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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 25, 2026
\nMedia Contact: Bryan Hooten, 804-807-1727, bryan.hooten@vdh.virginia.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

National HIV Testing Day is June 27<\/p>\n

RICHMOND, Va. \u2014 In recognition of National HIV Testing Day<\/a>, Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) encourage community members to know their status. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV<\/a>) is a sexually transmitted infection (STI<\/a>) and can also spread through injection drug use. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) everyone ages 13-64<\/a> should get tested for HIV at least once. People with certain risk factors should get tested more often.<\/p>\n

\u201cProtecting your sexual health is self-care,\u201d said Richmond and Henrico Health Districts STI\/HIV Prevention Supervisor Stephanie Mbengue. \u201cRichmond and Henrico Health Districts are here to support you!\u201d<\/p>\n

HIV testing is available through a healthcare provider\u2019s office, local health departments, pharmacies, and community organizations. To find a testing facility near you, visit rhhd.gov\/VA-HIV-testing<\/a>.<\/p>\n

STI\/HIV services at RHHD clinics<\/h2>\n

RHHD offers clinic-based<\/a> STI screening and HIV testing appointments at its Cary St.<\/a>, Henrico East<\/a>, Henrico West<\/a>, and Mosby Resource Center<\/a> 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.
\nRHHD offers pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP<\/a>) services at its Henrico East<\/a> and Cary St.<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n

Support for people living with HIV<\/h2>\n

People living with HIV needing support from the Virginia Medication Assistance Program<\/a> (VAMAP) can call\u202f855-362-0658. Data from 2023<\/a> show that Richmond City had the second highest rate of new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 people (respectively, by health district) in Virginia.<\/p>\n

# # #<\/p>\n

Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) are sister public health agencies serving our connected communities. Our mission is to protect health, champion equity, and partner to address local needs.<\/p>\n

rhhd.gov<\/a> | henrico.gov\/health<\/a> | RHHD Facebook<\/a> | IG: @richmondcity_hd<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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