June 27 is National HIV Testing Day and the Coastal Health District HIV program will offer free HIV testing at several locations in June in observance of National HIV Testing Day. Testing will be done without the use of a needle and those tested will get results in 20 minutes. A follow-up visit will be scheduled for anyone who tests positive and counseling will be made available to those individuals.
Free HIV testing events (No appointment necessary):
3 p.m. – 7 p.m., Thursday, June 23
Walgreens, 2109 E. Victory Drive, Savannah
3 p.m. – 7 p.m., Friday, June 24
Walgreens, 2109 E. Victory Drive, Savannah
10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Saturday, June 25
Walgreens, 2109 E. Victory Drive, Savannah
9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Monday, June 27
Chatham County Health Department, 1395 Eisenhower Drive, Savannah
The U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that one out of six people living with HIV/AIDS in the U.S. is unaware of their HIV status. According to the CDC, more than 90 percent of new HIV infections in the United States could be prevented by testing and diagnosing people who have HIV and ensuring they receive prompt, ongoing care and treatment.National Testing Day is an opportunity for people to learn their HIV status and gain knowledge to take control of their lives. The Chatham CARE Center is pleased to offer free HIV testing as part of this global effort.
For more information, please call Diane DeVore at (912) 353-3276 or e-mail Diane.DeVore@dph.ga.gov
