Corella Payne’s book on wellness was displayed at the NYLA 2022 Annual Conference and Trade Show

One of the main issues our nation is currently dealing with is HIV and AIDS. As more people contract the disease and succumb to AIDS, the infection rate rises quickly. As such, awareness is of great significance. It is the hallmark of Corella Payne’s “…I meant those other people. A Snapshot Memoir of an HIV Tester.”

“…I meant those other people. A Snapshot Memoir of an HIV Tester” promotes broader awareness of HIV/AIDS. Despite being a prevalent health issue, many people are unaware of HIV, and many HIV patients across the globe still suffer from discrimination. Readers of this book will learn that the HIV epidemic isn’t over as long as we live. The disease is not seasonal and must be terminated collectively.

In her book, Corella Payne emphasizes that there is no seasonality for HIV/AIDS. The disease is no longer a conversation opener nor at the forefront of social media, news, or awareness. Despite these, most people everywhere continue to have unprotected sexual intercourse. The epidemic has a significant negative impact on people, families, and communities.

Payne’s book on health and wellness is filled with crucial information anchored from her conversations with HIV patients and their loved ones. In her roles as an HIV counselor, tester, and health educator, Payne discovered that there is still a great deal of fear, fierce opposition, ignorance, and misinformation. She noted that numerous discussions about HIV disease touch on issues of race, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and religion.

Corella Payne hopes her book will spark fresh debate and inspire readers to reconsider how sexual activities affect a person’s well-being and that of others. Payne’s “…I meant those other people. A Snapshot Memoir of an HIV Tester” displayed at ReadersMagnet’s exhibit booth 32-34 for the NYLA 2022 Annual Conference and Trade Show on November 3-4, in Saratoga Springs City Center at 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Copies of the book are available on Amazon.

Author
Corella Payne has significant background in HIV/AIDS as well as other health disparities disproportionately impacting underserved populations. She holds Masters Degrees in Counseling/Guidance Education as well as in Public Health. She served in Quito, Ecuador both as Peace Corps and Crisis Corps Volunteer for four years. She has been involved in mission trips to Guatemala, Honduras, and Xpujil, Mexico with her church. She is proud to be a long time community gardener. Ms. Payne believes that volunteer efforts, wherever they occur, traveling with purpose, and writing, contribute to the greater well-being of individuals and communities everywhere.

Book Title | …I meant those other people. A Snapshot Memoir of an HIV Tester
Author | Corella Payne
Genre | Health/Wellness
Publisher | BookLocker.com Inc.
Published date | October 15, 2018

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