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Chicago Tribune (12.19.08) - Monday, December 22, 2008
Tracy Swartz
In 2006, the most recent year for which data are available, 1,557 Chicagoans were diagnosed with HIV. That is down from 1,994 new diagnoses in 2000. New AIDS diagnoses dropped from 976 in 2000 to 754 in 2006. Brown said he expects the trend to continue as more people get screened for STDs, including HIV, and thus avoid further transmission.
CDPH plans to boost its HIV rapid testing outreach in the coming year, said Brown. Currently, 94 sites across the city offer testing, not including private hospitals and doctors. "We recommend everyone know their status, whether you're in a high-risk situation or a low-risk situation," he said. More than 22,000 Chicagoans have HIV/AIDS, CDPH data show.
In addition to HIV and other STD screening, the city's clinics provide free condoms, medical care, mental health assistance, partner notification, counseling, and STD education. "Getting information is key," said Brown.
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