In recognition of World AIDS Day on December 1, The Florida Department of Health in Martin County is hosting a series of outreach events to offer free testing for HIV/STDs and Hepatitis C.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 36-million people are living with HIV worldwide. In the United States, it is estimated that more than 1-million people are living with HIV and 1 in 7 don’t know it. Increasing testing and treatment are the first steps to stopping the spread of the virus.

Free HIV/STD & Hepatitis C testing available: no appointment is needed

• Stuart, Friday, December 7, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Florida Department of Health, Martin County, 3441 SE Willoughby Blvd.

• Indiantown, Tuesday, December 11, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Florida Department of Health, Martin County, 16401 SW Farm Rd.

• Stuart, Monday, December 17, 3:00 – 5:00 pm
Golden Gate Center for Enrichment, 3225 SE Dixie Highway