Wake County Public Health is providing free at-home sexually transmitted infections test kits at multiple locations across the county. No appointment or personal information is required. The initiative is intended to reduce barriers like cost, transportation, and privacy concerns, according to the Wake County.
Wake County Commissioner Tara Waters emphasized the value of the free sexually transmitted infections testing service, stating, “We know barriers like cost, transportation and privacy concerns often prevent people from getting tested, by providing this free service we’re making STI testing more accessible and empowering our community to take proactive steps in protecting their health.” Kits are available Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Wake County Public Health Center in Raleigh, the Wake County Departure Regional Center, the Wake County Eastern Regional Center in Zebulon, the Wake County Northern Regional Center in Wake Forest, and the Wake County Southern Regional Center in Fuquay-Varina…