Martin County - Monday October 17, 2022: The Florida Department of Health is offering free testing on Tuesday, October 18, from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm at 16401 SW Farm Road in Indiantown. Additional testing will be offered Friday October 21 in Stuart from 9:00 am -1:00 pm at 3441 SE Willoughby Blvd. in Stuart.
Results are available in 15 minutes and no appointment is needed.
The only way to know your status is to get tested and anyone who would like to be tested is welcome to come and learn more about HIV, STDs and Hepatitis C.
Early identification of HIV and STDs increase chances for better health outcomes.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends everyone between the ages of 13 and 64 be tested at least once in their lifetime. People at higher risk should be tested more often.
Learn more about testing and recommendations: https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/basics/hiv-testing/getting-tested.html
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.
For more information about the Florida Department of Health visit: www.FloridaHealth.gov.