COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) – The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is offering free testing for HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) at several public health departments Thursday.
DHEC is offering this option in recognition of STD Awareness Week and National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.
You can view a listing of DHEC’s local health departments by clicking here.
While DHEC is offering free testing on April 11, the department encourages routine tests for those at risk of exposure to STDs. Young people especially are encouraged to get tested. In 2022, 82.5% of South Carolina chlamydia cases and 69% of gonorrhea cases were diagnosed in those under age 30.
The department encourages those interested in taking advantage of this service to schedule an appointment by calling 855-4-SCDHEC or by using their online web chat.
Click here for more information and resources on HIV and STDs.
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DHEC holds free STD testing at most SC public health departments
