Edison College holding World AIDS Day events

Edison College's Division of Health Professions invites the public to participate in a variety of activities to commemorate World AIDS Day 2007. All events will be held at the Lee Campus on Friday, Nov. 30 in Walker Hall, located at the College Parkway entrance.

This year's theme is "Stop AIDS: Keep the Promise." Three lectures will be presented:

• 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. - Kris Thompson, HIV Education Supervisor, Lee County Health Department, and Stephan Philippi, RN-C, HIV Certified Registered Nurse will discuss HIV/AIDS Prevention.

• 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. - The film, "A Closer Walk," will be introduced by Cheryl Black, Edison College Professor of Biology, and hosted by Melissa Thomas, Nursing Student.

• Noon - individuals who are HIV positive will discuss living with HIV/AIDS.

• 1 p.m. - Dr. Robert Schwartz, a specialist in infectious diseases and director of the AIDS Treatment Center will update new treatment and medicines.

Edison College's Nursing Department, Lee County Health Department, AIDS Treatment Center, and McGregor Clinic, are sponsoring the day-long event. Free HIV testing, Hepatitis A and B vaccinations and blood pressure screenings will be available throughout the day.

The public is invited to create a panel for the Edison College AIDS quilt. Fabric squares and markers will be available in Walker Hall. For more information, call 489-9255.