National HIV Testing Day

Saturday, June 27th is National HIV Testing Day. Since 1995, this special day has been set aside to encourage HIV testing. It is recommended everyone between the age 13 and 64 test; however, those at a higher risk should test more often. Testing is the first step to a healthy life and prevents the spread of HIV. This years’ theme is “KNOWING”. Knowing your risks; knowing your testing options; knowing your prevention options; knowing your treatment options; knowing together, we can end the HIV epidemic; and KNOWING your HIV status is important to live healthy and to prevent transmission, to pre...