The upcoming HEAT Program Town Hall originally scheduled for May 19 has been postponed and will be rescheduled for late August 2026. We appreciate the community’s excitement, support, and interest in this important event focused on connection, education, and community impact. The HEAT Program remains committed to creating meaningful spaces where young people, community members, advocates, and leaders can come together to have real conversations about health, equity, resources, and support...

The Health and Education Alternatives for Teens Program observed World AIDS Day with a powerful community symposium held at SUNY Downstate’s Alumni Auditorium on December 5, 2025. The event brought together youth, community members, clinicians, advocates, and partners to reflect on the impact of HIV, honor decades of service, and reaffirm a shared commitment to compassionate and equitable care. The symposium featured a thoughtfully curated program that included live performances, a panel...

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University invites our campus and the broader Brooklyn community to come together for the HEAT Program’s World AIDS Day Symposium: HEAT’s Legacy of Healing and Hope on Friday, December 5, 2025 , from 3:30 PM to 7:30 PM in the Alumni Auditorium. Interactive elements and refreshments will begin at 3:30 PM, followed by a formal ceremony starting at 5:15 PM. World AIDS Day is a time of remembrance, solidarity, and renewed purpose. It is a moment to honor the...