Preventing disease, promoting wellness, protecting health.



Our Mission
To empower individuals and communities to preserve and protect their health and to improve the health status of Harvey County by preventing disease and promoting health.


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HIV Testing/Counseling

Provides free confidential HIV screening and counseling for individuals in Harvey County

HIV testing is completed four times per year in partnership with the Wichita KU School of Medicine and the Ryan White program.

  • Free confidential screening for HIV with results in 20 minutes.
  • A trained and qualified staff with many years of experience will provide testing and counseling services to you.
  • We are bilingual in English and Spanish.
  • Parental consent NOT required.
  • Call 316-283-1637 for the testing schedule and to make an appointment.

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316 Oak St — PO Box 687 — Newton Kansas 67114
(316) 283-1637 — (800) 414-4244


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