National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day (hashtag#NLAAD) raises awareness of the disproportionate impact of HIV on Hispanic and Latino communities in the United States. First recognized in 2003 by the Latino Commission on AIDS (LCOA) and the Hispanic Federation, NLAAD is observed annually on October 15 to coincide with the last day of Hispanic Heritage Month.
October 15 is National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD). NLAAD was first observed in 2003 by the Hispanic Federation and the Latino Commission on AIDSExit Disclaimer (LCOA). NLAAD is an opportunity to help address the disproportionate impact of HIV in Hispanic/Latinx communities, promote HIV testing, and stop HIV stigma. This observance is also a community...
October 15 marks National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD) — a national observance that highlights the importance of HIV prevention, testing, and treatment within Hispanic and Latinx communities. The 2025 theme, “Start Treatment. Stick to It. Get Better.”, emphasizes how consistent care and treatment lead to healthier outcomes and help stop the transmission of HIV....
🌟 October 15 is National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day (hashtag#NLAAD)! ♥️ NLAAD gives an opportunity to help identify and solve the disproportionate impact of HIV in Hispanic/Latinx communities, promote HIV testing, and stop HIV stigma. 🫂 Today also highlights the power of community mobilization, an effort that helps promote effective ways to prevent, treat, and...
HIV Specialist Sergio Hurtado, Physician Assistant at MHF, shares his pride in serving the community. On National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day and every day, we envision a world where inequity and stigma do not separate people from healthcare. hashtag#NationalLatinxAIDSAwarenessDay hashtag#NLAAD
October 15th is National Latino AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD)! CPN member organization, the Latino Commission on AIDS (LCOA), leads powerful health advocacy initiatives that expand HIV education in Latino communities, model prevention efforts for priority populations, and strengthen grassroots organizations addressing the impact of HIV, AIDS, and STIs. Launched in 2003 by LCOA and The...
October 15 is National Latinx HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD) — a call to action to raise awareness and promote HIV testing, prevention, and treatment within the Latinx community. Latinx individuals represent 29% of new HIV diagnoses in the U.S., despite being only 19% of the population. Language barriers, immigration status, stigma, and lack of access...
Today is National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD), a day to help stop HIV stigma and promote ways to address the disproportionate impact of HIV on Latinx communities. Racism, discrimination, xenophobia, HIV-related stigma, homophobia, economic disparities, a fragmented healthcare system, and other longstanding barriers are key drivers of the disproportionate impact of HIV among Hispanic...
Today is National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD). Let’s raise awareness about the impact of HIV on Hispanic/Latino communities, promote testing, and share prevention resources. Together, we can fight stigma, support access to care, and empower our communities.
Salud es para todos. Health is for everyone. Latinx communities are disproportionately impacted by HIV—yet face unique barriers like language access, stigma, and limited culturally competent care. On NLAAD, Nashville CARES recommits to bilingual testing, PrEP/PEP navigation, women's health programs, and counseling for Latinx clients. Because health equity means health for all. Encuentra recursos bilingües...
🎉 PSA: Today is National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day! hashtag#NLAAD ✨ We honor this day while celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month — embracing culture, community, and health. 💙💚❤️ Let’s keep raising awareness, breaking stigma, and supporting each other. ¡Juntos somos más fuertes! 💪🌟
Today is National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day (hashtag#NLAAD), a day to promote HIV testing, prevention, and treatment within Hispanic/Latino/Latina communities. In 2023, Hispanic people accounted for over one-third of new HIV diagnoses in the U.S., despite making up only 19% of the population. This year’s theme, “Should I get tested for HIV? YES!”, highlights the...
Today is National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day (#NLAAD). ❤️ Latinx domestic violence survivors living with HIV often face stigma and barriers in their journeys to safety. They deserve resources that affirm and support them. More about our #PositivelySafe team's work at the intersection of DV and HIV: https://buff.ly/DkAfuwN
Today, we recognize National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day—and recommit to action. ❤️ Hispanic and Latinx communities represent less than 20% of the U.S. population but accounted for over one-third of new HIV infections in 2022 (CDC). These aren't just numbers. They're our families, our neighbors, our communities. Change starts with awareness, access, and advocacy. Together,...
🧡 Today is #NLAAD – National Latino AIDS Awareness Day. HIV impacts Latino communities at higher rates, but testing, education & support can change that. Ask yourself: “Should I get tested for HIV?” The answer is YES. 💪🏽 #StopHIVTogether #LatinoHealth
