Albany Medical Center Dept. of Medicine

12/03/2022

What is IDPWD for?
✨Celebration – to recognize and value the diversity of our global community, and to cherish the role we all play, regardless of our abilities;
✨ Learning – to understand and learn from the experiences of people with living with a disability;
✨ It is a day for optimism – to look towards the future and the creation of a world where a person is not characterised by their disabilities, but by their abilities;
✨ Action – where all people, organisations, agencies and charities not only show their support for International Day of People with Disabilities, but take on a commitment to create a world characterised by equal human rights.

Learn more at: https://idpwd.org/about/

12/01/2022

World AIDS day

World AIDS day

12/01/2022

This join us and tell us why you'll with our community and be an HIV ally this year. Upload a picture of yourself with a red ribbon and use the hashtag

12/01/2022

What is World AIDS Day?

World AIDS Day takes place on 1 December each year. It’s an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, to show support for people living with HIV, and to commemorate those who have died from an AIDS-related illness. Founded in 1988, World AIDS Day was the first ever global health day.

Why is World AIDS Day Important?
Globally, there are an estimated 38 million people who have the virus. Despite the virus only being identified in 1984, more than 35 million people have died of HIV or AIDS related illnesses, making it one of the most destructive pandemics in history.

Today, scientific advances have been made in HIV treatment, there are laws to protect people living with HIV and we understand so much more about the condition.

World AIDS Day is important because it reminds the public and government that HIV has not gone away – there is still a vital need to raise money, increase awareness, fight prejudice and improve education.

Learn more at: https://www.worldaidsday.org/about/

11/29/2022

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The New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute’s 2022 Free Home HIV Test Giveaway program begins today and will run until December 31, 2022. With an HIV Home Test, you can test from the comfort of your own home. Find out if you are eligible, complete the survey today by clicking the following link https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/6506712/HHTG-2021-Eligibility-Survey-Live
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For general information on HIV, STIs and Hepatitis C, connect with us today! We are available Mon.-Fri. 8 am-8 pm, Sat.-Sun. 10am-6pm.
📱Telephone Hotline
1-800-541-2437 (English)
🗨️Live Online Chat
thehline.org
💬Facebook Messenger m.me/nyshline
Visit our website thehline.org to request free condoms and to access our online resource directory. All services are free to NYS residents.

El programa de sorteo de pruebas caseras del VIH 2022 del Instituto del SIDA del Departamento de Salud del Estado de Nueva York comienza hoy y se extenderá hasta el 31 de diciembre de 2022. Con una prueba casera de VIH, puede hacerse la prueba desde la comodidad de su hogar. Averigüe si es elegible, complete la encuesta hoy haciendo clic en el siguiente enlace https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/6506712/HHTG-2021-Eligibility-Survey-Live


Para obtener información general sobre el VIH, ITS, y la hepatitis C, conéctese con nosotros hoy mismo! Estamos disponibles de lunes a viernes 8 am-8pm, sábado y domingo 10am-6pm.
📱Línea directa telefónica
1-800-233-7432 (Español)
🗨️Chat en línea en vivo
thehline.org
💬Facebook Messenger m.me/nyshline
Visite nuestro sitio web thehline.org para solicitar condones gratuitos y acceder a nuestro directorio de recursos en línea. Todos los servicios son gratuitos para los residentes del estado de Nueva York.

11/29/2022

The seventeenth annual Santa Speedo Sprint is just around the corner. December 10th. Looking to run or just looking to give generously to support those living with HIV/AIDS living in the Capitol Region this is a must not miss event!

Save the date!!

A huge thank you to our friends at ASAP - Albany Society for the Advancement of Philanthropy for organizing this community event each year!

11/25/2022

*PLEASE NOTE* For primary care patients only. If you are not sure if this applies to you, please call for more information. Thank you

Holiday Emotional Support:
Tuesdays and Thursdays
10:30am-11:30am
12/6/22-1/6/23

Apoyo emocional durante los dias feriados:
Martes y Jueves
10:30am-11:30am
12/6/22-1/6/23

11/23/2022

The office will be closed tomorrow, Thursday November 24th, and will reopen Friday with regularly scheduled hours. We want to acknowledge that today and everyday our office resides upon land of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. Colonialism is not just history, it continues in the present and we must actively be aware of our participation.

