Columbia Observes National HIV Testing Day

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO/PALSS) — National Testing Day will be observed around the country this year June 24th, and Palmetto AIDS Life Support Services (PALSS) wants to make sure you know your status, for free. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control estimates that more than 15,771 people are living with HIV/AIDS as of December 31, 2013. Richland and Charleston counties rank number one and two respectively. PALSS, the longest serving AIDS Service Organization in South Carolina, along with several community partners is participating in National HIV Testing Day 2014 to help ensure people are aware of their status. The campaign helps reach millions of Americans at risk for HIV infection with the message, ‘Take the test. Take control.’ Free and confidential HIV testing with results in as little as 10 minutes, will be available Tuesday, June 24th, from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm, at the Old Midlands Shopping Center/Edgewood Station Post Office, which is located at 2638 Two Notch Rd., Suite 108 in Columbia. Call 803-779-7257 for more information.