World AIDS Day Free Testing Centers

Can you think of a better way to observe World AIDS Day than by getting tested? 

There are three locations in Baltimore County where you can get tested, and get results in 20 minutes. (See below.)

For more information on World AIDS Day visit the Aids.gov website. 

Testing locations: 

Drumcastle Government Center
6401 York Road - *Third Floor
Baltimore, MD 21212
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
**Testing will take place in the building
and not on the testing van**

Essex Health Center
1538 Country Ridge Lane
Baltimore, MD 21221
2 to 4 p.m.

Hiss United Methodist Church
8700 Harford Road.
Parkville, MD 21234
6 to 9 p.m.

Gov. Martin O'Malley issued the following statement on the importance of the international day of awareness: 

“World AIDS Day is an opportunity for all of us to remember the millions of lives lost to and affected by HIV/AIDS. It is also an opportunity to strengthen our commitment to fight this disease, erase the stigma and educate one another about its effects, and honor all those working to find a cure.

“Here in Maryland, the tragedy of the AIDS epidemic is something that has hit us hard. And there’s no way to sugarcoat it: even though we’re ranked number 1 for the percentage of PhD’s, we are number 4 in terms of the rate of AIDS cases reported per year among our population. Since the beginning of this epidemic, we have lost 18,000 of our neighbors to this disease.

"While many of our neighbors are dealing with this tragic disease, Maryland is at the forefront in the fight against HIV/AIDS.  We have the potential to be that force that unlocks in the words of Dr. Jeffrey Sachs, ‘the weapons of mass salvation.’ Some of the key breakthroughs in the fight are happening right here in Maryland. We’re a long way from winning this fight, but we’re moving forward by harnessing the healing potential of our State’s greatest asset – and that is the talents, the creativity, and the imagination of one of the most diverse group of people that have ever come together around this challenge.”

Will you get tested? What do you think about the World AIDS Day initiative? TELL US IN THE COMMENTS!