The U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that one out of five people living with HIV/AIDS in the U.S. is unaware of their HIV status. National Testing Day is an opportunity for people to learn of their HIV status and to gain knowledge to take control of their lives. The Chatham and Glynn CARE Centers, Coastal Health District centers for expanded HIV services, are pleased to offer free HIV testing as part of this global effort.
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.
Volunteers are also needed to help with the HIV testing events. Volunteer positions include greeters, client intake specialists, data entry specialists, client flow staff, and form couriers.
For more information, please call Diane DeVore at (912) 353-3276 or e-mail Diane.DeVore@dph.ga.gov