Are you positive you’re negative?
It can be scary to face the possibility that you may have HIV, but the only way to know for sure is to get tested. The sooner you know your status, the sooner you can receive treatment and protect yourself and your partner. Early detection and treatment can help slow down damage to your immune system and prevent risk of cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, liver disease and cancer.
Free HIV Testing with Immediate Results*
Cobb & Douglas Public Health offers free HIV testing at our Acworth-Kennesaw, Douglasville, Marietta and Smyrna locations.
The test is performed via finger prick and results may be available in as few as 60 seconds. All HIV testing, treatment and results are always confidential.
Patients can make an appointment or walk-in Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
For questions call: 770-514-2815.
*Cost covered by grant funds.
What is PrEP?
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (or PrEP) is a type of medication that can prevent you from getting HIV if you are exposed to it through sex or injection drug use. It is available in pill or shot form and can be given by a healthcare provider. It is appropriate for people who are HIV-negative and are at high risk of getting HIV.
Studies have shown that PrEP reduces the risk of getting HIV from sex by about 99% when taken daily. Among people who inject drugs, PrEP reduces the risk of getting HIV by at least 74% when taken daily. Safer sex practices like condoms are also an important prevention strategy, especially if PrEP is not taken consistently.
How can I get started on PrEP?
Make an appointment (select PrEP Initiation/Continuation) or call 770-514-2300 for more information.
Free HIV Testing at Four Convenient Locations*:
Acworth-Kennesaw Public Health Center
770.514.2815
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Marietta Public Health Center: Building A
770.514.2815
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Douglas Public Health Center
770.514.2815
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Smyrna Public Health Center
770.514.2815
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*Cost covered by grant funds.
You can make an appointment by calling 770-514-2815 or request an appointment online.
HIV Self-Test Kits:
Kits are available at the Marietta Health Center and during outreach events. A mail option is also available. Kits can be requested at: https://sendss.state.ga.us/ords/sendss/!hivcasemanagement.pretestsurvey1
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