Free HIV Rapid Test on June 26, 2026, in Kewanee and Toulon

June 27th is National HIV Testing Day, and the Henry and Stark County Health Departments are encouraging residents to “level up your self-love” by checking their status. First Choice Healthcare Clinics in Kewanee and Toulon will offer free rapid HIV testing on Friday, June 26th, with walk-ins welcome at both locations. Staff also provide screening for other sexually transmitted infections, including chlamydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis, and syphilis—an important service, as syphilis cases remain a growing concern.

About 1.2 million people in the United States are living with HIV, and health officials say roughly 13 percent don’t know they have it. That means testing remains a key step in prevention and treatment. HIV continues to affect some communities more than others, including racial and ethnic minorities and gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men. In 2021, an estimated 32,100 new HIV infections occurred nationwide.

Confidential HIV and STI testing, counseling, educational materials, and prevention services are available through First Choice Healthcare Clinics in Kewanee at 110 North Burr Boulevard, 309-852-5272, and in Toulon at 120 East Court Street, 309-852-3115.