DOH-PALM BEACH RECOGNIZES NATIONAL HIV TESTING DAY 2023

Palm Beach County, Fla. – June 27th commemorates National HIV Testing Day, an annual observance highlighting the importance of HIV testing. This year’s theme is “Take the Test and Take the Next Step,” which emphasizes that knowing your HIV status helps you choose options to stay healthy. The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach (DOH-Palm Beach) encourages everyone to take the opportunity to get tested and learn about available HIV treatment and prevention options.

Studies have shown that providing antiretroviral therapy (ART) as early as possible after diagnosis improves a patient’s health, reduces transmission, and can eventually lead to undetectable HIV viral loads. People can reduce their risk for HIV by using appropriate prevention strategies, such as taking pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), using protection, and getting tested regularly.

 HIV prevention and treatment starts with knowing your status, which means getting tested. DOH- Palm Beach offers routine HIV testing by appointment or walk-in as well as PrEP services by appointment. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call DOH-Palm Beach at 561-840-4500.

***In recognition of National HIV Testing Day, please see the list of local Palm Beach County events below this release.***

Protect yourself. Get tested. Know your status. Learn what is next.

 We have the power to both prevent and treat HIV. Visit  KnowYourHIVStatus.com to learn about testing options in your area or to order a free at-home HIV testing kit mailed directly to the address of your choice. For more information, call 1-800-FLA-AIDS or 1-(800) 352-2437; en español, 1-800-545-SIDA; in Creole, 1-800-AIDS-101.

About the Florida Department of Health

 The department, nationally accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board, works to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts.

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Follow DOH-Palm Beach on Twitter at @HealthyFLPBC. To learn more about DOH-Palm Beach programs, visit http://palmbeach.floridahealth.gov/.

National HIV Testing Day 2023 - Scheduled Palm Beach County Events

Sponsoring Agency: Midway Specialty Care

Date/Time: 6/27/23, 9:00am – 5:00pm

Location: 3307 S Congress Ave, Suite 130, Atlantis, FL 33462

Features: Free HIV Testing and Prizes

For more info: Tiffany Elias, 561-766-0590, telias@midwaycare.org

Sponsoring Agency: FoundCare

Date/Time: 6/27/23, 10:00am – 2:00pm

Location: 105 E. Ocean Ave, Lake Worth, FL 33462

Features: Free Rapid HIV/Syphilis and HCV Tests, Gift Card Incentives, Promotional Items

For more info: Brittany Henry, 561-472-9160 ext. 127, bhenry@foundcare.org

Sponsoring Agency: FoundCare Participating Agency: Walgreens Date/Time: 6/27/23, 10:00am – 2:00pm

Location: 101 N. Main St. Belle Glade, FL 33430

Features: Free Rapid HIV Tests, Promotional Items and More

For more info: Brittany Henry, 561-472-9160 ext. 127, bhenry@foundcare.org

Sponsoring Agency: FoundCare

Date/Time: 6/27/23, 10:00am – 2:00pm

Location: 1500 NW Avenue L, Suite A, Belle Glade, FL 33430

Features: Free Rapid HIV Tests, Promotional Items and More

For more info: Brittany Henry, 561-472-9160 ext. 127, bhenry@foundcare.org

Sponsoring Agency: FoundCare

Date/Time: 6/27/23, 10:00am – 2:00pm

Location: 2330 S. Congress Avenue, Palm Springs, FL 33406

Features: Free Rapid HIV Tests, Promotional Items and More

For more info: Brittany Henry, 561-472-9160 ext. 127, bhenry@foundcare.org

Sponsoring Agency: FoundCare

Date/Time: 6/27/23, 10:00am – 2:00pm

Location: 1901 S. Congress Avenue, Suite 100, Boynton Beach, FL 33426

Features: Free Rapid HIV Tests, Promotional Items and More

For more info: Brittany Henry, 561-472-9160 ext. 127, bhenry@foundcare.org

Sponsoring Agency: Families First of Palm Beach County

Date/Time: 6/27/23, 10:00am – 2:00pm

Location: 1123 Crestwood Blvd, Lake Worth, FL 33460

Features: Free HIV Testing, Free Gift Cards, Free, Pregnancy Testing, Free Program Enrollment, Prizes, Giveaways and Much More

For more info: Ashaki Sypher, 561-318-4225 or 561-721-2887, asypher@familiesfirst.org

