The Bronx Knows
The Bronx Knows is a large-scale public health initiative to increase voluntary HIV testing so that every Bronx resident learns his or her HIV status and has access to quality care and prevention.
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A Message from Mayor Bloomberg
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An Introduction to The Bronx Knows
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Bronx-Wide HIV Testing Initiative
NEW!!!! News from The Bronx Knows, Fall/Winter 2009 (PDF)
News from The
Bronx Knows
, Summer 2009 (PDF)
The Bronx Knows Partners
The Bronx Knows: At-a-Glance (PDF)
Other languages:[Español](PDF)
HIV Testing Sites and Services
Search by zipcode, neighborhood or click on the map to see testing sites throughout the Bronx.
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What is the Bronx-wide HIV Testing Initiative?
The goal of the Bronx-wide HIV Testing Initiative is to increase HIV testing, so that every Bronx resident learns his or her HIV status and has access to quality care and prevention services.
GOAL 1: Test every Bronx resident between the ages of 18-64 for HIV who has never been tested.
GOAL 2: Identify undiagnosed HIV-positive persons in the Bronx and link them to care.
Who is being tested?
- All adults ages 18-64 who have never been tested or
who has not been tested in the last 12 months.
- Persons who have ongoing risk. They should be tested at least annually.
Who is doing the testing?
Colleges and universities, community-based organizations, community health centers, correctional facilities, NYC Department of Health STD and TB clinics, faith-based organizations, and hospitals.
Who is organizing the Initiative?
The New York City Department of Health has teamed up with community-based organizations, hospitals, and community health clinics in the Bronx to carry out this initiative.
Why is the initiative beginning in the Bronx?
The Bronx is known for having great collaborative relationships between community organizations and medical providers.
New York City has one of the highest HIV rates in the United States.
The Bronx has been hit especially hard.
“The Bronx has the opportunity to lead the city in the fight against HIV/AIDS by being the first borough to have all residents tested. This will set a model not only for the city but for the whole country.”
Thomas R Frieden, MD, MPH
Commissioner
NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
How Can you get involved?
Get tested!
To find out where you can get tested, see the list of testing sites above or call 311 for help locating the site closest to you.
Remember to tell your friends and family to get tested too!
Remember these important ways you can prevent HIV transmission:
Practice your ABCs when it comes to sex:
A = Abstain-don't just do it. Be sure you are ready to deal with the responsibilities that come along with having sex.
B=
Be Faithful (if you have sex)
C= Condoms- if you are going to have sex, be sure to use a condom every single time.
Never share needles if you inject drugs. Use a new, sterile needle and "works" every time.
For information on how to get help, call 311.
News of Note
DOHMH Health Alert #20:False Positive Oral Fluid Rapid HIV Testing in NYC STD Clinics
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Bureau of HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control
40 Worth St.
New York, NY 10013
E-mail: bronxtesting@health.nyc.gov
List is updated regularly.
Bronx testing sites interested in being included on this list should e-mail:bronxtesting@health.nyc.gov.
