DHEC Conducting HIV Testing for Aids Awareness

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is conducting free HIV testing, say officials.

According to health officials, DHEC is partnering with community-based organizations to sponsor HIV testing events this week in observance of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day on Feb. 7.

For more information about National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day events, including local HIV testing sites, call DHEC’s AIDS/STD Hotline at 1-800-322-AIDS (1-800-322-2437), or visit DHEC’s website at: http://www.scdhec.gov/stdhiv .