Current Challenges and Successes in HIV Prevention with Hispanics/Latinos
Thursday, November 15, 2007 from 1:00 - 3:00 PM EST

Summary

The goal of this forum is to (1) raise awareness of the impact of HIV/AIDS on Hispanics/Latinos in the United States and Puerto Rico, (2) promote greater understanding of the current issues that affect HIV/AIDS risk among Hispanics/Latinos, and (3) encourage all organizations who work with Hispanics/Latinos to implement effective interventions and strategies to reduce HIV transmission. The broadcast will highlight relevant research and examples of effective programs in the United States. A panel will answer viewer questions, which can be sent by fax during the broadcast or by e-mail during and after the broadcast. The broadcast can be seen at viewing locations nationwide and also by webcast live or later (up to three years after airdate) on computers with Internet capability and Windows Media Player software that can be downloaded at no cost from the same website as the webcast, which is http://www2a.cdc.gov/phtn.

This broadcast is designed for organizations that provide or are planning to provide services for Hispanics/Latinos, including community organizations, social service organizations, health departments, the faith community, and HIV prevention researchers, as well as local leaders and policy makers.