Heartland CARES

Heartland CARES
Heartland CARES, Inc. Executive Director, Krista Wood hosts this series of programs designed to educate the community about HIV and AIDS. Heartland CARES, Inc. is a non-profit organization providing comprehensive, client-centered, quality health care, support services, prevention education, and HIV testing.

World AIDS Day 2010
This program features a panel discussion on the significance of World AIDS Day and the local, regional and national activities that bring attention to this annual event.
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Meet the Staff & Learn the Basics - October 6, 2009
Krista talks with Heartland CARES staff about the important role each brings to the organization and to the community. Plus, you can also learn the bascis for HIV/AIDS prevention and testing.
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Mental Health and Substance Abuse Prevention - January 21, 2009
Krista talks with Heartland CARES Mental Health Specialist, Dr. Michael Elliott and Substance Abuse Counselor, Lisa Young about the serious issues of mental health and substance abuse prevention.
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Youth Action Group - August 15, 2008
Krista talks with three members of the Heartland CARES Youth Action Group. Miriam Muscarella, Sara Rudolph, and Max Voorhies talk about the group's inception, accomplishments, and goals for the future. Krista also hightlights the positive influence the Youth Action Group has on the teen's peers and the community.
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HIV/AIDS Prevention- July 3, 2008
Krista talks with Paducah infectious disease specialists, Dr. Carl LeBuhn and Dr. Anita Fleenor about the myths and truths about contracting HIV/AIDS, the advances in medications that treat the disease and more.
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HIV/AIDS Overview - May 13, 2008
Krista and her guests, Heartland CARES prevention specialists, Shane Burkeen and Terry Stalions give an overview about HIV/AIDS, how to protect yourself and the importance of testing.
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