| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 24, 2024 |
| Media Contact: Larry Hill, Northern Region PIO, 757-449-4287, larry.hill@vdh.virginia.gov |
Northern Virginia Task Force Organizes Free HIV Testing Opportunities Across the Region
(Northern, Va.)– In support of National HIV Testing Day on June 27, the Northern Virginia Regional STI/HIV Task Force is hosting free human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing across the region. Eleven testing events will be held by partner organizations on June 27 in locations including Alexandria, Fairfax, Ashburn and Reston.
Testing is free, confidential and fast. Identification and insurance information are not required.
In addition to free HIV testing, individuals can also receive guidance about safe sex and prevention of HIV, sexually transmitted infections and mpox. Individuals can also learn about ongoing protection from HIV through pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). Interpretation services for testing and counseling will be available.
All events throughout the region will be held on Thursday, June 27. Locations and times are listed below:
Falls Church - NovaSalud, 2946 Sleepy Hollow Road #3C
9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Culmore - 7-Eleven, 3337 Glen Carlyn, Falls Church
7 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Alexandria (Fairfax County) - Walgreens, 7692 Richmond Highway, Hybla Valley
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Alexandria (City) - Del Pepper Community Resource Center, 4850 Mark Center Drive, Floor 1
1 – 6:30 p.m.
Alexandria (City) for Alexandria City residents ages 12-19 ONLY - Alexandria High School Teen Wellness Center, 3330 King St.
1 – 4 p.m.
Alexandria (Fairfax County) - Mount Vernon Health Department, 8530 Richmond Highway, Suite 233 (This event will be on June 28)
8 a.m. – Noon
Herndon-Reston - Fairfax County Health District Office, 1850 Cameron Glen Drive, #100, Reston
1 – 4 p.m.
Fairfax - NovaSalud at George Mason University, 4469 Aquia Creek Lane, SUB 1, Suite 2300
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Manassas - Manassas Mall (indoor entrance next to Walmart) 8300 Sudley Road
3 – 7 p.m.
Ashburn - Loudoun County Health Department, 45201 Research Place, Suite 120
1 – 4 p.m.
Leesburg - Leesburg Health Clinic, 102 Heritage Way, NE, Suite 100
8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1–4:30 p.m.
Note: Additional dates throughout the week for Fairfax County can be found in the links.
For questions about the testing locations or information about at-home testing options, visit the event webpages, available in English and Spanish.
The Northern Virginia STI/HIV Task Force is made up of 11 businesses and organizations dedicated to preventing HIV infections and offering support by ensuring individuals have access to HIV and STI testing and treatment services.
For more information on HIV, visit the VDH website at vdh.virginia.gov/disease-prevention/hivprevention or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at cdc.gov/hiv.
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PIO Contacts for this event are:
Prince William Health District: emely.melendez@vdh.virginia.gov
Alexandria Health Department: eve.elliott@vdh.virgnia.gov
Fairfax County Health Department: lucy.caldwell@fairfaxcounty.gov and jennifer.wiles@fairfaxcounty.gov
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