Lindsey Sowers

Fifth Year of CDC Grant Off To A Great Start

The fifth year of the CDC’s PS10-1003 grant began in July with the ambitious goal recruiting 450 African American Men who have sex with Men (AAMSM) to provide HIV testing. Linkage to Care services would then be provided for those who test positive for HIV. The program is off to a great start and gaining …

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Building a Successful Team

After several years of volunteering and providing contract services, CTRS is pleased to announce the hiring of Darrell Arthur and Shirley Graham. Both have volunteered and providing contract services at PALSS for several years.  I was introduced to Darrell back in 2005 as facilitator of the EMPACT Project.  During the group Darrell impressed me with …

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TORCH enters its 10th year

The stars come out in the capitol city on November 7th and 8th for TORCH, a cabaret to benefit PALSS. World-class, local talent will light up the stage with music from Broadway and beyond. Enjoy the Torch songs from both familiar and new productions that bring audiences to their feet night after night. Music and …

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PALSS Staff National Testing Day

National HIV Testing Day

PALSS (PALSS) wants everyone to know their HIV status now. HIV/AIDS affects everyone in the community directly or indirectly. The numbers in the Palmetto state may surprise you. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control estimates that more than 15,771 people were living with HIV/AIDS as of December 31, 2013. Richland and Charleston …

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