EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — In observance of World AIDS Day 2025, on Monday, the La Fe Care Center offered free HIV testing at a health event in El Paso’s Segundo Barrio.
According to the clinic, more than one hundred El Pasoans were infected with HIV over the past three years, emphasizing the importance of knowing one’s HIV status.
“The only way to do that is to get tested,” Ariana Rodarte with La Fe Care Center said.
The center offers free HIV testing on Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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For those engaging in frequent sexual activity or substance use, testing is recommended every one to three months.
Raising awareness about AIDS is “super important,” as many people may be unaware of their status due to a lack of symptoms.
“Sometimes it can look like a simple cold, but truly the best way to know is to get tested,” Rodarte added.
La Fe Care Center is located at 1505 Mescalero Dr. in East El Paso.
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