The KC-TGA Planning Council works to assure the highest quality of life for those infected with or affected by HIV/AIDS.
The mission of the Kansas City Transitional Grant Area (KC-TGA) Comprehensive HIV Prevention and Care Planning Council shall be accomplished through planning for education and prevention efforts to reduce the incidence of HIV infection and through services to provide the opportunity for the highest possible quality of life for all persons infected with or affected by HIV disease, including those traditionally not served or under-served.
06/27/2024
Today, in honor of National HIV Testing Awareness Day, The Communicable Disease (STI Department) and HIV Prevention Team will be at the Walgreens on 3845 Broadway Boulevard from 10-5PM (time may vary) providing HIV/STI testing.
We hope to see you there!
05/23/2023
The Month of May is designated as not only Hepatitis Awareness Month, but also Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month.
This month celebrates the important milestones in AANPI heritage and history and encourages us to improve the health of our Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities. AANHPI's make up about 5% of the total population in the United States, but account for more than 50% of Americans living with chronic Hepatitis B - an estimated 1 in 12 Asian Americans is living with Hepatitis B (CDC 2020). The number of HIV diagnoses has also increased over recent years, so it is important to also raise awareness as more than 1 in 5 people in our Asian American populations are living with HIV and do not know they have it. To help spread awareness online, you can share the hashtag .
Lastly, HIV Vaccine Awareness Day (HVAD) is also observed on May 18 - this event is an opportunity to recognize the many volunteers, community members, health professionals, and scientists who are working together to find a safe and effective vaccine to prevent HIV. We hope to spread awareness and educate communities about the importance of HIV vaccine research, Hepatitis awareness, and AANHPI heritage!
https://www.cdc.gov/healthequity/features/asian-pacific/
https://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/awareness/hepatitisawarenessmonth.htm
https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/library/awareness/vaccineday.html
Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage | Health Equity Features | CDC Learn about programs to improve the health of Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander populations in the United States.
03/31/2023
In honor of International Transgender Day of Visibility, here are a few ways you can support those in your community who identify as Trans and/or Gender Non-conforming.
02/07/2023
February 7, 2023 is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.
Get Educated.
Get Involved.
Get Tested.
Get Treated.
12/01/2022
Today, we honor World AIDS Day. Know your status. Share your experience. Show some love. Heal.
World AIDS Day 2022 WHO is calling on global leaders and citizens to boldly recognize and address the inequalities which are holding back progress in ending AIDS and equalize access to essential HIV services.
10/28/2022
Let's talk about consent and healthy relationships at any age!
10/26/2022
S*x Ed Week in Review: Trick or Treat! S*x Ed Week in Review: Trick or Treat! Posted October 31, 2013 by CSE & filed under Advocates for youth, ANSWER, communication, Condoms, FoSE, Let's Talk Month, parents, s*x ed standards, S*x Ed Week in Review, S*x Education Month, SIECUS, teen pregnancy rates, youth. October is S*x Education Month!...
10/26/2022
National Family S*xuality Education Month is an annual designation observed in October. The purpose of this month is to spread the word about activities promoting family education about s*xuality. It’s also a time to support parents as they teach their children about s*xuality.
NATIONAL FAMILY SEXUALITY EDUCATION MONTH - October NATIONAL FAMILY SEXUALITY EDUCATION MONTH National Family S*xuality Education Month is an annual designation observed in October. The purpose of this month is to spread the word about activities […]
