RPSSI Nassau, 400 Community Drive, Manhasset, NY (2026)

04/19/2026

What’s the Next Step If You’ve Tested Positive for HIV, Hep-C, or an STI?
It’s normal to feel overwhelmed but a positive test is a diagnosis, not a destiny. Today’s treatments and support systems mean you have options, control, and a path forward.

Here’s what comes next:
✔ Linkage to treatment: Modern medicine can reduce HIV to undetectable levels, cure Hep-C, and effectively treat many STIs.
✔ Education: Understanding your diagnosis helps you make informed choices and protect your long-term health.
✔ Support is key: You’re not alone. Healthcare providers and support networks are here to guide you every step of the way.

At , we can help link you with treatment, provide eduation or help link you with support.

📞 Call or text: 646-462-3893
💬 Or send us a message to schedule your free testing or get linked to care today.

Take control of your health. Get informed. Get protected. 🧡

04/18/2026

HIV Disparities in Transgender Communities
National Transgender HIV Testing Day

The reality is clear: transgender communities continue to face some of the highest HIV disparities in the U.S. not because of individual choices, but because of stigma, discrimination, and limited access to affirming healthcare.

Nearly 1 million people in the U.S. identify as transgender, and transgender women especially Black and Latina trans women experience some of the highest HIV prevalence rates nationwide. These disparities highlight why awareness, testing, and access to care matter more than ever.

Knowing your HIV status is powerful. Testing helps you take control of your health, protect your partners, and access treatment or prevention options like PrEP or PEP as early as possible.

At RPSSI Nassau, we’re here for you.
We offer free HIV, Hep-C, and STI testing, and we’ll help connect you with a provider if you’re interested in starting PrEP or need PEP after an exposure.

📞 Call or text: 646-462-3893
💬 Or send us a message to schedule your free testing today.

Take control of your health. Get informed. Get protected. 🧡

04/16/2026

Doxy PEP 101: Protect Yourself After Exposure
Did you know there’s a pill you can take after s*x that helps prevent certain STIs? Meet Doxy PEP your post-exposure protector. 💊

What is Doxy PEP?
Doxycycline Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (Doxy PEP) is a simple two-pill regimen you can take after condomless s*x or STI exposure to lower your risk of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis.

When to Take It:
Time is everything! Doxy PEP works best within 72 hours after exposure the sooner, the better. ⏰

Why It Matters:
STIs can happen to anyone. Doxy PEP is just one tool to help you take control of your s*xual health along with regular testing and prevention strategies.

At RPSSI Nassau, we’ve got you covered.
We offer free HIV, Hep-C, and STI testing, and can connect you with a provider for PrEP or PEP.

📞 Call or text: 646-462-3893
💬 Or send us a message to schedule your free testing today.

----------------------------------------------------------------Doxy PEP 101: Protégete después de una exposición
Sabías que hay una pastilla que puedes tomar después del s*xo para ayudar a prevenir ciertas ITS? Conoce Doxy PEP tu aliado post-exposición. 💊

Qué es Doxy PEP?
La profilaxis post-exposición con Doxiciclina (Doxy PEP) es un tratamiento sencillo de 2 pastillas que puedes tomar tras s*xo sin protección o exposición a ITS para reducir el riesgo de clamidia, gonorrea y sífilis.

Cuándo tomarlo?
¡El tiempo importa! Doxy PEP funciona mejor dentro de las 72 horas después de la exposición mientras antes, mejor! ⏰

Por qué es importante?
Las ITS pueden ocurrirle a cualquiera. Doxy PEP es una herramienta más para tomar control de tu salud s*xual, junto con pruebas y estrategias de prevención regulares.

En RPSSI Nassau te apoyamos.
Ofrecemos pruebas gratuitas de VIH, Hep-C y ITS, y te conectamos con un proveedor para PrEP o PEP si lo necesitas.

📞 Llama o envía un mensaje de texto: 646-462-3893
💬 O mándanos un mensaje para agendar tu prueba gratuita hoy.

