FoundCare Inc. to Offer Free HIV Testing at Multiple Palm Beach County Locations

Events Planned to Raise Awareness for National HIV Testing Day

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – FoundCare, Inc., a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center, is offering free HIV tests at multiple locations throughout Palm Beach County during the week of June 26 in recognition of National HIV Testing Day. Free Hepatitis C tests will be offered, as well. FoundCare always offers free testing at its West Palm Beach, Delray Beach and Belle Glade locations, and will offer extended testing hours at its West Palm Beach location throughout the week.

The Centers for Disease Control has designated June 27 as National HIV Testing Day, an opportunity to unite partners, health departments and other organizations to raise awareness about the importance of HIV testing and early diagnosis of HIV. Testing ensures people know their status and get linked to available treatment resources, including those offered by FoundCare, such as counseling services, follow-up appointments and medication.

During the week of June 26, FoundCare will set up several testing sites across the county to offer free tests to anyone aged 14 or older. Trained testing staff will be offering saliva tests and finger-stick blood tests, both of which show results in 20 minutes. Safer sex resources and educational brochures will also be on hand at the testing locations. The tests are confidential and available without an appointment.

According to the CDC, one in seven people with HIV in the U.S. do not know they have it. “A key component of health services is to prevent disease transmission, so we are proud to have our highly trained staff providing these free tests and educating clients on safe sex, sexually transmitted infections and Hepatitis C,” said Marie Presmy, FoundCare’s Director of Programs. “It’s important to know your HIV and Hepatitis C status, and we hope to reach as many people as possible with this free testing.”

Free, walk-in testing will be provided at the following locations (please note that dates and times vary).

June 26, 2017

FoundCare West Palm Beach

2330 South Congress Avenue, West Palm Beach, 33406

8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

St. Ann’s Church

310 Olive Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

8:30 AM to 10:00 AM

Palm Beach State College
Palm Beach Gardens Campus
3160 PGA Boulevard, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
11:00 AM to 2:00 PM

June 27, 2017

FoundCare West Palm Beach

2330 South Congress Avenue, West Palm Beach, 33406