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AIDS Unit 6

The Main Idea Maps can be used to solve societal problems such as AIDS Today’s LEQ: How might societal problems be posed so that they are open to solution through geographic map analysis?

London – 1854 Cholera Outbreak

What is GIS? “A geographic information system (GIS) is a computer- based tool for mapping and analyzing things that exist and events that happen on earth.” -ESRI

AIDS in Delaware by zip code Wilmington and New Castle, DE have the state’s highest prevalence of AIDS Why do you think this is?

GIS Continued… DE policy makers used GIS when creating programs to help solve Delaware’s AIDS epidemic We rank 5 th in the nation for HIV-AIDS cases!!!

Needle Exchange Program Wilmington has a high rate of intravenous drug use Dirty needles spread HIV- AIDS

Needle Exchange Program The Division of Public Health and Brandywine Counseling & Community Services (BCCS) have partnered to offer needle exchange in Wilmington

Who is Eligible? An active injected drug user At least 14 yrs. Old Resident of Wilmington

How Does it Work? Used needles are turned in for new needles No limit, but one-to-one ratio – 5 used needles = 5 new needles No questions asked!!!

Current Site Locations MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday 8 AM 9 AM 10 AM 3 rd and Delamore Eastside, behind Benny's off 8th and Church Sts. 11 AM 12 PM 5 th and Harrison 1 PM 3 rd and Church (near Christina Park) 14 th and Northeast Blvd. (Governor Printz) 2 PM 6th and Madison 3 PM C and Townsend Streets, Southbridge Speakman Park, 30th and Church 4 PM 5 th and Harrison 5 PM 6 PM 7 PM