RICHMOND, VA — 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 by HIV to seek testing and to learn more about pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) treatment.
“You are your own best reason for prevention,” said Richmond and Henrico Health Districts Health Educator Bellamy Riley. “Prevention is not always about what you’re doing. Sometimes it’s about what is going on in your community.”
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 rhhd.gov/VA-HIV-testing.
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 – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. to set up an appointment.
RHHD, Cary St. City Clinic
400 E. Cary St.
Richmond, VA 23219
STI-only Appointments
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Mondays & Wednesdays – 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. & 1 – 4:30 p.m.
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Fridays – 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Combined STI/Family Planning Appointments
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Mondays – 8 a.m. – 12 p.m., 12:30 – 4:30 p.m.
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Tuesdays – 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
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Thursdays – 8 a.m. – 12 p.m., 12:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Combined STI/Family Planning Appointments
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Wednesdays – 8:15 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Residents may also seek out HIV/STI in-person screening and treatment, along with a variety of other services at Mosby, Gilpin, and Southwood Resource Centers. Virginia and Maryland residents can request a test by mail through this form: rhhd.gov/HIVhometest.
For more information about HIV testing in Virginia, please visit rhhd.gov/VDH-HIV-info.
The NHTD theme for 2024 is “Level up your self-love: check your status.” According to the CDC, this theme emphasizes “valuing 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.”
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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.