STI Awareness Week promotes testing, prevention and stigma reduction
Southern Nevada Health District expands free testing and community outreach April 12–18
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:April 9, 2026
LAS VEGAS — In recognition of Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Awareness Week (April 12–18), the Southern Nevada Health District is expanding access to free testing and community outreach, to encourage prevention, reduce stigma and connect individuals to care.
As part of the week’s activities, the Health District will offer no-cost STI and HIV testing through its mobile testing unit on Saturday, April 18, from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Club 5150, 936 E. Sahara Ave. The event is designed to reach people where they are and make testing more accessible.
“STI Awareness Week plays an important role in bringing attention to a significant public health issue,” said Dr. Cassius Lockett, District Health Officer for the Health District. “Through education, routine testing and timely treatment, we can help reduce transmission and support healthier communities.”
In 2024, more than 2.2 million cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis were reported in the United States. In 2025, Clark County reported the following STI case totals:
- Chlamydia: 12,011 (down from 12,578 in 2024)
- Gonorrhea: 4,954 (down from 5,250 in 2024)
- Primary and secondary syphilis: 192 (down from 371 in 2024)
- New HIV cases: 447 (down from 568 in 2024)
Nearly 13,000 people were living with HIV in Nevada in 2025.
In addition to the expanded testing during STI Awareness Week, the Health District offers ongoing testing services year-round.
Express Testing (Symptom-Free Only)
No-cost STI Express Testing offered by the Sexual Health Outreach and Prevention Program (SHOPP) is available for individuals without symptoms or known exposure at the following locations:
Main Public Health Center
280 S. Decatur Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89107
Monday–Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Fremont Public Health Center
2830 E. Fremont St., Las Vegas, NV 89104
Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Henderson Public Health Center
220 E. Horizon Dr., Suites A & C, Henderson, NV 89015
Tuesdays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Mesquite Public Health Center
150 N. Yucca St., Suite 5, Mesquite, NV 89027
Fourth Mondays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Additional testing and treatment services for syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia, as well as same-day HIV testing and treatment, are available at the following Southern Nevada Community Health Center locations:
Main Public Health Center Sexual Health Clinic
280 S. Decatur Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89107
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Please arrive by 5:30 p.m. to allow for processing.
Fremont Public Health Center Sexual Health Clinic
2830 E. Fremont St., Las Vegas, NV 89104
Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Please arrive by 5:30 p.m. to allow time for processing.
HIV services offered at the Southern Nevada Community Health Center include testing, medical care, behavioral health, nutrition, case management, pharmacy and education. PEP and PrEP navigation and treatment are available for individuals who test negative for HIV.
Services are offered for insured and uninsured patients. Sliding fee scale discounts are available to all patients who qualify.
At-Home Testing
The Health District’s Collect2Protect program provides a convenient and private testing option. Residents can request:
- Free HIV test kits
- Low-cost gonorrhea and chlamydia tests by mail
More information is available at www.SNHD.info/c2p.
Who Is Most Affected?
Anyone who is sexually active can get an STI, but some groups are disproportionately affected, including:
- Young people ages 15–24
- Men who have sex with men
- Pregnant people
- Racial and ethnic minority populations
Common STI Symptoms
- Unusual discharge from the genitals or anus
- Pain or burning during urination
- Lumps or sores in the genital area, anus or mouth
- Rash
- Unusual vaginal bleeding
- Testicular swelling
Additional Resources
Services available through the Southern Nevada Community Health Center include screening, treatment, case management and counseling. To learn more or make an appointment, visit SNHD.info.
The Southern Nevada Health District serves as the local public health authority for Clark County, Boulder City, Henderson, Las Vegas, Mesquite and North Las Vegas. The agency safeguards the public health of the community’s residents and visitors through innovative programs, regulations, and initiatives focused on protecting and promoting their health and well-being. More information about the Health District, its programs, services, and the regulatory oversight it provides is available at www.SNHD.info. Follow the Health District on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.