Latinos Unite! Let’s stay Healthy! Get Tested for HIV
Latinos Unidos y Saludables! Hazte la prueba del VIH
SPECIAL SATURDAY HIV TESTING HOURS
The Edge LGBTQ Drop-in Center at Tri-City Health Center in Fremont will be open SATURDAY October 15th from 10-2 for HIV testing only!
For additional information please call 510-713-6690
National Latino AIDS Awareness Day 2011
FACTS:
- Hispanics/Latinos represent 16% of the population but account for an estimated 18% of people living with HIV and 18% of new infections.
- Hispanics/Latinos progress to AIDS faster than any other racial or ethnic group with 42% being diagnosed with AIDS within 12 months after learning of their positive HIV status compared to 34% late diagnosis among white non-Hispanic and 35% among blacks
- HIV is TREATABLE. Taking the test is the only way to KNOW your STATUS. It's quick, easy and FREE!
