Diagnose people as early as possible
Diagnose Pillar
Diagnosing HIV as quickly as possible is a crucial step to maximizing positive health outcomes and reducing the likelihood of HIV transmission to others.
6,800
PWH UNAWARE OF THEIR STATUS
HIV Status Awareness
Persons unaware of their HIV status may account for about one-third of new transmissions, emphasizing the importance of knowing your HIV status and linking to treatment services to improve health outcomes and reducing the likelihood of HIV transmission to others.
Diagnose Pillar Strategies
Routine HIV Screening in Clinical Settings
- Expand or implement routine opt-out HIV screening in healthcare settings.
- Partner with emergency departments and community health centers in communities most impacted by HIV.
HIV Testing in Non-Traditional Settings via HIV Self-Test Kits
- Distribute free HIV self-test kits to organizations that serve EHE Priority Populations.
- Offer free HIV self-test kits through an online platform, TakeMeHome.org
For more information on the history of HIV testing programs in Los Angeles County, check out the Program Brief – HIV Prevention Through HIV Testing, 2021
What You Can Do
Get tested for HIV/STDs. To find a testing site near you, visit GetProtectedLA.com.
Order up to two free HIV self-test kits for you, a friend, or a client at TakeMeHome.org.
If you are interested in learning how to implement routine HIV screening in clinics or distributing HIV self-test kits to your community, email EHEInitiative@ph.lacounty.gov.