Free Testing In Honor of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
If you didn't know, February 7th is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Get educated, get tested, get involved, get treated and become empowered.
16 years ago the National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day initiative was introduced to bring education, awareness and to mobilize the African American community. There are four key areas of focus, which are:
- Get Educated about HIV and AIDS
- Get Involved in the community prevention efforts
- Get Tested to know their status
- Get Treated and receive the continuum of care needed to live with HIV/AIDS
Here are a few events going on in Texas. These site will provide free testing as well as information and resources.
Thursday, February 4 - Longview, Texas
Friday, February 5
Free Testing - Lufkin, Texas
Health Horizon's of East Texas, Inc prevention team will sponsor free HIV & Syphilis testing at Brandon Park in Lufkin, Texas from 4:00pm - 7:00pm. For more information, call 936-569-8240.
Saturday, February 6
"PrEP In Your Step 5K Run/Walk - San Antonio, TX