CARE4ME Services

03/11/2026

The actress and singer discusses what her work as a sexual health advocate has taught her about helping to improve health outcomes in Black communities.

02/28/2026

February 28 is HIV is Not a Crime Awareness Day. This awareness day is an opportunity to amplify the voices of those who have been criminalized based on their HIV status.

02/16/2026

Join us at the Unified SPOT on Tuesday, February 17 between 10:00a - 2:00p in our post observance on National Black HIV AIDS Awareness Day.

Check our the key STD Statistics in Mississippi (2023-2025 Reports) below:

Rankings: Mississippi ranked 3rd in the nation for primary and secondary syphilis, 5th for gonorrhea, and 2nd for chlamydia according to 2023 CDC data.

HIV: With approximately 11,900 people living with HIV, the state has the 5th highest diagnosis rate in the country. Black Mississippians are disproportionately affected, representing nearly 70% of all new HIV diagnoses.

Congenital Syphilis: A 1,200% increase in cases over the last decade has caused the medical community to label the rise an epidemic.

Location Impact: Jackson frequently ranks as one of the top U.S. cities for STD rates, with high concentrations of cases.

02/14/2026

02/07/2026

February 7, is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day! Are you aware of your HIV status?

01/29/2026

Did you know people with HIV face a higher risk of heart disease?

Our latest blog explores why heart health matters for people with HIV and some simple, proactive steps you can take to support long-term wellness.

Read the blog: https://www.hiv.gov/blog/hiv-and-heart-health-what-you-need-to-know

12/04/2025

A group often forgotten about in the discussion of HIV – despite research pointing to an ongoing crisis – is Black women in the South. Why?

11/21/2025

.
Join us on Monday, December 1, 2025 for the observance of World AIDS Day at the Jackson Medical Mall, Event Center, 350 W. Woodrow Wilson Avenue in Jackson, MS. The prorgram starts at 10:00 AM.

Registration Link: https://bit.ly/4pq5seF

09/10/2025

CDC warns of deadly ‘kissing bug’ disease in Mississippi and other Southern States!

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a Tuesday report raising awareness about the deadly “kissing bug” disease, also known as Chagas.

09/05/2025

CARE4ME Services/Care4me Services invites you to PART II: A CONVENING ON THE HIGH RATES OF HIV & OTHER STDS IN OUR COMMUNITIES to create collaborative solutions and action plans through open dialogue.

Registration Link: http://bit.ly/45N2Dxl
Phone: 601 982-8467.