Free take-home HIV tests and information at two locations in Yucca Valley on Friday (6/27)

In collaboration with GreaterThanHIV.org – the Morongo Basin Healthcare District will be at Walgreens and the New Pharmacy in Joshua Tree from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 pm on Friday (6/27) to provide information about HIV along with a free 20 minute self-test. You can learn about the importance of testing for HIV exposure, preventative measures you can take, and available treatment for HIV.

There is no appointment needed and the tests are free.

Men make up almost 87% of new diagnoses and 88% of cases of HIV in California, with unprotected sexual contact being the most prevalent way to contact HIV.

You can learn more about HIV by visiting GreaterThanHIV.org or stopping by Walgreens or the New Pharmacy tomorrow from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. If you have questions about your health you can visit the Morongo Basin Healthcare District at mbhdistrict.org.

Walgreens in Yucca Valley
58133 29 Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley, CA 92284

New Pharmacy in Yucca Valley
57725 29 Palms Hwy #209, Yucca Valley, CA 92284

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Robert Haydon is the Online News Editor at Z107.7 He graduated from University of Oregon's School of Journalism, with a specialty in Electronic Media.