The Coastal Health District has scheduled two HIV testing events in observance of World AIDS Day, including an event where every person tested gets a free turkey!
Knowing your HIV status gives you powerful information to keep you and your partner healthy. The only way to know your HIV status is to get tested.
Upcoming Testing Events:
Monday, November 21
Chatham County Health Department
1395 Eisenhower Drive, Savannah, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Everyone who gets tested at the Nov. 21 event will receive a free frozen turkey, while supplies last. Limit one turkey per household. Must be 16 years of age or older to get tested.
Thursday, December 1st
World AIDS Day Health Fair
Ellis Square, Savannah, 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Testing is confidential and results will be available in one minute. A follow-up visit will be scheduled for anyone who tests positive, and counseling will be made available to those individuals.
HIV testing is always free at all health departments in Bryan, Camden, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long, and McIntosh counties and available Monday through Friday – by appointment – during regular health department hours of operation. Visit the web page of your county health department for locations and operational hours.
World AIDS Day is commemorated every year on December 1st. This year’s theme, “Putting Ourselves to the Test: Achieving Equity to End HIV,” encourages people to unite globally to eliminate the disparities and inequities that create barriers to HIV testing, prevention, and access to HIV care.
