AIDS Delaware Encourages People To Get Tested On National HIV Testing Day

On Monday, June 27, is National HIV Testing Day, and AIDS Delaware is encouraging people to get tested. It has announced on its website that it will have special hours allotted for testing at its Wilmington office.

AIDS Delaware is the first and largest AIDS Service Organization in the State of Delaware. According to their website, aidsdelaware.org, it has been supporting people with HIV/AIDS in the community since 1984. Over the last 30 years, AIDS Delaware it has become a not-for-profit agency working to promote health of the people in the community.  

The Washington Post reported that testing will happen from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and anyone who wants to get tested can RSVP on Facebook, set an appointment via their website, or walk in. The humanitarian group also said that the results will be ready minutes after blood sample is extracted.

The blood testing is part of the organization's campaign to spread awareness about HIV/AIDS. They encourage people to get tested by letting them know that the only way to have power to control one's health is through knowing. Sometimes, people infected with HIV/AIDS do not have symptoms, and even if you don't feel sick, it is best to seek treatment for HIV.

A person can only protect himself and others against HIV by knowing facts about the disease. This will help you make healthy decisions about sex, drug use, and other activities that can endanger you and your partners of having HIV.

According to The Charlotte Observer, if you are HIV-negative, you can take necessary measures to make sure you stay HIV-free. However, if you are HIV-positive, you can also take steps to have a healthier future. You can also take this chance to help protect other people.

Normal testing hours at the AIDS Delaware's Wilmington office starts at 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to noon on Friday. The organization also said that night and weekend testing is usually available by appointment.