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According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are over 1 million HIV-positive individuals in the United States. Of these, between 252,000 and 315,000 don’t know they’re infected, and may be unknowingly spreading the virus. Also, they aren’t getting medical treatment and social services they may need. To curtail this, decisive action must be taken.
The first step is to know one’s status. Are you infected or not? The only way to tell is to get tested.
Who should get tested: Anyone who has ever engaged in a high-risk behavior such as unprotected sex or needle sharing.
Why get tested: It is the only way to know for sure if you are infected with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. Knowing your HIV status allows you to start life-preserving treatment if needed. It also helps a person refrain from behavior that could spread the disease.
Fort Myers, Island Coast AIDS Network (ICAN)
After hours Free HIV Testing for those coming out of the criminal justice system. Classes will be held in English, Spanish & Creole. Available in English, Spanish & Creole. 06/25/2008; 4:00pm to 9:00pm; Island Coast AIDS Network's Centex Center; 2231 McGregor Blvd.; Dr. Peter E. Bright (239) 337-2391 X 213.
Fort Myers, Lee County Health Department
Free Orasure HIV Testing along with urine testing for Gonorrhea and Chlamydia; 06/26/2008; 4:00pm to 7:00pm.
Hispanic Social Services; 4235 Michigan Link Avenue; Maria Puig (239) 332-9578.
Fort Myers, Source of Light & Hope Development Center; TOPWA & HIV/AIDS/STD Programs; Door-to-door Community Outreach Canvassing. HIV/AIDS Prevention Educ., OraSure HIV Testing. Condom distribution M/F, Pamphlets & Safe Sex Kits. Phone cards to participants. Free hotdog & juice for taking test or bring a friend. 06/27/2008; 10am to 2pm; Sabal Palms Apt. Complex and Palmetto Court; 3701 Sabal Palm Blvd.; Melvin or Richard (239) 334-7519.
Fort Myers,Source of Light & Hope Development Center; TOPWA & HIV/AIDS/STD Programs, Sidewalk Seminars in English, Spanish & Haitian Creole. HIV/AIDS Prevention Ed, OraSure HIV Tests. Condom distribution M/F, Pamphlets & Safe Sex Kits. Phone cards to participants. Hotdog & juice for taking test or bring a friend. 6/27/2008, 10am to 2pm, Fowler Center's Barber Shop, 2225 Fowler St., Nancy or Richard 334-7519.
Fort Myers, Bob Rauschenberg Center for Living (AIDS Treatment Center), 278-4272, 3677 Central Ave., Suite B, free HIV testing 8:30 – 4-30, Soup Kitchen, 3429 MLK Blvd., 332-7687, 8:30 – 12 noon.
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