DHEC Offering Free HIV/STD Testing Today

Free HIV and STD testing is available this Thursday at public health departments, part of the STD Awareness Week and National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day initiatives by DHEC. In 2022, health officials said most chlamydia and gonorrhea cases in South Carolina were diagnosed in individuals under 30.

DHEC encourages routine testing. For appointments, call 855-472-3432 or use the online Web Chat. Oconee ((864) 882-2245) and Pickens ((864) 898-5965) Health Departments are open weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.