Residents have an opportunity this afternoon to take advantage of free health testing in Mount Pleasant.
Henry County Public Health is offering free HIV and sexually transmitted infection, or STI, testing today through the Outreach Prevention Services program.
Testing will be available from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Public Health Office, 106 North Jackson Street in Mount Pleasant.
Public health officials remind residents that many sexually transmitted infections have no symptoms, meaning individuals may not know they are infected. They say regular testing is an important step in protecting personal health and preventing the spread of infections to others.
Those interested are encouraged to stop in during the scheduled hours to take advantage of the free testing opportunity.