June 27, 2009 has been designated as National HIV Testing Day in an effort to promote awareness and encourage people to get tested and start early treatment. National HIV Testing Day is an annual campaign coordinated by The National Association of People with AIDS (NAPWA) which is the oldest national AIDS organization, as well as the first network of people living with HIV/AIDS in the world. Currently, the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) estimates that 1 out of 5 people living with HIV in the U.S. are unaware of their condition. Early detection enables infected persons to benefit from life-saving treatments and protect the health of family and loved ones. Click this link to locate a testing site near you.
Locally, you can search the Capital Area District Library catalog for resources on HIV and AIDS or, visit the CDC’s list of links to web resources for further information. Check CADL’s Health Local Links for a listing of area test sites and the June 24, 2009 issue of the City Pulse for local coverage.
