Yuma County offers free HIV testing

The Board of Supervisors recently proclaimed December 1 as World AIDS Day.

The county will be offering free HIV testing and screening among other services at different locations during the week of December 1.

Yuma County officials issued a press release November 21 announcing the proclamation and services.

According to the release, the Centers for Disease Control recommend everyone between ages 15 to 65 years of age to be tested at least once in their lifetime.

For more information you can call the county at (928) 317-4540 or visit their Reproductive Health Clinic at 2200 W. 28th Street in Yuma. You can also learn more about HIV/AIDS and how to prevent this disease by visiting any of the following websites: www.aids.gov www.thebody.com www.cdc.gov/hiv www.AZDHS.gov

Below is the information for upcoming testing and screening clinics.

Tuesday November 29 th 2016

Yuma County Library San Luis Branch

1075 N. 6th Ave.

San Luis, AZ 85349

10:00AM – 4:00PM

Wednesday November 30 th 2016

Yuma County Library Somerton Branch

240 Canal Street Somerton, AZ 85350

10:00AM – 4:00PM

Thursday December 1 rd 2016

Yuma County Health District

2200 W. 28 th St Yuma, AZ 85364

Auditorium

9:00AM – 4:00PM

Friday December 2 th 2016

Yuma County Library Foothills Branch

13226 E. South Frontage Rd.

Yuma, AZ 85367

10:00AM – 4:00PM