{"id":19838,"date":"2024-06-26T11:33:08","date_gmt":"2024-06-26T15:33:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/?p=19838"},"modified":"2024-06-26T11:38:05","modified_gmt":"2024-06-26T15:38:05","slug":"national-hiv-testing-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/2024\/06\/26\/national-hiv-testing-day\/","title":{"rendered":"RHHD Commemorates National HIV Testing Day June 27\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><\/div>\n<div><b>RICHMOND, VA<\/b> \u2014 Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) commemorate <a id=\"OWAa69d38ad-6c6e-adfc-23cf-f3a7b0f9a34d\" class=\"x_Hyperlink x_SCXW98568003 x_BCX0 x_OWAAutoLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiv.gov\/events\/awareness-days\/hiv-testing-day\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"1\">National HIV Testing Day<\/a> (NHTD) on June 27 by reminding members of the public who think they might be affected by <a id=\"OWA411b33b7-d041-7985-7315-f47646c44e20\" class=\"x_Hyperlink x_SCXW98568003 x_BCX0 x_OWAAutoLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/hiv\/about\/index.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"2\">HIV<\/a> to seek testing and to learn more about pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) treatment.<\/div>\n<div>\u201cYou are your own best reason for prevention,\u201d said Richmond and Henrico Health Districts Health Educator Bellamy Riley. \u201cPrevention is not always about what you\u2019re doing. Sometimes it\u2019s about what is going on in your community.\u201d<\/div>\n<div>RHHD encourages the public to receive HIV testing from their physician as part of regular appointments or from local health departments, pharmacies, and community organizations. Virginia residents can search for a testing facility near them at <a id=\"OWA21519201-22d8-fe46-13d5-75551edf0d03\" class=\"x_Hyperlink x_SCXW98568003 x_BCX0 x_OWAAutoLink\" href=\"https:\/\/vadoh.myresourcedirectory.com\/index.php?option=com_cpx&amp;common_id=1982&amp;task=search.query&amp;code=LF-4900.2400%2C+LF-4900.8000&amp;name=HIV-and-STI-Testing-icon-group\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"3\">rhhd.gov\/VA-HIV-testing<\/a>.<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>As part of its HIV and broader Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) prevention initiatives, RHHD offers clinic-based testing opportunities at its Cary St., Henrico East, and Henrico West Clinics. Call (804) 205-3501 Monday \u2013 Friday, 8 a.m. \u2013 5 p.m. to set up an appointment.<\/p>\n<p><b><a id=\"OWA8a29effe-84d3-182a-b93f-61684877ae3e\" class=\"x_Hyperlink x_SCXW98568003 x_BCX0 x_OWAAutoLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/clinical-services\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"4\">RHHD, Cary St. City Clinic<\/a><\/b><br \/>\n400 E. Cary St.<br \/>\nRichmond, VA 23219<\/p>\n<p>STI-only Appointments<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div>Mondays &amp; Wednesdays\u00a0\u2013\u00a08 a.m. \u2013 12 p.m. &amp; 1 \u2013 4:30 p.m.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>Fridays\u00a0\u2013\u00a08 a.m. \u2013 12 p.m.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div><b><a id=\"OWAb4f4df7c-18f6-c07e-d8ea-da62a789f00e\" class=\"x_Hyperlink x_SCXW98568003 x_BCX0 x_OWAAutoLink\" href=\"https:\/\/henrico.us\/locations\/east-health-clinic\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"5\">RHHD, Henrico East Clinic<\/a><\/b><br \/>\n1400 N. Laburnum Ave.<br \/>\nRichmond, VA 23223<\/div>\n<div>Combined STI\/Family Planning Appointments<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div>Mondays \u2013 8 a.m. \u2013 12 p.m., 12:30 \u00a0\u2013 4:30 p.m.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>Tuesdays \u2013 8 a.m. \u2013 12 p.m.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>Thursdays \u2013 8 a.m. \u2013 12 p.m., 12:30 \u2013 4:30 p.m.