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News

Don’t just think HIV….keep testing too!

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It's World AIDS day today - which is an opportunity to remember and celebrate the tremendous advances in HIV care. 

Our Sexual Health Team work tirelessly to expand HIV testing within the Trust and in the local Calderdale Community. 

We can all support them by not just 'Thinking HIV' but 'Testing for HIV'.  Early diagnosis significantly improves outcomes and reduces overall lifetime healthcare costs. 

So, let’s keep testing!  See our team's dedicated website pages for information here. https://sexualhealth.cht.nhs.uk/information-and-advice/hiv-testing-pep

Medical Secretary - Sexual Health Services, Liz Todd added, "Some of the team endured Parkrun at Shroggs Park to raise HIV awareness last week but someone forgot to mention the hills!"