In recognition of World AIDS Day the St. Joseph Health Department is teaming up Tuesday to promote AIDS awareness.

The Health Department along with community partners P.E.A.C.E. (People Establishing AIDS/HIV/STD Care and Education), State Street Bank and Trust of Kansas City, and Zion United Church of Christ will sponsor the following awareness events:

Tuesday, December 1, 2015

• Free, walk-in HIV testing at the St. Joseph Health Department 904 South 10th Street – from 9:00a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Candlelight Memorial Service – Zion United Church of Christ, 816 Faraon Street, St. Joseph – 7:00 p.m.
• Members of the community are encouraged to wear a red ribbon as a symbol of support for prevention of HIV/AIDS, as well as, support for those affected by this disease and ribbons will be available at a variety of sites within our region.

The Department said World AIDS Awareness Day was created by the United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) in 1988 and is celebrated annually December 1st around the world.