EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14\/CBS4) \u2014 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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
“The only way to do that is to get tested,” Ariana Rodarte with La Fe Care Center said.<\/p>\n
The center offers free HIV testing on Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.<\/p>\n
RECOMMENDED: <\/a>El Paso grapples with rising food insecurity as Opportunity Center seeks community support<\/a><\/p>\n For those engaging in frequent sexual activity or substance use, testing is recommended every one to three months.<\/p>\n Raising awareness about AIDS is “super important,” as many people may be unaware of their status due to a lack of symptoms.<\/p>\n “Sometimes it can look like a simple cold, but truly the best way to know is to get tested,” Rodarte added.<\/p>\n La Fe Care Center is located at 1505 Mescalero Dr. in East El Paso. <\/p>\n