Media Release

This release sent at the request of the Alachua County Health Department.

ALACHUA COUNTY, FL - February 1^st through February 5^th, 2010 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Alachua County Health Department will be observing National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (February 7^th).  The theme for this year is "HIV/AIDS Prevention-A Choice and a Lifestyle!"  In support of this important public health initiative, the Alachua County Health Department (224 SE 24^th Street, Gainesville) will be providing free and confidential HIV counseling and testing. The free test utilizes the OraQuick Advance finger stick test and citizens will only have to wait 20 minutes for their HIV results. 

Call 352-334-7960 to schedule a free and confidential HIV OraQuick test. 

For general media inquiries, contact Bobby Davis at 352-334-7964.

For more information, visit http://www.alachuacountyhealth.com/.

The goal of the Alachua County Health Department is to promote, protect, maintain and improve the health and safety of all citizens and visitors.