What Are the Health Department and Community Organizations Doing to Combat HIV in New York City?
The Health Department funds an array of programs to educate New Yorkers about how to protect themselves from HIV and other STDs. Efforts to prevent infection, and support those who become infected, are under way in all five boroughs. • The Department is working with community groups, medical providers, and others to promote risk reduction through reducing the number of partners and increasing the use of condoms. The Department distributes more than 3 million free condoms each month. The distinctive NYC Condom is available not only through Health Department clinics and community organizations but through retail establishments and entertainment venues, including bars, clubs and restaurants. For information on where to find them, visit www.nyccondom.org. • Anyone age 12 or older can get can get free, confidential, anonymous HIV testing and STD treatment at the Health Departments 10 STD clinics. Services are available without parental notification and without regard to insurance or immigra
