The Know Now Organization announces revolutionary 24-hour service to general public
(Houston, Texas) - In the spirit of National HIV Testing Day on June 27, 2006, The Know Now Organization (TKNO) is pleased to announce the launch of its innovative rapid HIV testing service. It is a physician-based organization that provides rapid HIV testing (20 minute results) 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, in the comfort, privacy, and convenience of one’s own home or chosen location. The metropolitan areas are rapidly expanding and currently include: Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Miami, and Washington D.C. Los Angeles, Philadelphia, New Orleans, and Oakland/San-Francisco will be added very soon. On National HIV Testing Day, TKNO will give a number of free tests in each participating city. Radio stations will have the opportunity to award their audiences with free tests throughout the day (a $100 value).
People utilizing the service call TKNO directly to get tested at 1-877-411-TKNO (8566). Within a few hours, the TKNO staff will be there to perform the only FDA approved, oral HIV antibody test. Each test is done confidentially and offered anonymously in most states. Pre and post-test counseling along with local resources will be provided. The KNOW CARDtm is a unique tool that will be given to each client documenting their results. “It will help empower people to demonstrate the commitment they have to know their status as well as put them in a position to demand the same level of responsibility from any partner or potential partner,” said Dr. Frederick Brown, company CEO.
“We are excited to bring this much needed service to the public to help prevent the transmission of the HIV virus,” stated Dr Brown. “For a variety of reasons, a lot of people just don’t get tested as frequently as they should. Some are concerned about privacy issues in our public health clinics or physician offices, while others would simply want to be tested and educated in the comfort of their own home. We have also found that often times getting to the doctor or clinic is not feasible when the need to know the status of themselves or perhaps even their partner arises, such as evenings, weekends, or even if they are out of town. Convenience is therefore a big part of what we have to offer with our service. TKNO will help break down some of the barriers to people getting tested.”
The Know Now Organization was incepted in early 2005, and has been preparing to launch its services since January 2006. Currently, there are approximately one million Americans infected with HIV, and approximately 250,000 (>25%) of those positive individuals are not aware of their status. It is the mission of TKNO to decrease the number of people who are not aware of their status and ultimately help reduce the spread of HIV.
For More information, visit www.tkno.org
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