National HIV Testing Day urges residents to get tested



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Wednesday, June 27 is National HIV Testing Day, and the Florida Department of Health reminds the public that screening has never been more convenient. There are more ways than ever to be tested.

"It's important for everyone to know their HIV status We encourage everyone to undergo tests to protect themselves and their loved ones," said Dr. Alina Alonso, director of the Florida Department of Health in the county. from Palm Beach.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that all young people between the ages of 13 and 64 be tested for HIV at least once in their lifetime. With early diagnosis, individuals can begin treatment and care that will result in better long-term outcomes.

You can find HIV counseling, testing and referral sites by visiting www.KnowYourHIVStatus.com or texting "FLHIV" to 898211.

For more information, call the HIV / AIDS helpline in Florida at 1-800-FLA-AIDS or 1-800-352-2437; In Español, 1-800-545-AIDS; In Creole, 1-800-AIDS-101. To chat with an online counselor at the Florida HIV / AIDS Information Line, visit www.211bigbend.org/flhivaidshotline.

Here is a list of events planned for National HIV Day:

Sponsoring Agency: FoundCare, Inc.

Date / Time: 25/06/18, 9:00 to 16:00

Location: FoundCare, 2330 S Congress Avenue, West Palm Beach 33406

Features: Quick and free HIV test

For more information: (561) 472-2466

Sponsoring Agency: Genesis Community Health, Inc.

Date / Time: 25/06/18, 9:00 to 16:00

Location: Genesis, 2815 S Seacrest Blvd., Boynton Beach 33435

Features: Quick and free HIV test

For more information: (561) 735-6553

Sponsorship Agency: Treatment Awareness Program

Date / Time: 6/26/18, 9:14 am

Location: TOP, 100 E Linton Blvd., Ste 205A, Delray Beach 33483

Features: Free Oral HIV Testing + PrEP Education and Referral

For more information: (305) 318-7585

Sponsoring Agency: FoundCare, Inc.

Date / time: 6/26/18, 9 am to 7 pm

Location: FoundCare, 2330 S Congress Avenue, West Palm Beach 33406

Features: Quick and free HIV test

For more information: (561) 472-2466

Sponsoring Agency: FoundCare, Inc.

Date / Time: 6/27/18, 8 AM to 8 PM

Location: FoundCare, 2330 S Congress Avenue, West Palm Beach 33406

Features: Quick and free HIV test

For more information: (561) 472-2466

Sponsoring Agency: FoundCare, Inc.

Date / time: 27/06/18, 8:00 to 16:30

Location: FoundCare, 1901 S Congress Ave, Suite 100, Boynton Beach 33426

Features: Quick and free HIV test

For more information: (561) 274-6400, or (561) 472-2466

Sponsoring Agency: FoundCare, Inc.

Date / time: 27/06/18, 8:00 to 16:30

Location: Found, 1500 NW Avenue L, Suite A, Belle Glade 33430

Features: Quick and free HIV test

For more information: (561) 996-7059, or (561) 472-2466

Sponsoring Agency: FDOH Palm Beach County

Date / Time: 27/06/18, 9:00 to 15:00

Location: FDOH, 1150 45th St, West Palm Beach 33407

Features: Quick and free HIV test

For more information: (561) 625-5180

Sponsoring Agency: FDOH Palm Beach County

Date / Time: 27/06/18, 9:00 to 15:00

Location: FDOH, 1250 Southwinds Dr, Lantana 33462

Features: Quick and free HIV test

For more information: (561) 625-5180

Sponsoring Agency: FDOH Palm Beach County

Date / Time: 27/06/18, 9:00 to 15:00

Location: FDOH, 225 S Congress Avenue, Delray Beach 33445

Features: Quick and free HIV test

For more information: (561) 625-5180

Sponsoring Agency: FDOH Palm Beach County

Date / Time: 27/06/18, 9:00 to 15:00

Location: FDOH, 38754 SR 80, Belle Glade 33430

Features: Quick and free HIV test

For more information: (561) 625-5180

Sponsoring Agency: Caridad Center

Date / Time: 27/06/18, 9:00 14:00

Location: Caridad, 8645 Boynton Beach Blvd., Boynton Beach 33472

Features: Free and Free HIV Testing + Free Condoms

For more info: (561) 737-6336

Sponsoring Agency: FoundCare, Inc.

