Ask an Expert: Why Is It Important to Know Your HIV Status and How Can I Get Tested?

This article is part ofHealth Divide: HIV, a destination in our Health Divide series.

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Verywell Health: Why is it important to know your HIV status?

HIV is apublic health issue.

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Verywell Health: How do I get tested?

See a healthcare provider to get tested, whether thats in a physicians office or a community health center.

Weve advanced so much in HIV awareness and education.

Now we have a lot of community-based organizations in cities with high populations to conduct rapid HIV testing.