Health & Fitness

Pasco County Dept. of Health Offers Free HIV, Hepatitis C Testing

The first event will take place Tuesday, Aug. 23 from 4-7 p.m.

The Florida Department of Health in Pasco County invites the public to take part in free, rapid HIV and Hepatitis C testing events. The first event will take place Tuesday, Aug. 23 from 4-7 p.m. at the Spirt of Life Church, located at 4133 Thys Rd. in New Port Richey. The second event will take place Friday, Aug. 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Department of Health clinic, located at 10841 Little Rd. in New Port Richey.

Results from the rapid test will be available within 20 minutes. Questions can be directed to the Florida Department of Health in Pasco County Prevention Team via (727) 619-0260.

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