Monday, October 21, 2013

Understanding the Affordable Care Act

Do you still have questions about the Affordable Care Act (also known as Obamacare)?

The Washington Post has put together a variety of consumer posts, frequently asked questions and chats into one location. This is a great place to find answers to your questions about how the Affordable Care Act will affect you. An online calculator will help you determine how much insurance will cost, the plans are detailed and there is advice from health care experts. If you have any questions at all about the Affordable Care Act, the Washington Post's resources will be the right place to look for answers.

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

AIDS Walk Atlanta


THE 23RD ANNUAL WALK IS 5 DAYS AWAY!   

IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO
REGISTER TODAY AND START FUNDRAISING!


   

 Sunday, October 20, 2013
 join us for our 23rd annual AIDS Walk Atlanta & 5K Run in Piedmont Park!


A big event.  A bigger cause.
Every Life Deserves Hope.


Miss USA 2012, Nana Meriwether, is proud to be our
AIDS Walk Atlanta & 5K Run 2013 Spokesperson--watch her tell you why!






Monday, October 7, 2013

Free HIV Testing Services at AID Gwinnett

Learning your HIV status is important to keeping you and your loved ones healthy. Persons who test HIV negative will learn more about how to protect themselves from infection. Persons who learn they are HIV positive will be linked to care services that can keep them healthy for many years and  learn how to prevent spreading the virus to others.

The Ric Crawford Clinic provides both anonymous and confidential HIV testing using the OraQuick Advance Rapid Test  orasuretechnologies
The HIV test is simple enough. No needles-just a quick mouth swab and 20 minutes later you will be award of your HIV status.The testing is accompanied by HIV Prevention Counseling to help reduce future risks for HIV infection or transmission. Condoms provided.
Walk-in testing services are provided on:
Tuesdays from 9 am-7:30 pm
Thursdays from 9am-4pm &
1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month from 9:00 am-11:30am
 The average wait time is usually less than 10 minutes.
Prior to having an oral, rapid HIV test, please do not chew gum, eat, or drink fluids (including water) a minimum of 15 minutes prior to the test.
For more information contact: HIVtest@rcclinic.org