Photo Story

Local Leaders Take HIV Test

California Assemblymember Anthony Portantino is tested using an oral HIV test. [Staff Photo: Sang-hee Oh]

Photo by SANG-HEE OH
Published: Saturday, June 27, 2009 | 12:58 PM

Shown at the event: Pasadena Public Health Dept. Director Dr. Takashi Wada, Pasadena Mayor Bill Bogaard, Pasadena Star-News Opinion Paged Editor Steve Scauzillo, Planned Parenthood Pasadena Chapter CEO Sherri Bonner, Assemblymember Anthony Portantino, Pasadena City College Boardmember Geoff Baum, and Gino Sund, Chair of the Altadena Town Council.

California Assemblymember Anthony Portantino, who represents the Pasadena area, promoted the importance of HIV testing by being tested himself along with a number of other local leaders on June 27, National HIV Testing Day.

The procedure was a rapid result oral test administered by the Pasadena Public Health Department and AIDS Service Center.

Portantino said in a press release that “The HIV/AIDS epidemic continues to negatively impact our world, our country and our communities. In observance of National HIV Testing Day, the event will raise awareness about the importance of HIV testing, prevention, and treatment.”

In-depth Report coming Sunday morning, June 28th

MAKE A COMMENT