Free HIV testing, Milwaukee Health Dept. teams up with Walgreens [Video]

MILWAUKEE – While getting tested for HIV may sound scary, it’s a preventative measure that can keep you and others safe.

“Testing positive for HIV is not a death sentence, not at all,” said Caitlyn Stockhausen, Disease Intervention Specialist Coordinator for the City of Milwaukee.

It’s a message meant to be heard today, June 27, HIV Testing Awareness Day.

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“HIV you don’t really have too many symptoms until later stages, so you don’t want to rely too much on expecting symptoms,” added Stockhausen.

The Milwaukee Health Department is partnering with Walgreens today to provide free testing.

“We had somebody come in right away, so we had a couple tests so far, and we’ve done a lot of distribution of materials,” added Stockhausen.

Those materials like condoms, prevention services, and of course, testing.

“In 2023, the numbers dipped slightly, but they’re …