Illinois Program Uses Text Messaging To Encourage HIV Testing

The Illinois Department of Health has launched a program, “Text 2 Survive,” that uses cell phone text messaging to encourage residents to be tested for HIV, NBC Chicago reports. Through the program, individuals can send a text message to a designated number with their ZIP code and receive a reply that provides the nearest HIV testing center’s contact information.

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Filed under: HIV / AIDS on June 22nd, 2009