[HIV-STD-Prevention] Weekly Prevention Resources - January 21, 2026 #u#

[Shelley Pearson (she/her)]

Hello, HIV and STI Prevention partners,

Welcome to this week's HIV/STI Prevention listserv email! Please email me at shelley.m.pearson at oha.oregon.gov<mailto:shelley.m.pearson at oha.oregon.gov> with any feedback about the listserv, with announcements/resources to share, or if you have colleagues who would like to be added to the list. For more information about the resources shared, please reach out via the contact information on each item. Information is provided for educational purposes only. Sharing this content is not an OHA endorsement.

Two items this week:

  *   HST LPHA Community Service Award Nominations Are Open!
  *   Free Tests Available to NACCHO Members

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The nomination form is now live<https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/51dad20c2766490b8d980d39ab6b9bdc> for HST's third annual LPHA Community Service Award!

This award is intended to honor a local public health staff person or program who made a distinguished, unique or exceptional contribution to the field of HIV/STD/TB prevention or case investigation.

Nominations are due Friday, February 27. The chosen awardee will be alerted by the end of March, and the award will be presented at the 2026 Annual Oregon Epidemiologists' Meeting.

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Two great NACCHO partners are offering free tests to members, please see below for more information.

No Cost Syphilis Point of Care Tests Available!
The First To Know(r) Syphilis Test<https://firsttoknow.com/> is available for no cost from NOW Diagnostics. The First To Know(r) Syphilis Test is the only CLIA-waived, over-the-counter, point of care diagnostic test for syphilis that provides accurate results in just 15 minutes. The test detects syphilis antibodies using human whole blood. The available tests expire mid-March 2026. If interested in learning more about the test or how to make a request, please contact Nate Fecik at nate.fecik at nowdx.com<mailto:nate.fecik at nowdx.com>.

Diagnostics Your Way Offering Free HIV and STI Test Kits
Diagnostics Your Way is pleased to offer 100 Free HIV and STI testing kits to health departments and community-based organizations (CBOs) until April. The test mix can be customized to include HIV, viral hepatitis, and chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. Creatinine/EGFR can also be included for PrEP testing. All kits, 2-way postage, white-labeled platform to manage patient orders/registrations, and case management are provided at no charge. The public health department/CBO would only be responsible for the cost of lab analysis. If you are interested, please email: nick.malhomme at dxyourway.com<mailto:nick.malhomme at dxyourway.com>

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Shelley Pearson
Pronouns: she/her/hers
HIV/STI Administrative and Communications Specialist
Oregon Health Authority, Public Health Division
Phone: 503-381-6173 (text capable)
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