National HIV Testing Day is June 27.
Some 1.1 million people are living with HIV, and about one in five don't know they are infected, the CDC reports. That's what makes National HIV Testing Day important.
This week, and especially on June 27, health departments, nonprofits and businesses across America will be holding HIV testing. Many of the tests are free.
As in previous years, Walgreens is again partnering with Greater Than AIDS. Many stores -- 175 across the country -- will be offering testing June 27-29.
The closest Walgreens testing sites near Gwinnett County are:
- 2320 N. Druid Hills Road, N.E. Atlanta
- 2675 N. Decatur Road, Decatur
DeKalb Community Service Board
When: 8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m., June 27
Where: 455 Winn Way, Decatur
What: Free HIV testing and a community health fair. The event is open to anyone at least 17 years old. Test results will be available within 20 minutes. Lunch -- while supplies last -- will be available beginning at 11 a.m.
Contact: Call 404-508-6430 for more information.
Ric Crawford Clinic/AID Gwinnett
When: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m., June 27
Where: 3075 Breckinridge Boulevard, Suite 415, Duluth
What: Free rapid HIV testing. Those who get tested this week can enter a drawing to win $50 in gift cards.
Contact: Call 770-962-8396 for more information.
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