Raising the Bar:  Young People, HIV, and Access to Healthcare

In observance of National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NYHAAD), which is April 10, 2013, NASTAD is pleased to announce the release of a new video “Raising the Bar: Young People, HIV and Access to Healthcare.” The 10-minute clip features youth and health care professionals from across the United States discussing the barriers to effectively linking youth to HIV care and the urgent need for a disease response that addresses the unique issues facing young people. NASTAD partnered with 13 other national and local organizations to establish the first-ever National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NYHAAD) this year. NYHAAD is a day to educate the public about the impact of HIV/AIDS on young people as well as highlight the amazing work young people are doing across the country to fight the epidemic.

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