DOH-Bay will provide HIV Rapid Testing at eight sites in seven counties during one-week period

Panama City, Fla.— The Florida Department of Health in Bay County will provide confidential HIV Rapid Testing for FREE in support of National HIV Testing day. National HIV Testing Day is June 27, 2017. The tests will be available in seven Panhandle counties. Rapid, confidential screenings are available for HIV, Hepatitis C, and Syphilis. Results are available in about 15 minutes.

“It’s Important to know your status, whether your result is positive or negative, we can help. If you test positive, know that times have changed. Science has advanced medication options for those who are HIV positive. If you are negative your mind is at ease, not knowing is behind you. Most importantly you need to know how to protect yourself to prevent HIV infection.”, said Rick Vitale, DOH-Bay HIV AIDS Program Coordinator.

Below is the schedule of dates, times, and locations for the free HIV tests.

Holmes County
Friday, June 23
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Piggly Wiggly of Bonifay
911 N. Waukesha St.
Bonifay, FL

Washington County
Monday, June 26
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Piggly Wiggly of Chipley
1264 Church Ave.
Chipley, FL

Bay County
Tuesday, June 27
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  

Florida Department of Health Bay County
597 W. 11^th St.
Panama City, FL

Goodwill of Panama City
2826 Thomas Dr.
Panama City, FL

Jackson County
Wednesday, June 28
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Habitat for Humanity ReStore
4736 US Highway 90
Marianna, FL

Gulf County
Thursday, June 29
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p. m. EST
Dollar General Market
550 Highway 98 #D
Port Saint Joe, FL

Calhoun County
Friday, June 30
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Florida Department of Health Calhoun County
19611 State Road 20 West
Blountstown, FL

Liberty County
Friday, June 30
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. EST
Florida Department of Health Liberty County
10971 Spring Street
Bristol, FL