Almost 1 in 8 people are unaware that they are infected with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). Even with advances in treatment, approximately 50,000 people get infected each year.
One way to stop the spread of the disease is to be aware of your status: be tested, and if positive, to take preventive measures. Check out 5 Things You Need to Know About HIV Awareness.
For questions or more information about HIV testing at Lourdes HealthSystem, contact Kira Berstecher at 856-668-8232, or at berstecherk@lourdesnet.org. Additional information about HIV infection can also be found on the CDC’s website at CDC HIV Testing.