Groups offering free HIV tests

June 27, 2007 – 12:08 pm | posted in General

As part of National HIV Testing Day, the Houston Department of Health and Human Services and several community groups will offer free HIV tests today.

The annual campaign, in its 10th year, was created by the National Association of People with AIDS to encourage at-risk individuals to get tested. Those at risk include people who have had unprotected sex with a partner whose HIV status is unknown or shared drugs via needle.

Tests will be offered at these locations:

•Noon-7 p.m. at Price Complex, 3030 Jensen Drive
•Noon-7 p.m. at Club Carnaval, 8150 Southwest Freeway
•10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Sunnyside Multi-Service Center, 4605 Wilmington
•10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Planned Parenthood, 3601 Fannin
For more information, call the city’s health department at 713-794-9092, or visit www.houstonhealth.org.

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