Houston, TX
- Women Accepting Responsibility - Baltimore, MD
- Action for Boston Community Development Inc. - Boston, MA
- Hyacinth AIDS Foundation - New Brunswick, NJ
- Greenhope Services for Women, Inc. - New York, NY
- Center for Health Justice, Inc., - West Hollywood, CA
HIV/AIDS Prevention for Women Living in the Rural South Program
Contact: Mary Bowers, MSW, Senior Public Health Advisor
Gender specific demonstration projects to provide accurate and comprehensive HIV prevention education that addresses false information, stigma, self-protection behaviors and denial.
- Columbus Wellness Center Outreach and Prevention Project - Columbus, GA
- HEROES - Columbia, LA
- Southern AIDS Commission, Inc. - Greenville, MS
- Health Horizons of East Texas, Inc. - Nacogdoches, TX
- Regional HIV/AIDS Consortium - Charlotte, NC
2008 HIV/AIDS Prevention Education Services for Female Youth At-Greater Risk For Juvenile Delinquency
Project Officer: Aleisha Langhorne, MPH, MHSA, Health Scientist
This initiative is a gender-specific prevention education project focused on HIV/AIDS/STDs and juvenile delinquency for at-risk female adolescents/youths aged 9-16. This project specifically focuses on the intersection between sexually risky and juvenile delinquent behavior among female adolescents/youths. This project is evaluation intensive and will focus on building capacity within communities to service the needs of female adolescents/youths that are at-risk for HIV/STDs and juvenile delinquency. This project focuses on identifying and addressing the social and economic threats which contribute to the participation of female adolescents/youths in sexually risky and delinquent behavior. It also focuses on building self-esteem and educating them on how to cope with adverse situations. This year all organizations will expand their focus to address issues related to the mental health and well-being of their young participants and provide supplement services to past program participants. The organizations providing services under this project title are:
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Behavioral Assessment Inc.
Richard Cervantes
291 South La Cienega Blvd, Suite 308
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Phone: (310) 652-6449
Email: bassessment@aol.com
Target Location: Santa Ana, CA
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ENSYNC Diversified Management Services, Inc.
Christine McMillon
225 Waymont Court, Suite 111
Lake Mary, Florida 32746
Phone: (407) 936-1515 Email: ensyncdms@aol.com
Target Location: Lake Mary, FL
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Family Services Unlimited
Chelette Holden
2601 Line Ave, Ste A
Shreveport, LA 71104
Email: Fsu2421@aol.com
Target Location: Shreveport, LA
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Granato Group
Laura Granato
1608 Spring Hill Road, Suite 300
Vienna, VA 22182
Phone: (703) 636-1200 ext. 522
Email: dr.laura@granatogroup.com
Target Location: Clinton, MD; Fairfax, VA
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Innovative Strategic Solutions
Babanina James
1542 Tremont Street
Roxbury, MA 02120-2929
Phone: (617) 541-1800
Email: babaninaj@aol.com Target Location: Roxbury & Dorchester, MA
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International Black Women’s Initiative
La Francis Rodgers-Rose
645 Church Street, Suite 107
Norfolk, VA 23510-1712
Phone: (757) 625-0500
Email: BlackWomensInc@cs.com Target Location: Portsmouth and Norfolk, VA
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Sage Associates
Deborah Scott
6220 West Park #103
Houston, TX 77057-7386
Phone: (713) 861-6667
Email: dsscott@sageways.com Target Location: Anadarko, OK
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Messages of Empowerment Productions
Quinn M. Gentry
280 Highland Lake Trace
Atlanta, GA 30349-3916
Phone: (404) 494-9370
Email: QuinnGP@aol.com Target Location: Atlanta, GA
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Research and Evaluation Solutions, Inc. (REESSI)
Laverne Morrow Carter
6281 Franconia Rd., Suite 277
Alexandria, VA 22310
Phone: 703-313-4934
Email: lmcarter@reessi.com Target Location: Summit, IL; Maywood, IL & Robbins, IL
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Visionary Vanguard Group, Inc
Lauren L. Josephs
1025 S. Semoran Blvd.
Winter Park, FL 32792
Phone:(407)496-6945
Email: ljosephs@vvgroup.net Target Location: Orlando, FL
2008 HIV/AIDS-Related Prevention Education Services for Survivors of Domestic Violence
Project Officer: Aleisha Langhorne, MPH, MHSA, Health Scientist
Under this project, organizations will develop and implement programs to address the intersection between domestic violence and the increased risk for contracting HIV/AIDS. The project will primarily target female survivors/victims of domestic violence. It is designed to train domestic violence counselors to incorporate HIV/AIDS risk reduction strategies in to their service delivery. This year the project includes a cross-training component for HIV/AIDS service providers. The organizations providing services under this project title are:
ENSYNC Diversified Management Services, Inc.
Christine McMillon
225 Waymont Court, Suite 111
Lake Mary, Florida 32746
Phone: (407) 936-1515
Email: ensyncdms@aol.com
Target Location: various locations in Florida
Messages of Empowerment Productions
Quinn M.Gentry
280 Highland Lake Trace
Atlanta, GA 30349-3916
Phone: (404) 494-9370
Email: QuinnGP@aol.com
Target Location: Georgia
Social Solutions International, Inc.
Susanna Nemes
8070 Georgia Avenue, Suite 201
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: (866) 901-6583
Email: snemes@socialsolutions.biz
Target Location: Washington, DC
Susan B. Spencer
Susan B. Spencer
8016 Flourtown Avenue
Wyndmoor, PA 19038-7920
Phone: 215-233-5373
Email: sbspencer@comcast.net
Target Location: Philadelphia, PA and surrounding suburban counties
The Wright Group
Amelia J. Cobb
1001 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Suite 600
Washington, DC 20004
Phone: (202) 904-6824
email: acobb@twgstrategies.com
Target Location: Los Angeles, CA; Columbia, MD; Atlanta, GA; Arnold, MD; Baltimore, MD; Chicago, IL; Washington, DC; New York, NY & Bronx, NY
Content last updated March 4, 2009.
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