By Jahiah Wilson, Executive Director of Spring Creek Senior Partners
WHAT IS WORLD AIDS DAY?
Each year, on December 1st, the world commemorates World AIDS Day. People around the world unite to show support for people living with HIV and to remember those who have died from AIDS-related illnesses.
Each World AIDS Day focuses on a specific theme, which this year’sis Let Communities Lead. Because change depends not on a moment but on a movement, the message “Let Communities Lead” will not only ring out on one day. It will be at the core of activities that will build up acrossDecember , see the release of the World AIDS Day Report – entitled Let Communities Lead – in late November, reach a crescendo on World AIDS Day on December 1st , and continue to echo throughout December and beyond.
This year’s theme joins a growing list of challenges that World AIDS Day has alerted people to globally. Founded in 1988, World AIDS Day was the first ever international day for global health. Every year, United Nations agencies, governments and civil society join together to campaign around specific themes related to HIV.
World AIDS Day remains as relevant today as it’s always been, reminding people and governments that HIV has not gone away. There is still a critical need for increased funding for the AIDS response, to increase awareness of the impact of HIV on people’s lives, to end stigma and discrimination and to improve the quality of life of people living with HIV.
Our Office hours are Monday-Friday from 9:30am to 12:30pm, Spring Creek Senior Partners offers free blood pressure, Body Mass Index, Weight and Oxygen Level screenings. If you need to see one of our NORC Nurses or Social Worker, please call for an appointment.Our telephone number is 718-348-7620.
Spring Creek Senior Partners NORC will be conducting several workshops this month pertaining to health and wellness.
Some of the topics include:
- Free Blood Pressure Check with Nurse Alina every Thursday from 9:30am-12:30pm.
- Open Annual Enrollment 12/01/2023 from 11am-12pm
For more information, visit or call the office of Spring Creek Senior Partners and speak with Jasmine Jennings to attend.
The staff of Spring Creek Senior Partners is here to assist those living in Spring Creek Towers who are 60 years and older. You are always welcome to participate in our many events and activities.
ABOUT SPRING CREEK SENIOR PARTNERS
Spring Creek Senior Partners is a Naturally Occurring Retirement Community/Supportive Service Program (NORC/SSP) and we serve all residents who are 60 years or older. Our services are free and open to all residents of Spring Creek Towers. You can visit Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm at 160 Schroeders Ave. (G5) or call us 718-348-7620.
