DOH-Miami-Dade Recognizes World AIDS Day – December 1
In recognition of World AIDS Day, the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County has partnered with Miami-Dade County, Miami-Dade Transit, City of Homestead, Florida International University and other local partners to host free community awareness events to offer HIV rapid testing and STD screening.
December 1: Community Meeting Commemorating World AIDS Day
Event: The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County will be collaborating with the City of Homestead, WeCare of South Dade and Three Virtues Organization to commemorate World AIDS Day
Address: William F. Dickinson Community Center: 1601 N. Krome Ave, Homestead, FL 33030
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
December 1: Florida International University (FIU) – Resource Fair
Event: STD and HIV Testing and Resource Fair
Address: 11200 SW 8th St., Miami, FL 33199
The Resource Fair will be held in the Graham Center Pit and STD/HIV testing will be held between the Gold and Blue parking garage, in front of the MARC building
Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
December 1: Florida International University (FIU) – Block Party
Event: STD and HIV Testing
Address: 11200 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33199 (Panther Hall and Parkview)
Time: 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
December 2: World AIDS Day: Take the Train…Take the Test at Government Center Metrorail Station
Event: STD and HIV Testing and Health Fair
Address: 101 NW First Street, Miami, FL 33128
Time: 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
On December 1, people throughout the world observe World AIDS Day, an opportunity for the global community to honor those living with HIV – the families, friends, caregivers, and communities who support them and those who have lost their lives to AIDS. DOH-Miami-Dade encourages individuals to get tested for HIV. If you are living with HIV/AIDS, we encourage you to seek medical care. Getting tested and treated can save your life and prevent new infections.
For more information, please visit www.flhealth.gov and www.testmiami.org or contact the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County’s HIV/AIDS Program at
305-643-7420.