To learn more about the land you live on, consider visiting: https://native-land.ca/

To learn more about the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, consider visiting: https://www.haudenosauneeconfederacy.com/who-we-are/

11/17/2022

THANKS AVillage FOR A WONDERFUL SEASON! FREE SAFER S*X SUPPLIES FOR ALL! ☺️❤️

11/17/2022

Sweet treats and smiles at the last of the season! Stop by and for a chat with our PrEP team: Al and Nick, and our HIV Tester: Kyla! We're here at the Albany Housing Authority until 7:30pm today, Thursday! 🍬

Thanks for having us to our wonderful friends at AVillage

11/10/2022

Join IOOV for the following events in honor of Transgender Day of Remembrance.

Today: Two Spirit Panel
11/16: Trendy Self Care
11/20: TDOR Funeral Procession

11/10/2022

We are proud to join the HHS Office of Minority Health in continued efforts to achieve health equity for and communities this Heritage Month and throughout the year: www.minorityhealth.hhs.gov/NAHM.

11/02/2022

This Monday and every Monday join us at the Pride Center for Men's Pride!

A peer support and discussion group for those who identify as male or non-binary, and don't mind a group with a gender focus. Ages 18+, allies welcome!

11/02/2022

We are looking for YOU to share your story and be a role model for our community by modeling in the 2023-2024 WSW S*x & S*xuality Calendar! This year's theme is S*XUAL REVOLUTION! If you are an 18+ LGBT Woman or Non-binary person (comfortable in spaces that center the experiences of women) willing to be HIV/HepC tested and open to sharing your experiences on s*x, s*xuality and s*xual education; we need YOU!

Please email [email protected] for more information!

11/02/2022

Join IOOV’s Interventions team in conjunction with Café Euphoria Slam on Friday November 4th from 6-8pm for a special S*xversations: S*xy Open Mic and Poetry Slam!😁 Step to the mic and bring your vulnerable, your raunchy, your sensual and all in between to this unapologetically q***r and s*x-positive space!

Poetry Slam rules will be announced at the venue with a special prize for the winner! Hope to see YOU there! 😊💜

10/28/2022

See y'all tonight!! 🎃☺️

Don't forget to mark your calendars and plan to come party at our PrEP Aware Week Halloween Event!

In Collaboration with NYSDOH - New York State Health Department we are hosting a free event with music, drinks, food and good times! There will also be performances by Emily Cope and friend Irma Gration!

10/27/2022

We're giving away FREE bags of Halloween themed safer s*x supplies through the end of the month!🎃

🧟 Grab your free bag at this Friday's PrEP Aware Halloween Event from 5:30pm-9:30pm at the First Unitarian Universalist Society of Albany or stop in our office anytime 8am-4pm

🦇 Happy Haunting!!
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10/27/2022

PrEP for S*x - PrEP FAQs | Department of Health

Un mensaje de Viviana: "Te invito a que dejes de lado los estigmas sociales toma PrEP y cambia tu vida, evitemos asi el riesgo de contraer el VIH.

Juntos mas seguros mas confiables. Explore todos los recursos actualmente disponibles visitando health.ny.gov/prepfors*x"


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https://youtu.be/tluGgYc6YCo

PrEP FAQs What is PrEP? PrEP (short for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) is medication that prevents HIV and promotes s*xual health. PrEP is for anyone – straight, gay, or bis*xual. PrEP is for male, female, transgender, or gender non-conforming individuals. PrEP is for people who are HIV negative (not l...

10/27/2022

Some words from PrEP Ambassador Emily:
"My PrEP is taking care of my health. I meet with my doctor regularly to get tested for s*xually transmitted infections and to get
refills of my PrEP medication. PrEP is one of the ways I stay protected."

