The 20th Annual National HIV Testing Day is Friday, June 27, 2014. With an estimated 1.1 million people living with HIV and one in six unaware of their infection in the United States, this testing initiative’s message “Take the Test, Take Control” is a giant step in the right direction toward an AIDS-free generation.
The County of San Bernardino Department of Public Health Clinic Operations is hosting its annual free HIV testing event on Friday, June 27, 2014. The event will be at the corner of Baseline Avenue and “F” Street, in the city of San Bernardino from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
One of the goals of President Obama’s National HIV/AIDS Strategy is to reduce new HIV infection rates by 25% by the year 2015. This will take a combination of strategies: increasing HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention efforts in our communities, and increasing the number of people living with HIV who know their status. Although great strides have been made in the prevention of the spread of HIV, according to the 2010 AIDS Surveillance Report by the California Office of AIDS, there are up to 7,000 new cases of HIV in the state each year.
“Early HIV diagnosis is critical, so people who are infected can fully benefit from available life-saving treatments,” said Maxwell Ohikhuare, M.D., County of San Bernardino Health Officer. “Finding out whether you are infected with HIV is the first step to improving your health, and the health of your community.”
On June 27, 2014 HIV Testing counselors will be available to provide free testing and prizes, as well as answer any questions regarding HIV to community members who would like to know their HIV status. The Department’s Clinic Operations section provides conventional HIV antibody testing at all public health clinic locations. Additionally, rapid HIV testing which provides results in 20 minutes is offered via a mobile testing unit at various alternative testing sites throughout the County of San Bernardino.
For more information on National HIV Testing Day events or about HIV/AIDS and testing, call the County of San Bernardino Department of Public Health, AIDS program at (800) 255-6560, or Clinic Operations at (800) 722-4777.
Good morning,
I was wondering if you do any kind of community education presentations and/or HIV testing on site for World AIDS Day on December 1st. I am the Faculty Lead of Diversity and Inclusion at Crafton Hills College in Yucaipa, CA and I am looking for resources for HIV testing on campus, as well as presenters. Any information you could provide, would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you!
Someone from the County’s HIV program will contact you at the email address you provided. Thank you!
I currently work at a program for substance abuse and behavioral young adults. I would like to schedule a presentation on HIV and STD’s. We are located in Redlands CA
Hi Ishmael, Public Health will be in contact with you.
Hi I want to know where can I take my son check for std’s and hub for free since he doesn’t have medical of insurance
Hi Nora, you can call 1-800-722-4777 to make an appointment for all clinical services, including STD testing.
Hello
I am trying to get in contact with someone about having a Mobile Unit come out to a community event my Non profit is having in August. Can someone help me?
Hi Brittany, please call Lana Culp, Public Information Officer for Public Health at 909.387.9147