Virtual Media Tour Interviews

National HIV Testing Day Awareness VMT

June 27th 2025

Upcoming VMT

National HIV Testing Day Awareness

DATE: JUNE 27TH, 2025

TIME: 9AM TO 1PM EST

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INTERVIEW: Patricia Couto, MD, Infectious Diseases, Orlando Health

(Bilingual Spanish & English)

SUMMARY: National HIV Testing Day (NHTD), first observed on June 27, 1995, serves as an important reminder for individuals to take charge of their health by getting tested for HIV. On this day, we encourage everyone to understand their HIV status and connect with essential care and treatment services. Dr. Patricia Couto, a board-certified and fellowship-trained infectious disease specialist at Orlando Health, will discuss innovative tools and strategies designed to improve HIV testing outreach and address disparities in care.

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