June 25, 2026
Media Contact: Bryan Hooten, 804-807-1727, bryan.hooten@vdh.virginia.gov

National HIV Testing Day is June 27

RICHMOND, Va. — In recognition of National HIV Testing Day, Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) encourage community members to know their status. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) and can also spread through injection drug use. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) everyone ages 13 – 64 should get tested for HIV at least once. People with certain risk factors should get tested more often.

“Protecting your sexual health is self-care,” said Richmond and Henrico Health Districts STI/HIV Prevention Supervisor Stephanie Mbengue. “Richmond and Henrico Health Districts are here to support you!”

HIV testing is available through a healthcare provider’s office, local health departments, pharmacies, and community organizations. To find a testing facility near you, visit rhhd.gov/VA-HIV-testing.

STI/HIV services at RHHD clinics

RHHD offers clinic-based STI screening and HIV testing appointments at its Cary St., Henrico East, Henrico West, and Mosby Resource Center clinics. Appointment times vary by location and are scheduled on a first-come, first-serve basis. There are no walk-in appointments available. Fees may apply.

RHHD offers pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) services at its Henrico East and Cary St. clinics. PrEP is a medication that reduces a person’s chances of contracting HIV. Virginia residents who want to know if PrEP is right for them should call the RHHD PrEP team at 804-482-5493 and leave a voicemail. The team will return voicemails within two business days.

Support for people living with HIV

People living with HIV needing support from the Virginia Medication Assistance Program (VAMAP) can call 855-362-0658. Data from 2023 show that Richmond City had the second highest rate of new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 people (respectively, by health district) in Virginia.

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