Free HIV Testing This Week in Washington, D.C.

Sadly, with an estimated one in 20 adults in DC now infected with HIV, several organizations are launching a new effort to get more people tested to prevent the disease from spreading.

The groups are offering free tests as part of Get Yourself Tested Week, leading up to National HIV Testing Day on Sunday, June 27.

Throughout the week, and weekend, anyone can have the free HIV test.

Get Yourself Tested Week is hosted in ten major cities, including DC. Sponsoring organizations range from the Centers for Disease Control to MTV, and include the Kaiser Foundation and Planned Parenthood. Read more of this post