The Putnam County Health Department, in partnership with Westchester Medical Center’s Teen Mobile Van, will host its second annual Teen Health Day on Friday, Dec. 4, at the Carmel Fire Department, 94 Gleneida Avenue. The event takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The health department will provide free, confidential screenings for HIV, Hepatitis C, STDs and pregnancy as well as mental health and substance abuse referrals to anyone ages 13 to 24. A number of community organizations will be present to answer questions.

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