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Testing in the City: So what's the 411?

 

In lieu of a recent article citing that Just 30 percent of Americans with HIV have it under control, even though most of them know they are infected.

Also important to this complex dilemma is the fact that  the challenge of continuing to address an estimated 4000 Arkansans whom meet the threshold of not having labs performed or engaging a primary care physician is critical in the fight to decrease infections in the state not to mention the concept of achieving a zero infection generation.
        

This conundrum could be a frightening problem because drugs can control the AIDS virus, keep people healthy and greatly reduce the odds they’ll infect someone else. But people with untreated HIV will get sicker and can die — and are much more likely to spread the virus.

 

Yet amidst all the window dressing of a testing initiatives and linkage to care verbiage, central to this issue are some critical bullet points that must be spotlighted for discussion and solutions. Although there have been great strides put forth, its could be concluded that high profile campaigns and other educational pursuits have all but fallen short in their intended goals. Ranging from individual knowledge of  access points to the capacity of area agencies to continue to offer such services within the changing scope of there missions and resources.

 

Historically, some testing has occurred in non-traditional area such as bars, book stores and other local venues. However, this approach has been plagued with numerous challenges and barriers that have included deteriorated relationships with bar owners, poor continuity, lackluster media campaign engagement, stigma and complacency of the population, no matter the orientation, is a definite factor in raising awareness.

 

COP 24/7 has been on the forefront of offering our platform for the most up to date information, links, video and commentary on HIV and AIDS. Currently this site also includes a Test Locator widget that will allow users to identify testing sites closes to their zip codes. Plus in the margins of the platform, we have provided additional links to specific information portals that have a array of resources and tools for end users to further educate, empower and get involved in their health care. In continuing our mission to share information we have included the following testing opportunities below:

 

1. Planned Parenthood of the Heartland
   Little Rock Health Center

   5921 W 12th St Ste B & C

   Little Rock, AR 72204

   United States

   855-841-7526

   Services Offered:
   

   • Chlamydia Test
   • Conventional HIV Blood Test
   • Gonorrhea Test
   • Hepatitis B Vaccine
   • Herpes Test
   • HPV Vaccine
   • Rapid HIV Oral Test
   • Syphilis Test
2. Arkansas Deparment of Health
   Central Public Health Region
   Pulaski County Health Unit Central Little Rock

   3915 W 8th St

   Little Rock, AR 72204

   United States

   501-280-3100

   Services Offered:
   

   • Chlamydia Test
   • Conventional HIV Blood Test
   • Free HIV Test
   • Gonorrhea Test
   • Hepatitis B Vaccine
   • HPV Vaccine
   • Rapid HIV Oral Test
   • Syphilis Test
3. Living Affected Corporation

   401 N Maple

   Ste A

   Little Rock, AR 72214

   United States

   Services Offered:
   

   • Free HIV Test
   • Rapid HIV Oral Test
4. Jefferson Comprehensive Care Systems Incorporated
   Open Hands Clinic

   1225 Dr Martin Luther King Dr

   Little Rock, AR 72202

   United States

   501-244-2121

   Services Offered:
   

   • Chlamydia Test
   • Conventional HIV Blood Test
   • Gonorrhea Test
   • Hepatitis A Vaccine
   • Hepatitis B Vaccine
   • Syphilis Test
5. Arkansas AIDS Foundation

   523 S Louisiana St

   Ste 216

   Little Rock, AR 72201

   United States

   501-376-6299

   Services Offered:
   

   • Rapid HIV Blood Test
   • Rapid HIV Oral Test
6. Arkansas Department of Health
   Central Public Health Region
   Pulaski County Health Unit - North Little Rock

   2800 Willow St

   North Little Rock, AR 72114

   United States

   501-791-8551

   Services Offered:

   • Chlamydia Test
   • Conventional HIV Blood Test
   • Gonorrhea Test
   • Hepatitis A Vaccine
   • Hepatitis B Test
   • Hepatitis B Vaccine
   • Herpes Test
   • HPV Vaccine
   • Rapid HIV Oral Test
   • Syphilis Test

   
   
If you did not find the appropriate service organization, click National Organizations to see a list of commercial organizations that provide testing services for a fee across the country. You may also contact CDC-INFO at 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636) for assistance. Locally you can contact Arkansas RAPPS at 501-349-7777 or LinQ for Life at 501-404-4799 for more navigation or counseling information.