To increase the awareness of HIV, hepatitis C (HepC), diabetes and hypertension/heart disease, Helping Others in a Positive Environment (HOPE Inc.) will be conducting HIV, HepC and chronic disease screenings with informational tables at different locations throughout the Thomas-St. John District during the month of January.
The goal of these screenings is to reduce the spread of HIV and HCV while decreasing risk factors associated with diabetes and hypertension/heart disease in the community.
The free health screenings will take place at the following locations:
Jan. 18 at the Frenchtown Community Center
Jan. 21 at Myrah Keating Smith Community Health Clinic
Jan. 27 at Emancipation Garden Fire Station
Jan. 30 at Julius Sprauve School