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Loretto Hospital offering free rapid HIV testing this month
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The free screenings are available on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to uninsured or underinsured residents of Austin and surrounding neighborhoods.
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The free screenings are available on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to uninsured or underinsured residents of Austin and surrounding neighborhoods.
A community vaccination event will be held Jan. 22 at the 15th Police District.
Free testing will be offered from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 19-22 at Friendship Baptist Church, 5200 W. Jackson Blvd., and Jan. 27-30 at 2nd Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 5729 W. Chicago Ave.
The testing will take place Nov. 8 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 5051 W. Chicago Ave. In addition to testing, other community services, including a mask giveaway, haircuts for children, a pre-Thanksgiving meal and Narcan distribution, will occur.
Stop by La Follette Park, at 1333 N. Laramie Ave., Oct. 30 from 12 to 4 p.m. Learn about community resources and get free masks, hand sanitizer and youth bike helmets.
Stop by the 29th Ward Veteran’s Peace Garden at 5413 W. Madison St. from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. to get tested.Seasonal flu shots and blood pressure checks also will be available, and fresh produce, bottled water, toilet paper, soap and face masks will be distributed.
Testing will be done from 12 to 4 p.m. at 1333 N. Laramie Ave. Free masks, hand sanitizer and youth bike helmets also will be available.
The city shut down the Columbus Park testing site in July. Residents can be tested at four other Austin locations, including Loretto Hospital and PCC Community Wellness Center.
Testing will take place Sept. 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at La Follette Park, 1333 N. Laramie. Get free masks, hand sanitizers and youth bike helmets.
Stop by Bethel New Life, 1140 N. Lamon Ave., between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Aug. 13 to get a non-painful mouth swab. Results are expected in three to five days. You may register to reduce your wait time.