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Heitzler Proclaims Feb. 7 "National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day" in Goose Creek

Goose Creek Mayor Michael Heitzler signed a proclamation declaring February 7 "National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day" in the City of Goose Creek. 

Mayor Heitzler met with representatives of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Goose Creek Branch, Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church HIV/AIDS Ministry and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC) to sign the proclamation, which draws attention to the importance of prevention, treatment and support services for those affected by HIV/AIDS.

The Goose Creek NAACP Branch, Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church and SC DHEC are hosting community events including free testing to recognize this day and its importance to African Americans and all concerned citizens.

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