January 23, 2012

Stigma Makes NC AIDS Group Change Its Name

A North Carolina AIDS group, the Rowan County AIDS Task Force, has changed its name to the Rowan Care Alliance because of stigma, the Salisbury Post reports. The organization provides care and services for people with HIV/AIDS and their families, mostly through case management. A client of the organization said that many people with HIV stay away from getting help because everyone in the small community knows each other and individuals are embarrassed to come forward. Advocates say that the new name will be welcoming and non-threatening and will encourage individuals to get tested.

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