Sponsoring Agency: Health Council of Southeast Florida

Participating Agency: Walgreens

Date/Time: 6/27/23, 10:00am – 7:00pm

Location: 2200 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33409

Features: Free Rapid HIV Testing, Condoms, Giveaways, Linkage to COVID-19 Vaccines, Linkage to Opioid Prevention Resources

For more info: Taylor Santiago, 561-323-8541, tsantiago@hcsef.org | Amanda Stevens, 561- 844-4220 ext. 2700 or 561-323-0381, astevens@hcsef.org | Ashnika Ali, 561-323-0459, aali@hcsef.org

Sponsoring Agency: Health Council of Southeast Florida

Participating Agency: Walgreens

Date/Time: 6/27/23, 10:00am – 7:00pm

Location: 4560 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33417

Features: Free Rapid HIV Testing, Condoms, Giveaways, Linkage to COVID-19 Vaccines, Linkage to Opioid Prevention Resources

For more info: Taylor Santiago, 561-323-8541, tsantiago@hcsef.org | Amanda Stevens, 561- 844-4220 ext. 2700 or 561-323-0381, astevens@hcsef.org | Ashnika Ali, 561-323-0459, aali@hcsef.org

Sponsoring Agency: Compass LGBTQ+ Community Center

Date/Time: 06/27/23, 10:00am – 7:00pm

Location: 201 N Dixie Hwy, Lake Worth, FL 33460

Features: Free Rapid HIV Testing, Linkage to PrEP, Free Safer Sex Kits, Free Swag!

For more info: Dylan Brooks, 561-533-9699 ext 4004 or 561-358-3434, dylan@compassglcc.com

Sponsoring Agency: Compass LGBTQ+ Community Center

Participating Agency: Walgreens

Date/Time: 06/27/23, 10:00am – 7:00pm

Location: 399 N Congress Avenue, Boynton Beach, FL 33426

Features: Free Rapid HIV Testing, Linkage to PrEP, Free Safer Sex Kits, Free Swag!

For more info: Dylan Brooks, 561-533-9699 ext 4004 or 561-358-3434, dylan@compassglcc.com

Sponsoring Agency: Monarch Health Services Participating Agency: Bridges at Northwood Date/Time: 6/27/23, 11:00am – 12:00pm

Location: 4111 N. terrace Dr. West Palm Beach, FL 33407

Features: Free Testing, Wellness Check and Education

For more info: Fabianka De Jesus, 561-523-4589 or 561-248-1157, fdejesus@monarchhealth.org

Sponsoring Agency: Midway Specialty Care Center

Date/Time: 06/27/23, 11:00am – 6:00pm

Location: 1515 North Flagler Drive Suite 200 West Palm Beach, Florida 33401

Features: Free Rapid HIV Testing, Same Day PrEP or HIV Treatment Visits with Providers, Free Swag!

For more info: Jenn Kuretski, 561-249-2279

 Sponsoring Agency: Campbell Health Solutions

 Date/Time: 6/27/23, 4:00pm – 8:00pm

 Location: 2090 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd, Suite 301, West Palm Beach, FL 33409

 Features: HIV/STD Testing and Incentives

 For more info: Richardo Jackson, 561-208-6595, RJackson@campbellhealth.org

Sponsoring Agency: Health Council of Southeast Florida

Participating Agency: Florida Career College Date/Time: 6/28/23, 9:00am – 1:00pm

Location: 1743 N Congress Ave, Boynton Beach, FL 33426

Features: Free Rapid HIV Testing, Condoms, Giveaways, Linkage to COVID-19 Vaccines, Linkage to Opioid Prevention Resources

For more info: Taylor Santiago, 561-323-8541, tsantiago@hcsef.org | Amanda Stevens, 561- 844-4220 ext. 2700 or 561-323-0381, astevens@hcsef.org | Ashnika Ali, 561-323-0459, aali@hcsef.org

Sponsoring Agency: Oceana Community Health, Inc

Participating Agency: Walmart

Date/Time: 06/28/23, 10:00am – 2:00pm

Location: 101 N Congress Avenue, Lake Park, FL 33403

Features: Free HIV Testing and Counseling, Free PrEP Consultation with Provider, Free Health Screenings, Free Wellness Exams

