Ozarks AIDS Resources & Services

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Its objectives include increasing public awareness and recognition of HIV/AIDS issues, providing educational programming for the public about HIV/AIDS, and providing services to those who are HIV positive or diagnosed with AIDS.

History

OARS was founded in 1993 in order to help those in Carroll County, Arkansas who are living with AIDS.

Meetings

The OARS board meets on the Third Monday of every other month. Meetings are generally held in the St. John’s Hospital Board room in Berryville, Arkansas, at 6 pm.

Public Outreach

OARS operates a clinic in Berryville, AR, which is partially supported by St. Johns Hospital in Berryville. It also provides training for health-care providers in handling of AIDS patients, and staffs an educational booth in the annual Carroll County Fair.

External links

* [http://www.ozarksaids.org Ozarks AIDS Resources & Services Home Page]