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Berkshire AHEC Presents: World AIDS Day Program, “Take the Lead: Stop AIDS” - November 06, 2007
The Berkshire Area Health Education Center (AHEC), Inc. in collaboration with the Berkshire HIV/AIDS Service Coordination Collaboration Collaborative will present a continuing education program in recognition of World AIDS Day. “Take the Lead: Stop AIDS” will be held on Friday, November 30th, from 8:00-2:00 pm at the First Baptist Church, 88 South Street, Pittsfield, MA.
Mayor James Ruberto will begin the program with a proclamation in honor of World AIDS Day and Kevin Cranston, Director of the HIV/AIDS Bureau, Massachusetts Department of Public Health will provide the keynote address: “Keeping Our Promises in Massachusetts.” Dr. Paula Aucoin will provide an update on HIV medications and research and Jacqueline Roy-Elliott, RN will speak about post exposure prophylaxis. The program will also include a breakout session for caregivers called the “Art of Caregiving” with Shirley Zawistowski, RN and finally, the On With Living and Learning Theatre Troupe whose performances empower people with the knowledge and skills to make healthy decisions and reduce the stigma and misunderstanding associated with HIV and AIDS will conclude the program.
Program registration and continental breakfast begin at 800 am. Continuing education credits will be available for nursing, social workers, licensed mental health and substance abuse counselors, nursing home administrators, activity professionals, respiratory therapists, EMT’s and dental hygienists/ assistants. A $35 fee applies to registrants requesting continuing education credit, $15 for no credit and people living with HIV/AIDS are invited to attend at no charge. Advanced registration and payment are required. A late fee of $5 will apply after November 23rd. Berkshire AHEC is supported in part by HRSA, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and University of Massachusetts Medical School as part of the Mass AHEC Network. Additional funding support for this program was also received from the New England AIDS Education and Training Center and UMASS Medical School.
For additional program details, visit us at www.berkshireahec.org or call Berkshire AHEC, (413) 447-2417. |
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