Free HIV/AIDS Testing in Illinois

In recognition of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day on Feb. 7, the Lake County Health Department will offer free HIV testing from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at three locations: in Waukegan, at the Belvidere Medical Building, 2400 Belvidere Rd., and at the Grand Avenue Health Center, 3010 Grand Ave.; and in North Chicago, at the North Chicago Health Center, 2215 14th St. According to the department, blacks represent about 8 percent of the county's population but almost 43percent of its HIV/AIDS cases. For more information, telephone 847-377-8450.

The Friends of AIDS Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for HIV positive individuals and empowering people to make healthy choices to prevent the spread of the HIV virus. To learn more about The Friends of AIDS Foundation, please visit: http://www.friendsofaids.org.


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