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National Gay Men's HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

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National Gay Men's HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.

National Gay Men's HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NGMHAAD) is September 27. 

In 2008 the National Association of People with AIDS (NAPWA) launched this observance day to recognize the disproportionate impact of the epidemic on gay men. 

Learn more below and find resources you can use to get involved in marking NGMHAAD on and around September 27.

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National Gay Men's HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.

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Locate HIV Testing and Other Services

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Learn about these National Campaigns

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These campaigns work to promote testing and end stigma:

The Information Is Powerful Medicine campaign encourages men to access their medical records and be more involved in their HIV care.

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Add the HIV Testing Sites & Care Services Locator widget to your website.

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Learn about the Epidemic

Learn about the Epidemic

Find out about HIV among gay and bisexual men in this CDC fact sheet. Here’s facts on HIV Among African American Gay and Bisexual Men.

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Learn the HIV/AIDS Basics. Know the Facts, Take Care of Yourself.

Here’s 5 things (PDF, 116 KB) you can do to get involved. Read the CDC web feature.

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Learn about the Affordable Care Act and HIV.

Read the National HIV/AIDS Strategy

National HIV/AIDS Strategy

The Strategy is the nation's first comprehensive coordinated HIV/AIDS roadmap. Learn more here.

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