Pence declared last month a public health disaster emergency exists in Scott County. Today, a total of 89 HIV-related cases have been identified, according to the release.
Intravenous drug users will be able to exchange their used needles for clean ones at the One-Stop-Shop at the Community Outreach Center, 2277 W. Frontage Road, in Austin, according to the release.
Hours of operation will be 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mon-Sat. and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday.
The program is set to expire April 25 and will be reevaluated at that time.
The program is for Scott County residents only..
Participants will receive enough needles for one week and can bring the used needles in to exchange for clean ones, according to the release.
Health workers there will collect basic demographic information and talk to individuals about substance abuse treatment as well as prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS.
The One-Stop Shop is open to provide free HIV testing, vaccinations against tetanus, hepatitis A and B, and information about HIV and hepatitis prevention, treatment and resources, according to the release.
The One-Stop Shop Info Line is (317) 605-1480.