News Release
For Immediate Release
Contact: Irene G. Warren, Director of Development
March 11, 2004
(937) 374-5626 or 1-866-858-3588
GREENE COUNTY COMBINED HEALTH
DISTRICT
PARTICIPATING IN A PILOT PROJECT
TO PROVIDE FREE 20-MINUTE HIV TESTS
(Xenia,
OH) Mark A. McDonnell, Health Commissioner, Greene County Combined Health
District, announced that the Health District is participating in a pilot project
with the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) to provide free 20-minute HIV tests.
The
pilot project scheduled for February through August 2004, provides a free
20-minute OraQuick HIV test. The test is very simple and includes only a finger
stick. Results are provided within a 20-minute time period. The 20-minute test
is only being offered at the Health District Office, located at 360 Wilson
Drive, Xenia. Appointments are needed and can be made by calling 937-374-5600 or
1-866-858-3588.
GCCHD
provides HIV/AIDS education, confidential and anonymous testing and counseling
services to anyone over the age of 13 free of charge. Additional HIV/AIDS
testing sites include: TCN Behavioral Health Center, Xenia, 937-375-8870;
Fayette County Health Department, Washington Court House, 740-335-5910; Clinton
County Health Department, Wilmington, 937-382-7221; and Warren County Health
Department, Lebanon, 513-695-1229. For university students the following testing
sites are available: Antioch College, Yellow Springs, 937-769-1130; Central
State University, Wilberforce, 937376-6134; Wilberforce University, Wilberforce,
937-708-5506; and Wright State University, Fairborn, 937-775-5252.
For
additional information regarding HIV/AIDS education, testing and counseling
services, contact Greene County Combined Health District, HIV/AIDS Specialist,
Shernaz Reporter at 937-374-5600 or 1-866-858-3588, extension 5617.
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