Learn more about my PrEP story by visiting
health.ny.gov/prepfors*x

10/27/2022

Don't forget to RSVP for the In Our Own Voices PrEP Aware Week Halloween Event!

This free event is hosted by In Our Own Voices featuring a performance by Emily Precise. Free food, drinks, music, and good times will be provided!

Come celebrate Halloween and the end of PrEP Aware Week with your friends at IOOV!

RSVP-> https://fb.me/e/3JR81QIL3

10/26/2022

interACT Advocates on TikTok

Remember today to put the “I” in —it’s Inters*x Awareness Day! Inters*x people have their own unique struggles, movements and triumphs under the rainbow. Allies can take this day to get educated!

Hormonal variations can be inters*x too! Learn more from Mari at & dont forget to follow! 💛💜 *x *xawarnessday

10/26/2022

Happy October 26th, aka Inters*x Awareness Day! For the nearly 2% of people with natural variations in their s*x traits, it’s a day to recognize the strength and diversity in human experience. Today marks the first time inters*x people protested in public in the US against harm from medical providers and united for bodily autonomy. Celebrate by lifting up inters*x voices & demanding inters*x human rights.

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10/26/2022

PrEP Aware Week 2022 - Emily

Check out this Portrait of PrEP featuring our region's PrEP Ambassador, Emily!! 😍
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link to videos:

PrEP Aware Week is an annual awareness campaign to boost knowledge of PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis), a medication to prevent HIV. Every year the campaign f...

10/21/2022

Today's the day!! Seniors come visit our booth across from Hollister at Crossgates Mall 🥳🌈

Free safer s*x materials, goodies, resources, and more from 9am until 2pm! -with LifePath

10/20/2022

Photos from Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women's post

10/20/2022

Stop by our booth tomorrow at the Expo!! We'll be giving away free goodies, resources, and safer s*x supplies all day! 🥰

10/19/2022

At the Damien Center we take pride in bringing you nutritious, homemade, meals!

Here is a look at our food menu for next week!

10/17/2022

Safer s*x isn't just for young folks! Having healthy and safer s*x at any age is important for ourselves and our partners!

Calling all seniors and aging folks! S*xually active and have questions about s*xually transmitted infections you may be at risk for? Questions about mobility and s*x positions? Wondering what l**e or condoms would work best for you? Come visit our booth at 's 31st Annual Capital Region Senior Expo at Crossgates Mall this Friday, October 21, 2022 from 8:30 am – 1:30 pm!! Just look for our team at the PrEP table with a blue Albany Med tablecloth!

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10/13/2022

Let's learn about the wonderful world of dental dams! Healthline describes them as: "A dental dam is a thin, flexible piece of latex that protects against direct mouth-to-genital or mouth-to-anus contact during oral s*x. This reduces your risk for s*xually transmitted infections (STIs) while still allowing for cl****al or a**l stimulation."

Dental dams are perfect for oral s*x! You still get all the stimulation without any of the worry! Scroll through to learn the 101's of dental dams.

10/13/2022

Join us today from 2:30-5:00 PM at the Pride Center for FREE and DISCREET HIV testing.

Provided by the lovely team at Albany Med, HIV testing will be done in the basement level of the Pride Center every other Thursday.

10/13/2022

Akeem is the best! If you are person living with HIV, consider reaching out to learn how to reach your employment goals!

Hi, my name is Akeem. I am the Employment Systems Manager here at the Albany Damien Center. My role in the Employment Pathways Program is to provide outreach and create linkages with employers for easy job placement for our members. The Employment Pathways Program provides members with skill development such as resume and cover letter writing, job search, job applications, mock interviewing and budgets and benefits counseling. We also create linkages to vocational services, education and training providers, support groups, transportation and job fairs. Our office hours are 8:00-5:00, Monday-Friday. Stop by or give us a call today! 518-449-7119 ext. 118.

10/12/2022

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You are loved ❤️

And if you're in need of extra emotional support, we're here for you. Text with us at 988. You can also chat with us online at 988lifeline.org/chat.