Media Release

This press release put out at the request of the Alachua County Health Department.

ALACHUA COUNTY, FL - October 12^th through October 16th, 2009 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Alachua County Health Department will be observing National Latino HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (October 15^th).  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 more information, click here or contact Bobby Davis at 352-334-7964 or Robert_Davis@doh.state.fl.us.

For media inquiries, contact Paul Myers, Assistant Director, Alachua County Health Department at 352-334-8892.

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