Contact:

Elizabeth Howell

Development and Public Relations

(212) 545-2404

ehowell@chnnyc.org

New York, NY – June 30, 2010 - New York City is the center of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. 1 in 70 New Yorkers around you are infected. 1 in 4 people with HIV do not know they are positive.

Watch our video "Knowledge is Power"© to learn more about the importance of knowing your status. "Are you positive you are negative?"

Community Healthcare Network offers HIV counseling and testing at all of our nine health center locations, and on our mobile unit. Testing is free, confidential, and fast, with results in 20 minutes.