For more info: Dr. Youssef Motii, 772-255-3477, info@oceanahealth.org

Sponsoring Agency: Health Council of Southeast Florida

Participating Agency: Walmart

Date/Time: 06/28/23, 10:00am – 2:00pm

Location: 101 N Congress Avenue, Lake Park, FL 33403

Features: Free Rapid HIV Testing, Condoms, Giveaways, Linkage to COVID-19 Vaccines, Linkage to Opioid Prevention Resources, Blood Pressure, Vision Screenings, Eyeglass Cleanings, Lung Sounds, BMI, Basic Skin Exams

For more info: Taylor Santiago, 561-323-8541, tsantiago@hcsef.org | Amanda Stevens, 561- 844-4220 ext. 2700 or 561-323-0381, astevens@hcsef.org | Ashnika Ali, 561-323-0459, aali@hcsef.org

Sponsoring Agency: Health Council of Southeast Florida

Participating Agency: Victory City Church

Date/Time: 6/28/23, 10:30am – 1:00pm

Location: 163 W 20th St, Riviera Beach, FL 33404

Features: Free Rapid HIV Testing, Condoms, Giveaways, Linkage to COVID-19 Vaccines, Linkage to Opioid Prevention Resources

For more info: Taylor Santiago, 561-323-8541, tsantiago@hcsef.org | Amanda Stevens, 561- 844-4220 ext. 2700 or 561-323-0381, astevens@hcsef.org | Ashnika Ali, 561-323-0459, aali@hcsef.org

Sponsoring Agency: Health Council of Southeast Florida

Participating Agency: Church by the Glades Date/Time: 6/28/23, 12:00pm – 2:00pm Location: 127 S M St, Lake Worth, FL 33460

Features: Free Rapid HIV Testing, Condoms, Giveaways, Linkage to COVID-19 Vaccines, Linkage to Opioid Prevention Resources

For more info: Taylor Santiago, 561-323-8541, tsantiago@hcsef.org | Amanda Stevens, 561- 844-4220 ext. 2700 or 561-323-0381, astevens@hcsef.org | Ashnika Ali, 561-323-0459, aali@hcsef.org

Sponsoring Agency: Campbell Health Solutions

Date/Time: 6/28/23, 1:00pm – 6:00pm

Location: 2090 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd, Suite 301, West Palm Beach, FL 33409

Features: HIV/STD Testing and Incentives

For more info: Richardo Jackson, 561-208-6595, RJackson@campbellhealth.org

Sponsoring Agency: Health Council of Southeast Florida

Participating Agency: Health First Pharmacy Date/Time: 6/28/23, 3:00pm – 5:00pm

Location: 6266 S Congress Ave, Lake Worth, FL 33462

Features: Free Rapid HIV Testing, Condoms, Giveaways, Linkage to COVID-19 Vaccines, Linkage to Opioid Prevention Resources

For more info: Taylor Santiago, 561-323-8541, tsantiago@hcsef.org | Amanda Stevens, 561- 844-4220 ext. 2700 or 561-323-0381, astevens@hcsef.org | Ashnika Ali, 561-323-0459, aali@hcsef.org

Sponsoring Agency: Health Council of Southeast Florida

Participating Agency: Florida Career College Date/Time: 6/29/23, 9:00am – 1:00pm

Location: 1743 N Congress Ave, Boynton Beach, FL 33426

Features: Free Rapid HIV Testing, Condoms, Giveaways, Linkage to COVID-19 Vaccines, Linkage to Opioid Prevention Resources

For more info: Taylor Santiago, 561-323-8541, tsantiago@hcsef.org | Amanda Stevens, 561- 844-4220 ext. 2700 or 561-323-0381, astevens@hcsef.org | Ashnika Ali, 561-323-0459, aali@hcsef.org

Sponsoring Agency: Health Council of Southeast Florida

Participating Agency: True Fast Outreach Ministries Date/Time: 6/29/23, 9:00am – 1:00pm

Location: 638 6th St, West Palm Beach , FL 33401

Features: Free Rapid HIV Testing, Condoms, Giveaways, Linkage to COVID-19 Vaccines, Linkage to Opioid Prevention Resources

For more info: Taylor Santiago, 561-323-8541, tsantiago@hcsef.org | Amanda Stevens, 561- 844-4220 ext. 2700 or 561-323-0381, astevens@hcsef.org | Ashnika Ali, 561-323-0459, aali@hcsef.org

