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HEALTH: HIV Screening Draws 1,000 Chicago Teens

January 5th, 2009

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A youth health forum on Chicago’s South Side Saturday drew more than 1,000 teenagers who were tested for HIV/AIDS and other diseases, The Chicago Tribune reports. Within 20 minutes, following a simple saliva swab, the youths learned their HIV status before receiving a T-shirt, candy or a pen. Even those who said they were not sexually active took advantage of the free screening, according to the Tribune. “It’s good to get them in the habit, even if they haven’t been sexually active,” said Regina Hampton, a case manager for Circle Family HealthCare Network, which administered the screenings. “You can get it from blood transfusions or a freak accident.” Saturday marked the second annual Teen Test Day, and organizers are saying it was even more successful than last year when the event drew 650 teenagers who were tested for HIV, which infects Black teens more than any other group. Teen Test Day is sponsored by the Metropolitan Area Group for Igniting Civilizations, a Chicago youth group.

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mrs king Said on January 6th, 2009

I am so proud that so many of our young black youths went out there on Saturday to get tested. You guys really did a wonderful job. You need to spread the word for next year and keep people aware that HIV is out there and once you get it it’s yours to keep.

Young Folks a job well done.



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