Date / time: 27/06/18, 10 am 19:00

Location: Walgreen & # 39; s, 105 E Ocean Avenue, Lantana 33462

Features: Quick and free HIV test

For more information: (561) 472-2466

Sponsoring Agency: West Palm Beach Community Health Center

Date / time: 27/06/18, 10 am 19:00

Location: Walgreens, 4601 Broadway, Riviera Beach 33404

Features: Rapid HIV Screening and Gifts

For more information: CHC, (561) 840-8681

Sponsoring Agency: FoundCare, Inc.

Date / time: 27/06/18, 10 am 19:00

Location: Walgreen & # 39; s, 101 Main Street, Belle Glade 33430

Features: Quick and free HIV test

For more information: (561) 472-2466

Sponsoring Agency: Triple H Ministries, Inc.

Date / Time: 27/06/18, 14:00 to 18:00

Location: Palm Grove Apartments, 2100 N Australian Ave, West Palm Beach 33407

Features: Rapid HIV Screening, Other Health Screening, PrEP Education

For more information: Caroline Hill, (561) 766-1769 or (561) 255-7711

Sponsoring Agency: Families First

Date / time: 27/06/18, 14:00 16:30

Location: Congress Park Apartments, 3000 Congress Park Dr, Lake Worth 33461

Features: HIV and pregnancy testing, free condoms and HIV / STD education

For more info: (561) 721-2887, or Keisha Jackson (561) 319-4394

Sponsoring Agency: FoundCare, Inc.

Date / Time: 27/06/18, 17:00 to 19:00

Location: Recovery of Rebels, 2720 Forest Hill Road, West Palm Beach 33406

Features: Quick and free HIV test

For more information: (561) 472-2466

Sponsorship Agency: Treatment Awareness Program

Date / time: 28/06/18, 9:00 14:00

Location: TOP, 100 E Linton Blvd., Ste 205A, Delray Beach 33483

Features: Free Oral HIV Testing + PrEP Education and Referral

For more information: (305) 318-7585

Sponsoring Agency: FoundCare, Inc.

Date / Time: 28/06/18, 9:00 to 19:00

Location: FoundCare, 2330 S Congress Avenue, West Palm Beach 33406

Features: Quick and free HIV test

For more information: (561) 472-2466

Sponsoring Agency: Genesis Community Health, Inc.

Date / time: 6/28/18, 9 am 1 pm

Location: Genesis, 2623 S Seacrest Blvd, Boynton Beach 33435

Features: Quick and free HIV test

For more information: (561) 735-6553

Sponsoring Agency: FoundCare, Inc.

Date / Time: 29/06/18, 9:00 to 16:00

Location: FoundCare, 2330 S Congress Avenue, West Palm Beach 33406

Features: Quick and free HIV test

For more information: (561) 472-2466

Sponsoring Agency: Genesis Community Health, Inc.

Date / Time: 29/06/18, 9:00 to 16:00

Location: Genesis, 30th SE 6th Street, Boca Raton 33432

Features: Quick and free HIV test

For more info: (561) 430-3629

Sponsoring Agency: FoundCare, Inc.

Date / Time: 30/06/18, 9:00 to 12:00

Location: FoundCare, 2330 S Congress Avenue, West Palm Beach 33406

Features: Quick and free HIV test

For more information: (561) 472-2466

Sponsoring Agency: FoundCare, Inc.

Date / time: 30/06/18, 9:00 to 14:00

Location: Boynton Beach Church of God, 135 NE 7th Ave, Boynton Beach 33435

Features: Free Rapid HIV Testing + Health Fair

For more information: (561) 472-2466

Sponsoring Agency: Families First

Date / Time: 7/11/18, 5:30 pm 7:00 pm

Location: Pahokee Bridges, 170 S Barfield Hwy, # 102, Pahokee 33476

Features: HIV and pregnancy testing, free condoms and HIV / STD education

For more info: (561) 721-2887, or Keisha Jackson (561) 319-439

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