June 27th is National HIV Testing Day and there are several community events going on that encourage people to get testing, learn more about the disease and simply live a more healthy lifestyle!
FACT: The Baltimore-Towson Metro area is ranked #4 in our nation for estimated AIDS cases. In Baltimore City, 1 in 40 people ages 13 and up, are living with HIV. Over 20% of people who are living with HIV don’t know it.
Check out these HIV Testing events happening around the city:
TODAY
New Vision House of Hope and Park West Health System Annual Community Health Fair 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Park West Health System (Belvedere location)
The Baltimore City Health Department Bureau of STD/HIV Prevention is hosting a Community Resource/Testing Event on the back parking lot of Penn-North Clinic at 1515 W. North AVenue from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
JUNE 24
Charles County Health Department FREE rapid HIV testing at the Charles County Department of Social Services, 200 Kent Avenue, La Plata MD from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Baltimore County Health Department HIV testing (NO APPOINTMENT) Liberty Family Resource Center, 3525 Resource Drive from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
JUNE 25
City Uprising HIV Outreach Day: Providing FREE HIV testing and comprehensive health services at four locations across Baltimore. Call 410 706-6817 for locations and more info.
Baltimore County Health Department FREE HIV Testing (NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY), 1811 Woodlawn Drive from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
JUNE 27 (NATIONAL HIV TESTING DAY)
The People’s Community Health Centers Family Fun Event, National HIV Testing Day at the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Family Center Y, Stadium Place, 900 E. 33rd Street from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Women Accepting Responsibility (WAR) hosting its Annual National HIV Testing Day Health and Wellness Event at the Walbrook Junction Shopping Center, 3400 Clifton Avenue from 12:-00 PM to 6:00 PM.
MORE INFO HERE
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