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div><b><a id=\"OWA0de30bb6-5902-f866-aa5c-1fdb58c16d60\" class=\"x_Hyperlink x_SCXW98568003 x_BCX0 x_OWAAutoLink\" href=\"https:\/\/henrico.us\/locations\/human-services\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"6\">RHHD, Henrico West Clinic<\/a><\/b><br \/>\n8600 Dixon Powers Dr<br \/>\nHenrico, VA 23228<\/div>\n<div>Combined STI\/Family Planning Appointments<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div>Wednesdays\u00a0\u2013\u00a08:15 a.m. \u2013 12 p.m.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>Residents may also seek out HIV\/STI in-person screening and treatment, along with a variety of other services at Mosby, Gilpin, and Southwood <a id=\"OWA294959f0-b1de-53b9-bca4-ffefd0489c4b\" class=\"x_Hyperlink x_SCXW98568003 x_BCX0 x_OWAAutoLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/resource-centers\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"7\">Resource Centers<\/a>. Virginia and Maryland residents can request a test by mail through this form: <a id=\"OWA73373ca8-1046-6930-77da-bdae9aab8c84\" class=\"x_Hyperlink x_SCXW98568003 x_BCX0 x_OWAAutoLink\" href=\"https:\/\/redcap.vdh.virginia.gov\/redcap\/surveys\/?s=77W7DKHHKJ\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"8\">rhhd.gov\/HIVhometest<\/a>.<\/div>\n<div>For more information about HIV testing in Virginia, please visit <a id=\"OWA77b4c6aa-1a58-1d22-ea43-2095894f9e6c\" class=\"x_Hyperlink x_SCXW98568003 x_BCX0 x_OWAAutoLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/disease-prevention\/testing-hepatitis-hiv-and-stds\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"9\">rhhd.gov\/VDH-HIV-info<\/a>.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>The NHTD theme for 2024 is &#8220;<b>Level up your self-love: check your status<\/b>.&#8221; According to the CDC, this theme emphasizes \u201cvaluing yourself, showing yourself compassion and respect, and honoring your health needs with self-love. Knowing your HIV status helps you choose options to stay healthy.\u201d<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\">###<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\"><i>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.<\/i><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\"><a id=\"OWA14f2cf8a-0b2b-f713-9044-45cb1b468a17\" class=\"x_Hyperlink x_SCXW98568003 x_BCX0 x_OWAAutoLink\" href=\"http:\/\/rhhd.gov\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"10\">rhhd.gov<\/a> | <a id=\"OWAd4a2fa49-2ab7-94c9-1752-6b773bede537\" class=\"x_Hyperlink x_SCXW98568003 x_BCX0 x_OWAAutoLink\" href=\"http:\/\/henrico.us\/health\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"11\">henrico.us\/health<\/a> | <a id=\"OWAbb1153ef-3cb6-c305-6e95-bb12d7f9d973\" class=\"x_Hyperlink x_SCXW98568003 x_BCX0 x_OWAAutoLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/RichmondCityHealthDistrict\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"12\">RCHD Facebook<\/a> | <a id=\"OWA78a8daa4-c0d3-aad9-44bc-de6aa74b507c\" class=\"x_Hyperlink x_SCXW98568003 x_BCX0 x_OWAAutoLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/HenricoCountyHealthDepartment\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"13\">HCHD Facebook<\/a> | IG: <a id=\"OWAb47bd62d-42f5-9c06-698a-85bac2f0a0fa\" class=\"x_Hyperlink x_SCXW98568003 x_BCX0 x_OWAAutoLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/richmondcity_hd\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"14\">@richmondcity_hd<\/a><\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>RICHMOND, VA \u2014 Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) commemorate National HIV Testing Day (NHTD) on June 27 by reminding members of the public who think they might be affected [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":383,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[22],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-19838","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pr"],"modified_by":null,"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - 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