HIV/AIDS

Over 1.1 million people in the US are living with HIV, and 1 in 7 of them don’t know it. Florida Department of Health in Hernando County (DOH-Hernando) remains fully committed to fighting the spread of HIV in Florida and helping connect individuals who are positive with treatment and services.

DOH-Hernando offers HIV testing at no charge. Testing can be done anonymously (client is given a number) and all information is confidential. Call 352-540-6800 to schedule an appointment. 

HIV testing is free. If you have HIV, we can provide treatment for you if you have no insurance. We also assist clients with insurance. HIV medicine is available at no charge to those who are eligible.

Locations to Serve You

Spring Hill

7551 Forest Oaks Blvd., Spring Hill, FL 34606
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Brooksville

300 South Main St., Brooksville, FL 34601
Monday – Wednesday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

We can help you protect yourself against HIV. Services are available at both offices:

1. PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis): If you are concerned about a risk of exposure to HIV or worry you may become HIV positive, you can get pills to take every day to greatly lower your risk of getting HIV. The pills (called Truvada) are free at the health department in Spring Hill and Brooksville; office visits are available by appointment.
2. PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis): You take these pills for 28 days following a high-risk exposure to prevent HIV. You must start the pills within 72 hours of the exposure, so call or walk-in to the health department in Spring Hill and Brooksville as soon as you can.

PREP and PEP Locator

Find locations near you that can provide pre and post-exposure prophylaxis.