WWAV was out in force on March 9, 2012 for the 2013 Red Umbrella HIV/AIDS Awareness Second-Line March Event. We are so grateful to be part of such a vibrant network of advocates to create a healthier community by reducing the rising rate of HIV/AIDS infections among African Americans in New Orleans through education, awareness, advocacy, […]
WWAV Releases Four New Harm Reduction Fact Sheets
All of us at WWAV are also excited to announce the release four new harm reduction fact sheets as part of our ongoing community education work: Harm Reduction and Injection Drug Use, Legality of Syringe Possession and Pharmacy Sales in Louisiana, Vein Care and Injection Drug Use, and New or Used Syringes? Look forward to […]
Access To Care: WWAV & LSU Health Sciences
The human papilloma virus (HPV) is the leading cause of cervical cancer; in the United States alone, the incidence of an HPV infection in women between the ages of 18-22 is 50%. These statistics alone are enough to cause alarm. Now consider the factors involved in a women going to an OB/GYN clinic to be […]
WWAV's Laura Pegram Testifies on Why Harm Reduction is Needed in the South
Listen in to hear Laura Pegram, WWAV’s Harm Reduction Case Manager, testify about why harm reduction is needed in the South. Laura’s testimonial is one of eleven recorded as part of the North Carolina Harm Reduction Coalition’s “Reducing Harm & Building Communities: Addressing Drug Use in the South” series.
Are You Registered for the Southern Harm Reduction and Drug Policy Conference?
Women With A Vision, North Carolina Harm Reduction Coalition, Atlanta Harm Reduction Coalition, and Streetwork invite you to attend the Southern Harm Reduction and Drug Policy Conference Event Dates: The event will take place on both September 6th & 7th, 2012 Sign up page: http://tinyurl.com/SHRDPC Event Contact: Robert Childs, 336-543-8050 robert@nchrc.net Event Price: $55 via Check, $56 via paypal Scholarships: Scholarships are […]