Jackson County Health Department is offering free, confidential HIV and Hepatitis C testings for area residents from 2 to 6 p.m. Monday.

The testing, which will be offered at the same time every Monday through Dec. 28, will be conducted in the outpatient care center at Schneck Medical Center, 411 W. Tipton St.

Appointments may be made by calling the health department at 812-522-6474 but are not required. Testing normally requires 30 minutes, but there may be a longer wait determined by the demand.