Youth Advisory Council

03/01/2021

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Have questions about HPV that you’ve been too shy to ask? Wondering if you’re too old to get the HPV vaccine? Considering vaccinating your teen but unsure if it’s really necessary? Already have HPV and wonder if you should still get vaccinated? Join our Facebook Live event where experts like Dr. Anna R. Giuliano, Founding Director of the Center for Immunization and Infection Research in Cancer (CIIRC) at the Moffitt Cancer Center, bust myths about HPV and share important details about vaccination and staying healthy with HPV.

Register for a chance to win prizes from Athleta and Quality of Life Labs: https://hpvalliance.org/m4

#hpv #hpvawareness #internationalhpvawarenessday #hpvalliance #adventhealth #moffittcancercenter #educatetoeradicate #health #healthy #hpvandcancer #hpvprevention #hpvnoshame #cancer

02/06/2021

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In 1974 Harald zur Hausen suggested that human papilloma virus, HPV, could give rise to cervical cancer. His work led to the development of a vaccine against the disease.

At the time zur Hausen's idea challenged the common wisdom, as most researchers thought that cervical cancer was caused by the herpes simplex virus. However, despite the doubts of his peers, zur Hausen worked patiently trying to prove his hypothesis.

After 10 years of diligent research, he was proved right. His discovery showed that two types of HPV virus were responsible for the majority of cervical cancer cases.

#WorldCancerDay

03/28/2017

Youth Advisory Council's cover photo

11/12/2015

Don't forget! We have a meeting today at 5:15 at Indian Indian Springs School! See y'all there!

10/20/2015

How Nickelodeon Educated a Generation of Kids About AIDS During the 1990s

How Nickelodeon Educated a Generation of Kids About AIDS During the 1990s

The same network that brought kids "Pete and Pete" and "Doug" ran a special featuring Magic Johnson that was one of the era's most compassionate, forward-thinking pieces of TV.

09/28/2015

YAC at the Magic City AIDS Walk! We are accepting applications for new members ages 16-24, email [email protected] for more info!

08/04/2015

Starting August 12th BAO will begin offering free STI/STD screenings in partnership with UAB. See the flyer below for more information!

03/17/2015

Join the Youth Advisory Council April 10 at Church Street Coffee for the third annual concert event in honor of National Youth HIV Awareness Day!

12/11/2014

Assembling candy jars for open house tomorrow! Chocolate covered pretzels, chocolate turtles, and soft peppermint candies get one tomorrow at BAO Open House. $10.00

12/01/2014

Join YAC in the #shareredAL challenge! To raise awareness for World AIDS Day wear red, take a selfie, tag #shareredAL, challenge friends to also! Let's turn facebook (RED)!

11/05/2014

Kelby and Hannah speak at the Youth Advocacy Workshop at the Magic City Acceptance Center!

11/03/2014

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10/30/2014

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09/10/2014

First YAC meeting of the school year is tomorrow night, September 10 from 4:30-6:00pm at the Magic City Acceptance Center. If you or a friend is interested in joining YAC, come tomorrow for an application!

07/23/2014

Lights, camera, action! Filming the PSA with Southern AIDS Coalition and Sidewalk Moving Picture Festival!

06/01/2014

Watching "The Hard Way" at YAC's youth retreat

04/07/2014

What a great event at the new Magic City Acceptance Center in honor of National Youth HIV Awareness Day!

04/05/2014

TONIGHT!

03/27/2014

Join YAC at the Second Annual Youth HIV Awareness event on April 5 in recognition of National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day! This is a free event for all youth ages 13-19!!

03/06/2014

Josh speaks to Midfield High School assembly about preventing HIV infection.

12/23/2013

Birmingham AIDS Outreach to open youth center with $50,000 grant from Elton John AIDS Foundation

Birmingham AIDS Outreach to open youth center with $50,000 grant from Elton John AIDS Foundation

Supporters of diversity of all kinds, including for people who are gay, leave the Huntsville Depot Sunday, June 23, 2013, during the Rocket City Pride event. Marriage-equality rights advocates will gather today, Wednesday, June 26, 2013, 6 p.m., in Big...

11/25/2013

Youth Advisory Council's cover photo

11/25/2013

YAC brings you the Unicorn Pizza Club! This is a workshop which provides youth ages 13-19 with skills, knowledge, and confidence necessary to reduce their risk of pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) by either abstaining from sex or using condoms if they are already sexually active.

To sign up and get more information email Neil Rafferty, BAO Youth
Prevention Coordinator, at [email protected]

11/18/2013

Kelby and Lexi raise awareness at the Rocky Horror Picture Show

11/18/2013

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05/20/2013

Question? we've got answers!

04/22/2013

Fighting HIV the MTV Way

Fighting HIV the MTV Way

One thousand days might seem like a lifetime for your typical MTV viewer, living their life from day to day, but it's really not much more than the blink of an eye in the long and exacting struggle against HIV/AIDS.

04/12/2013

YAC hits up Montgomery for Youth Advocacy Day with AA4HY

04/12/2013

YAC hits up Montgomery for Youth Advocacy Day with AA4HY

04/12/2013

YAC hits up Montgomery for Youth Advocacy Day with AA4HY

04/09/2013

YAC hosted an awesome event on Saturday for National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. The night included local high school bands, portraits from local high school artist, free pizza, free HIV testing and HIV/AIDS videos.

YAC hosted an awesome event on Saturday for National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. The night included local high school bands, portraits from local high school artist, free pizza, free HIV testing and HIV/AIDS videos.

04/04/2013

In recognition of National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, the Youth Advisory Council (YAC) is hosting AWARE; a free HIV awareness event for all youth, ages 13-19. Invite your friends and family in high school to join us April 6 at Church Street Coffee from 6:00-9:00 pm for free pizza, local bands, HIV testing and fun times!

In recognition of National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, the Youth Advisory Council (YAC) is hosting AWARE; a free HIV awareness event for all youth, ages 13-19. Invite your friends and family in high school to join us April 6 at Church Street Coffee from 6:00-9:00 pm for free pizza, local bands, HIV testing and fun times!

03/22/2013

Students seek to repeal Alabama law forcing teachers to say homosexuality is criminal

YAC is so proud of Sarah Noone!

Two Alabama students have started a petition on change.org in support of a bill seeking to repeal a state law requiring sex ed teachers to tell students that homosexuality is a crime.

03/21/2013

It’s time to make this happen! First, sign the petition to repeal anti-homosexuality language in Alabama sex education at www.change.org. The next step is to participate in the Youth Advocacy Day, April 9 in Montgomery!

03/09/2013

Successful day at UAB School of Public Health speaking to high school students and safe choices!