Baltimore Region Community Programs

Title: HIV Intervention and Prevention (HIP) Corps
Description: The University of Maryland, Baltimore School of Medicine chapter of the Student National Medical Association (SNMA)fulfils its HIP-CORPS protocol each year by working with teenagers at community-based locations such as local community centers and public schools. UMB Medical Students offer this service monthly. The purpose of this initiative is to educate the local residents regarding issues pertaining to sexual health, sexually transmitted diseases, HIV prevention and decision-making skills. The presentations consist of creative, interactive activities that serve to engage participating youth and raise awareness about their health.
Website: http://davidge2.umaryland.edu/~snma/index_files/page0005.htm
School(s): Medicine
Contacts:
David Bowman
410-706-4520
dbowman@peds.umaryland.edu

Community Served: Citywide
Services Provided: Health education
Services Provided Other: Sexual Health Education, HIV Prevention
Client type: Teenagers,Adults,Middle school students,High school students
Physical Location: Off Campus
School System Served: Baltimore City
Office Location: 222 N. Pine St. Baltimore, MD 21201
Service Location: No specified community-based address
Program Timeframe: Continuous
 Health Fairs: Educational Materials

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