Talking Points for the New OraQuick In-Home HIV Test

Talking points are available for the OraQuick In-Home HIV test that hit the stores in October. Click this link to view a PDF of the talking points. DDP is recommending that clients reporting a reactive home HIV test be provided with the same testing protocol as other individuals presenting for testing. Information is available on the manufacturer’s website at http://bit.ly/oraquick.

Additional questions about the In-Home HIV test kits may be directed to Heather Bronson, Community HIV Testing Coordinator, at 804-864-8020 or Heather.Bronson@vdh.virginia.gov.

Virginia HIV Community Planning Group Meetings for 2013:

February Meeting
Date: February 21, 2013
Location: Hilton Garden Inn Richmond Airport, 441 International Center Drive, Sandston, Virginia 23150
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Contact: Elaine Martin, Health Department Co-Chair, (804) 864-7962, elaine.martin@vdh.virginia.gov

April Retreat
Date: April 19 - 20, 2013
Location and Times: TBA
Contact: Elaine Martin, Health Department Co-Chair, (804) 864-7962, elaine.martin@vdh.virginia.gov

June Meeting
Date: June 13, 2013
Location: Hilton Garden Inn Richmond Airport, 441 International Center Drive, Sandston, Virginia 23150
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Contact: Elaine Martin, Health Department Co-Chair, (804) 864-7962, elaine.martin@vdh.virginia.gov

August Meeting
Date: August 16, 2013
Location: Hilton Garden Inn Richmond Airport, 441 International Center Drive, Sandston, Virginia 23150
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Contact: Elaine Martin, Health Department Co-Chair, (804) 864-7962, elaine.martin@vdh.virginia.gov

October Meeting
Date: October 17, 2013
Location: Hilton Garden Inn Richmond Airport, 441 International Center Drive, Sandston, Virginia 23150
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Contact: Elaine Martin, Health Department Co-Chair, (804) 864-7962, elaine.martin@vdh.virginia.gov

December Meeting
Date: December 13, 2013
Location: Hilton Garden Inn Richmond Airport, 441 International Center Drive, Sandston, Virginia 23150
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Contact: Elaine Martin, Health Department Co-Chair, (804) 864-7962, elaine.martin@vdh.virginia.gov

 

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Effective July 1, 2008 - New Law for HIV Testing

• Click here for a pdf doucment illustrating the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) revised HIV Testing Recommendations in Health-Care Settings vs. Revised Code of Virginia.