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What is HIV?

What is HIV?

HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus. HIV destroys certain white blood cells called CD4+ T cells. These cells are critical to the normal function of the human immune system, which defends the body against illness.

HIV Education and Testing

HIV Education and Testing

    1505 Eutaw Place Baltimore, Maryland 21217 Monday-Friday 9:00am-4:00pm For More Information Call 410-383-1903 (Office) 410-383-7856 (Fax)      

Your Condom Questions

Your Condom Questions

What do you do if the condom won't unroll? The condom should unroll smoothly and easily from the rim on the outside. If you have to struggle or if it takes more than a few seconds, it probably means that you are trying to put the condom on upside down. To take off the condom, don't try to roll it ba...

What is HIV Testing?

What is HIV Testing?

HIV testing involves having your blood tested to see if you are infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the virus that causes AIDS. AIDS stands for acquired immunodeficiency (or immune deficiency) syndrome. It is a disease in which a virus attacks the body's immune system that normall...

When To Have An HIV Test

When To Have An HIV Test

It is recommended that people should have an HIV test if they answer "yes" to one or more of the following questions: Having three or more sexual partners in the last 12 months Not sure about sexual partner's risk behaviors Being a male who has had sex with another male Using street dru...

Sisters Together And Reaching

OUR MISSION

S.T.A.RThe mission of Sisters Together And Reaching, Inc (STAR) is to provide spiritual support, direct services , and prevention education to the HIV/AIDS infected, affected, and at risk community in a holistic environment. We are dedicated to empowering and improving the quality of life for African American women, men, and their families.

Although STAR continues to be a woman-focused organization, men have been receiving services since 1997, including a weekly support group. Above all else, STAR believes that Spirituality is essential for empowering people to make positive lifestyle changes and improving the quality of their lives.