Sponsoring Agency: Health Council of Southeast Florida

Participating Agency: Church by the Glades

Date/Time: 6/29/23, 10:00am – 12:00pm

Location: 127 S M St, Lake Worth, FL 33460

Features: Free Rapid HIV Testing, Condoms, Giveaways, Linkage to COVID-19 Vaccines, Linkage to Opioid Prevention Resources

For more info: Taylor Santiago, 561-323-8541, tsantiago@hcsef.org | Amanda Stevens, 561- 844-4220 ext. 2700 or 561-323-0381, astevens@hcsef.org | Ashnika Ali, 561-323-0459, aali@hcsef.org

Sponsoring Agency: Campbell Health Solutions

Date/Time: 6/29/23, 1:00pm – 6:00pm

Location: 2090 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd, Suite 301, West Palm Beach, FL 33409

Features: HIV/STD Testing and Incentives

For more info: Richardo Jackson, 561-208-6595, RJackson@campbellhealth.org

Sponsoring Agency: Health Council of Southeast Florida

Participating Agency: Azure Estates

Date/Time: 6/29/23, 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Location: 1555 M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Riviera Beach, FL 33404

Features: Free Rapid HIV Testing, Condoms, Giveaways, Linkage to COVID-19 Vaccines, Linkage to Opioid Prevention Resources

For more info: Taylor Santiago, 561-323-8541, tsantiago@hcsef.org | Amanda Stevens, 561- 844-4220 ext. 2700 or 561-323-0381, astevens@hcsef.org | Ashnika Ali, 561-323-0459, aali@hcsef.org

Sponsoring Agency: Health Council of Southeast Florida

Participating Agency: The Soup Kitchen

Date/Time: 6/30/23, 8:30am – 12:30pm

Location: 8655 Boynton Beach Blvd, Boynton Beach, FL 33472

Features: Free Rapid HIV Testing, Condoms, Giveaways, Linkage to COVID-19 Vaccines, Linkage to Opioid Prevention Resources

For more info: Taylor Santiago, 561-323-8541, tsantiago@hcsef.org | Amanda Stevens, 561- 844-4220 ext. 2700 or 561-323-0381, astevens@hcsef.org | Ashnika Ali, 561-323-0459, aali@hcsef.org

Sponsoring Agency: Health Council of Southeast Florida

Participating Agency: Victory City Church

Date/Time: 6/30/23, 10:30am – 1:00pm

Location: 163 W 20th St, Riviera Beach, FL 33404

Features: Free Rapid HIV Testing, Condoms, Giveaways, Linkage to COVID-19 Vaccines, Linkage to Opioid Prevention Resources

For more info: Taylor Santiago, 561-323-8541, tsantiago@hcsef.org | Amanda Stevens, 561- 844-4220 ext. 2700 or 561-323-0381, astevens@hcsef.org | Ashnika Ali, 561-323-0459, aali@hcsef.org

Sponsoring Agency: Health Council of Southeast Florida

Participating Agency: Bryant Park

Date/Time: 6/30/23, 11:00am – 1:00pm

Location: 100 S Golfview Road, Lake Worth, FL 33460

Features: Free Rapid HIV Testing, Condoms, Giveaways, Linkage to COVID-19 Vaccines, Linkage to Opioid Prevention Resources

For more info: Taylor Santiago, 561-323-8541, tsantiago@hcsef.org | Amanda Stevens, 561- 844-4220 ext. 2700 or 561-323-0381, astevens@hcsef.org | Ashnika Ali, 561-323-0459, aali@hcsef.org

Sponsoring Agency: Campbell Health Solutions

Date/Time: 6/30/23, 1:00pm – 6:00pm

Location: 2090 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd, Suite 301, West Palm Beach, FL 33409

Features: HIV/STD Testing and Incentives

For more info: Richardo Jackson, 561-208-6595, RJackson@campbellhealth.org

Sponsoring Agency: Health Council of Southeast Florida

Participating Agency: El Bodegon # 2

Date/Time: 6/30/23, 2:30pm – 4:30pm

Location: 6128 S Congress Ave, Lantana, FL 33462

Features: Free Rapid HIV Testing, Condoms, Giveaways, Linkage to COVID-19 Vaccines, Linkage to Opioid Prevention Resources

For more info: Taylor Santiago, 561-323-8541, tsantiago@hcsef.org | Amanda Stevens, 561- 844-4220 ext. 2700 or 561-323-0381, astevens@hcsef.org | Ashnika Ali, 561-323-0459, aali@hcsef.org