The St. Johns County Health Department will observe National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Days through Friday. Free testing will be given at the clinic on U.S. 1 South between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. HIV/AIDS is one of the leading causes of death for African Americans. In 2007, HIV/AIDS was the fourth leading cause of death for black men and the third leading cause of death for black women, age 25 to 44. home hiv test, home hiv kit, hiv self test. African Americans account for about 13 percent of the U.S. population and also account for about half of the people who contract HIV and are diagnosed with AIDS. This year’s theme, “Get Educated, Get Tested, Get Treated, Get Involved.” For more information, call 825-5055 extension 1123. Do you know your HIV status? If not, get tested.home hiv test, home hiv kit, hiv self test
