Caring Communities

10/20/2025

S*xually Transmitted Infections (STIs) are common, treatable, and preventable! Regular testing is part of routine self-care -- just like your annual checkup. 💜 To get tested, call 570-829-2700 or schedule online: caringpa.org!

10/17/2025

Decades ago, stigma and silence fueled the HIV epidemic. Today, knowledge and compassion save lives. Knowing the past helps us keep moving forward.

10/16/2025

💜 Purple Thursday 💜
Today, staff from our Bloomsburg, Hazleton, and Wilkes-Barre offices proudly wore purple to recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Each October, we stand together to support survivors, raise awareness, and promote safe, healthy relationships.

Domestic violence affects individuals and families in every community. By wearing purple, we show our commitment to breaking the silence and supporting those impacted by abuse.

A special THANK YOU to our partners at Victims Resource Center for the incredible work they do every day to help survivors and advocate for change. 💜

10/07/2025

October is National Liver Awareness Month!

Your liver works hard every single day — filtering toxins, storing nutrients, and keeping your body balanced. But liver disease often shows no symptoms until it’s advanced.

💡 Take charge of your liver health this month:
• Get tested for hepatitis B and C.
• Talk with your healthcare provider about your risk factors.
• Avoid excessive alcohol use and practice safe injection and s*xual health behaviors.
• Eat a balanced diet and stay active.

At Caring Communities, we believe that awareness and prevention go hand in hand. Protect your liver — it’s essential for your overall wellness.

🩺 Learn more about HIV and hepatitis today: www.caringpa.org or 570-829-2700

10/07/2025

🩸 New Hope in HIV Prevention

BIG news in HIV prevention: The World Health Organization now recommends Lenacapavir, a twice-yearly injectable medication that can prevent HIV infection.

This long-acting option could make prevention easier and more accessible for millions around the world.

Together, we can make sure innovation leads to equity in access, education, and care. 💪

Learn more: who.int/news/item/14-07-2025-who-recommends-injectable-lenacapavir-for-hiv-prevention

10/02/2025

October is here! Did you know 1 in 8 people living with HIV in the U.S. don’t know their status? 💡 Free, fast, and confidential testing is available at Caring Communities. Take charge of your health today! Call: 570-829-2700 or book online: caringpa.org ❤️ ”

09/25/2025

Check out our latest newsletter! https://mailchi.mp/ba885ca28ebe/september-2023-newsletter-17565225?e=c0fc7abc97

09/16/2025

🌟 Protecting Health, Strengthening Community 🌟

Vaccines save lives. They are one of the most powerful tools we have to protect ourselves, our loved ones, and our communities from serious illness.

For people living with HIV/AIDS, staying up to date on vaccines is especially important. A healthy immune system makes it easier to fight infections, and vaccines provide an extra layer of protection against diseases that can be more serious for those with weakened immunity.

At Caring Communities, we encourage everyone — regardless of age or health status — to talk to their healthcare provider about recommended vaccines. By choosing to get vaccinated, you’re not just protecting yourself, you’re helping to protect those around you, including our most vulnerable neighbors. 💉❤️

👉 Take the step today. Stay protected. Stay healthy. Stay connected through care, wellness, and support.

09/09/2025

🚨 Health Alert: Chagas’ Disease in the U.S. 🚨
Many people don’t realize that Chagas’ disease, once thought of as a problem only in Central and South America, is now endemic here in the United States. Spread by the “kissing bug,” this parasitic infection can cause serious heart and digestive complications if left untreated.

🧬 Why it matters:
• Over 300,000 people in the U.S. are estimated to be living with Chagas’ disease.
• Symptoms can be mild or even invisible for years before serious complications appear.
• For people living with HIV and other immune-compromising conditions, awareness and early testing are especially important.

💡 What you can do:
• Know the risk! Chagas is transmitted through insect bites, blood transfusion, organ transplantation, and from mother-to-child during pregnancy.
• If you have lived in or traveled to areas where Chagas is more common—or if you are living with HIV—talk with your healthcare provider about testing.
• Early detection and treatment can save lives.

At Caring Communities, we believe awareness is prevention. Please share this post to help protect our communities. 🫶

09/04/2025

🎉 This week, Caring Communities joined Bloomsburg University for a Safer S*x Trivia Night! Students had fun testing their knowledge, learning important safer s*x strategies, and walking away with prevention materials to help keep themselves and their partners healthy.
💡 Events like these are a great way to start conversations about s*xual health and to share the wide range of services we provide — from HIV/STI testing and prevention to reproductive health and wellness support.
📍 Want to learn more about our services or schedule an appointment for HIV/STI testing? Visit caringpa.org!

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09/02/2025

✨ A Breakthrough in HIV Prevention! ✨

The FDA has approved Lenacapavir (Yeztugo) — the first HIV prevention option that works with just two injections a year. Backed by WHO guidelines, this long-acting PrEP is nearly 100% effective, offering a simpler, more discreet way to stay protected.

This game-changer could help millions access prevention without the daily pill burden. The future of HIV prevention is here! 🌍❤️

08/26/2025

Get the care you deserve—confidentially and judgment-free! 💙
Call or schedule your appointment online for:

• STI testing & assessment
• PrEP services
• HIV testing
• HIV labs
• Contraception consults

Book today: caringpa.org/appointment

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Caring Communities is a non-profit, tax exempt, charitable social services organization that provides case management services and confidential HIV/STI assessment to a 13-county service area throughout Northeast and North Central Pennsylvania.