Every December 1, the world unites to observe World AIDS Day, a poignant annual event that serves as a global reminder of the ongoing struggle to eliminate HIV.
2023 marks the 35th commemoration of this significant day with the theme “World AIDS Day 35: Remember and Commit.”
Over the past 35 years, substantial progress has been made in addressing HIV/AIDS, thanks to advancements in medical research, increased access to treatment and prevention, and a more profound understanding of the condition.
This year’s theme, “World AIDS Day 35: Remember and Commit,” pays tribute to those individuals who have been lost to HIV/AIDS.
According to Steven Santiago, M.D., Chief Medical Officer,
“World AIDS Day serves as a reminder to us that HIV has not gone away. In addition to continuing to battle the stigma surrounding HIV, the four pillars of ending the epidemic; diagnosis, prevention, treatment, and response continue to be crucial to increasing awareness, fighting prejudice, and improving education. Diagnosis is a reminder that there are still people living with HIV who are not aware. Prevention is a reminder of the need to further increase methods to reduce the rate of infection. Treatment is a reminder that hope is available for people who do not know their status. The response is critical as it is a reminder to the community that new outbreaks are happening all the time.”
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The Light Remains Memorial at Care Resource’s Midtown Miami Health Center offers an opportunity to create a lasting tribute to loved ones. The Light Remains Memorial is a sacred space to honor those who have been lost from HIV/AIDS and others. Each plaque on the memorial can be accompanied by a biography or personal story linked online for future generations to connect with their remarkable journeys. See more here.
Through collective action and unwavering commitment, the future can be one where new HIV infections are reduced and health equity is advanced.
About Care Resource:
Care Resource is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization and a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with four locations in Midtown Miami, Little Havana, Miami Beach, and Fort Lauderdale. The health center provides comprehensive health and support services to address the full healthcare needs of South Florida’s pediatric, adolescent, and adult populations.
