“Take the Test, Take Control”: Today is National HIV Testing Day
Every year on June 27th the National Association of People With AIDS (NAPWA) organizes National HIV Testing Day (NHTD), in partnership with other national and local groups. They do this to send the message to both those at risk and those already living with HIV that it is critical to know your HIV status. This year marks the 17th NHTD.
The CDC estimates approximately 21 percent of the 1.3 million Americans living with HIV are unaware that they have it. Voluntary HIV counseling and testing is the important first step in taking control and responsibility over ones health, their message for NHTD “Take the Test, Take Control” reflects this.
As the HIV epidemic turns thirty it is more important than ever to to heed their message.
- CMS National Coverage Determination NCD for Screening for HIV
- US Department of Health & Human Services National HIV Testing
- NAPWA National HIV Testing Day
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