We invite you to share your concerns regarding HIV among high risk populations (MSM) and ideas for improving services AIMED at reducing HIV-Infection rates

The MSM Strategic Planning Initiative in Conjunction with Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) and ACCESS Community Health & Research Center HIV/AIDS prevention program  are Co-sponsoring “Community Conversation”

Tuesday, July 20, 2010, 6-9 pm. AT ACCESS community Health & Research Center

6450 Maple Street, Dearborn, Mi 48126, Food will be provided

MDCH Estimates there are over 18,000 people currently living with HIV/AIDS in Michigan. Of which 14,500 are Men. Men who have sex with Men (MSM) accounts for the most HIV infection among Men in Michigan, about 68% have reported MSM behavior. Including MSM who were also injecting drugs users

Wayne County has one of the highest rates of HIV among MSM.

Did you know….

Every 9 and ½ minutes someone in the United States is infected with HIV

If the current trends persist, AIDS could claim up to 100 million lives worldwide by 2020, making it the worst epidemic in human history

In order to ensure that an adequate amount of food and supplies are available, it is highly recommended that you RSVP for this event. To RSVP or for more information about the community conversation please contact Andre Brown at browna16@michigan.gov  (313) 456-43692 or Christiano Ramazzotti  (313) 216-2253