National HIV Testing Day

Friday, June 27, 2008 is National HIV Testing Day!

ARCS is involved with our community partners in each county we serve to recognize the importance of knowing your HIV status. Not all events were able to be scheduled on HIV Testing Day itself, however, so please note the date and time if you plan on attending.

Dutchess

Community Health Fair

New Hope Community Center
221 Smith Street
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

Thursday, June 26, 2008 from 2:00 to 6:00 pm

Featuring HIV testing, blood pressure and other health screenings, the Red Cross Bloodmobile, the mobile Mammogram van, and a host of other health and wellness demonstrations, screenings and information. For more information, contact Skip Paynter at (845) 471-0707.

Sullivan

All events held on Friday, June 27, 2008

Health Fair and Free Testing
Hudson River HealthCare
23 Lakewood Avenue
Monticello, NY 12701

11:00 am to 3:00 pm

Followed by a community barbeque at 3:00 pm! Food, face-painting, balloons and giveaways! For more information, contact Randy Harris at (845) 794-2010 or Elaine Farrell at (845) 791-8871.

Free Testing
Planned Parenthood
14 Prince Street
Monticello, NY 12071

12:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Free Testing - Anonymous Tests Available!
Sullivan County Public Health Services
50 Community Lane
Liberty, NY 12754

2:30 pm to 4:30 pm

All events held in collaboration with the Sullivan County AIDS Task Force.

Westchester

Free Rapid HIV Testing at The LOFT!

The LOFT
180 East Post Rd.
White Plains, NY 10601

Friday, June 27, 2008 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm

Because knowing your HIV status is better than sweating about it... ARCS' Gay Mens Health Educator will offer free rapid HIV testing at The LOFT, the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center. Confidential and quick tests are available from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Need some motivation? Get tested and receive free movie tickets and gift cards to popular area stores! Appointments are encouraged but walk-ins are welcome!

To make an appointment or for more information, contact Paul Moccio at (914) 785-8280.

Incentives provided by Project W.A.V.E.

Free Rapid Testing in Mount Vernon

MOSAIC Center
137 South 4th Ave.
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 699-1025

Friday, June 27, 2008 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

Need some motivation? Get tested and receive free giveaways like movie tickets and gift cards to popular area stores! Appointments are encouraged but walk-ins are welcome!

To make an appointment, contact Sharon Murdock at (914) 699-1025.

Incentives provided by Project W.A.V.E.

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