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HIV Care – Ryan White Program
Whether you are newly diagnosed, transitioning or returning to HIV care and treatment, our program ensures a smooth, fast transition into medical care with Infectious Disease Specialists, certified providers, and case managers. Referral to services include treatment, mental health, food assistance, transportation assistance, and more. All services are free of charge*.
- Ryan White – We will assess your eligibility to participate in the Ryan White program which includes free treatment, mental health, food assistance, transportation assistance, and more.
- Treatment Referrals – We will provide immediate linkage to a provider for treatment regardless of insurance status and/or ability to pay or Ryan White eligibility.
*Ryan White services are only available to patients who meet Ryan White eligibility requirements.
HIV Prevention Services
Testing Services: HIV, Hepatitis C, and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STD)
Our testing service includes rapid and confirmatory HIV testing, STI (Sexually Transmitted Infections), and Hepatitis C (HCV). NovaSalud provides confidential, HIV, HCV, and STI testing at our office in Falls Church, VA. All testing is accompanied by risk-reduction counseling and education. All testing, counseling and referral services are free of charge.
HIV, STI Testing – Prevention Program
Rapid HIV test (1-minute preliminary result)
Our rapid HIV test uses a drop of blood from a finger prick and yields results in one minute.
Confirmatory HIV Test (20-minute result)
If the rapid HIV test is positive (preliminary), we will conduct another test to confirm the result which yields results in 20 minutes). This test also uses one drop of blood from a finger prick.
HIV Prevention Education and Counseling
All testing includes risk-reduction counseling which provides education on options for having safer sex.
Treatment Referrals
We will provide immediate linkage to an HIV provider for treatment regardless of insurance status and/or ability to pay.
HIV Service Referrals
We will make referrals to supportive services such as mental health, food assistance, health insurance, etc.
PrEP (Pre- (HIV) Exposure Prophylaxis)
PrEP is an FDA-approved daily prevention pill or monthly injection that’s up to 99% effective at preventing HIV transmission through sex. PrEP is for everyone at risk, regardless of identity or sexual orientation. PrEP services include education, laboratory tests, referral to a doctor and prescription assistance.
nPEP (non-occupational Post (HIV) Exposure Prophylaxis)
If you think you may have been exposed to HIV, there is medication you can take to prevent infection. nPEP is used to prevent HIV infection after you have been exposed to the virus. nPEP must be started no later than 72 hours after exposure to be effective.
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Testing
Gonorrhea
This test is a urine or a swab laboratory test that yields results in about 5 days through LabCorp.
Chlamydia
This test is a urine or a swab laboratory test that yields results in about 5 days through LabCorp.
Syphilis
This test is a blood draw laboratory test that yields results in about 5 days through LabCorp.
Herpes
This test is a blood draw laboratory test that yields results in about 5 days through LabCorp.
Prevention Education
All testing includes risk-reduction counseling which provides education on options for having safer sex.
Treatment Referrals
We will provide immediate linkage to a provider for treatment regardless of insurance status and/or ability to pay.
Hepatitis C (HCV)
Rapid HCV Screening (20-minute results)
Our rapid HCV test uses a drop of blood from a finger prick and yields results in 20 minutes.
Confirmatory HCV Test
If the rapid HCV test is positive (preliminary), we will conduct a blood draw laboratory test that yields results in about 5 days through LabCorp.
Prevention Education
All testing includes risk-reduction counseling which provides education on options for having safer sex and HCV prevention.
Treatment Referrals
We will provide immediate linkage to a provider for treatment regardless of insurance status and/or ability to pay.
Comprehensive Harm Reduction
Incorporates comprehensive strategies and applies evidence-based intervention that reduce negative consequences of substance use, including overdose fatalities, HIV/HCV transmission, and other infections. Additionally, we offer free NARCAN and fentanyl strips.
Our program includes:
- Fentanyl Testing Strips
- HIV, Hepatitis C, Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Testing
- Linkage to HIV/HCV treatment
- Referrals to substance use treatment programs
- Referrals to mental health services
- Referrals to Hepatitis A and B vaccination
- Referrals to overdose treatment and education
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