Education

As a leader in the fight against HIV/AIDS, Body Positive strives to both reduce infection and add to the quality of life by providing educational opportunities.  It is through knowledge that we gain understanding and empowerment.  It is through education that we reduce the ignorance and fear, clarify misconceptions, and change attitudes and behavior.

"Education is for improving the lives of others and for leaving your community and world better than you found it."                                                   
Marian Wright Edelman

• Pizza and the Basics = meets on the second Saturday of every month, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.  This all-day workshop is open to the community free of charge.  The curriculum includes: biology of the virus, transmission trends both locally and globally, modes of transmission, prevention strategies, testing, signs and symptoms, treatment, medication adherence issues, resistance and resistance testing, nutrition, naturopathic medicine as a supportive therapy, behavioral health issues, and community resources.  All materials are provided without cost, as are the meals (a light breakfast and pizza for lunch).  We especially welcome those who are newly diagnosed and their support network.  To enroll in the workshop, call 602 307-5330 and ask to be placed on the roster.
• Community Education Events= are offered upon request to anyone interested in learning more about HIV, Body Positive, HIV and mental health, the importance of volunteerism, and other related issues.  Body Positive representatives are available to present at your site, or display information at community events.   Please give at least two weeks notice and we ask that you complete the speaker/presentation request.  *Download Form
•  Food For Thought = provides an educational lecture on relevant and challenging HIV/AIDS issues, presented by an HIV expert.  These events are held once a month at a local restaurant and are sponsored by pharmaceuticals. Both clients and the community are welcome to attend.   Dinner is included and is of no cost to participants.  To sign up for a specific dinner event call 602 307-5330 and ask to be placed on the roster.
• M.E.N. (Men’s Educational Network) = is an MSM client educational dinner/lecture held at the Olympic Flame, 4041 East Thomas Road.  The series of seminars are generally held once a month and are funded by pharmaceuticals.  Topics are focused on the MSM perspective.  To sign up call 602 307-5330.
• Straight Talk = is a heterosexual client dinner/lecture held at a local restaurant, sponsored by pharmaceutical companies and presented by an HIV expert. These events are held four times a year.  Topics are ones of interest and focused on the heterosexual community. To sign up call 602 307-5330.
• The EDGE= provides a luncheon and lecture for the HIV professional community at Zest Spirited Dining, 4117 North 16th Street.  Professionals from many HIV agencies or related work sites in the Phoenix and surrounding areas attend this monthly event.  An HIV specialist presents current information on the many aspects of HIV care.  The event is sponsored by pharmaceutical companies.  To sign up contact Ronnie Berger at 602 307-5330 ext. 2248.

For more information about classes, events, or individual sessions, call the Education Department at (602) 307-5330 extension 2248.  To arrange for a community event contact Deborah Spiro at extension 2220.