What Can We Do About Florida’s High HIV/AIDS Rate?

Heather Vaughan, director of LSS’ AIDS Care and Education (ACE) program, spoke with WJXT’s Jennifer Waugh today, responding to recent reports that Florida leads the nation in new HIV/AIDS diagnoses. Heather spoke about the importance of education, breaking down barriers, early detection, and getting into care early. She also stressed the importance of knowing your status — that means, if you have never been tested, do it now! Check out the full video for lots of good information – a message we still need to hear decades after HIV was first detected.