04/13/2026

STI Awareness Week: Let’s Get Real!
Here’s something most people don’t realize, many STIs don’t show any symptoms at all! No warning signs, no discomfort, no obvious clues… but they can still affect your health and be passed to others.

Infections like chlamydia, gonorrhea, and even HIV can stay silent for weeks, months, or even years! That’s why guessing isn’t enough testing is the only way to know your status.

✔ Know your status: Regular testing keeps you informed and in control.
✔ Protect yourself and your partners: Early detection means faster treatment and less risk of long-term health issues.
✔ Peace of mind: There’s real confidence in knowing where you stand.

Prevention is key consistent condom use, open conversations with partners, and tools like PrEP can make a huge difference in protecting your health.

At , we offer free HIV, Hep-C, and STI testing, and we’ll help connect you with a provider if you’re interested in starting PrEP or need to be linked with PEP after an exposure.

📞 Call or text: 646-462-3893
💬 Or send us a message to schedule your free testing today.

Take control of your health. Get informed. Get protected. 🧡

04/10/2026

This Generation Has the Power to Make History!
Ending the HIV epidemic is no longer just a goal for the future, it’s something we can achieve in our lifetime, and young people are leading the way. 🔴

On National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, we’re recognizing the power of this generation to change the narrative, break stigma, and protect their health and their communities.

How this generation is changing the game:
✔ Know your status: Regular testing is quick, confidential, and essential.
✔ Use your tools: PrEP is one of the most powerful ways to prevent HIV.
✔ Own U=U: Undetectable = Untransmittable. Effective treatment means people living with HIV can’t pass it through s*x.
✔ Talk about it: Open conversations fight stigma and spread facts, not fear.

At , we offer free HIV, Hep-C, and STI testing, and we’ll help connect you with a provider if you’re interested in starting PrEP or need to be linked with PEP after an exposure.

📞 Call or text: 646-462-3893
💬 Or send us a message to schedule your free testing today.

Take control of your health. Get informed. Get protected. 🧡

04/10/2026

Do You Have FRIES? No FRIES, No Consent! 🍟
Because consent isn’t optional and it’s definitely not confusing when you know what to look for.

On Sexual Assault Awareness Day of Action, we’re breaking down what real consent means using FRIES - a simple way to remember the essentials of healthy, respectful interactions:

F – Freely Given: No pressure. No guilt. No manipulation.
R – Reversible: You can change your mind at any time.
I – Informed: You know exactly what you’re agreeing to.
E – Enthusiastic: It’s a clear, excited “YES!”
S – Specific: Saying yes to one thing doesn’t mean yes to everything.

Consent is an ongoing conversation and it can be withdrawn at any moment. Understanding this protects everyone and helps build safer, more respectful relationships. 💬

At RPSSI Nassau, we offer free HIV, Hep-C, and STI testing, and we’ll help connect you with a provider if you’re interested in starting PrEP or need to be linked with PEP after an exposure.

📞 Call or text: 646-462-3893
💬 Or send us a message to schedule your free testing today.

Take control of your health. Get informed. Get protected. 🧡

04/10/2026

Your Health, Your Power: Let’s Close the Gap!

Why do some communities get hit harder?
Disparities in HIV and STI rates are often driven by unequal access to care, stigma, and historical mistrust in healthcare systems. These systemic barriers shouldn’t determine your health outcomes but staying informed and proactive can help protect you.

✔ Get tested regularly: Know your status.
✔ Talk openly: Communicate with partners and healthcare providers.
✔ Advocate: Support equitable access to care in every community.

At RPSSI Nassau, we offer free HIV, Hep-C, and STI testing, and we’ll help connect you with a provider if you’re interested in starting PrEP or need to be linked with PEP after an exposure.

📞 Call or text: 646-462-3893 | Llama o envía un texto: 646-462-3893
💬 Or send us a message to schedule your free testing today | O envíanos un mensaje para programar tu prueba gratuita hoy mismo.

Take control of your health. Get informed. Get protected. 🧡 Toma el control de tu salud. Infórmate. Protégete.

Salud, Tu Poder: Cerremos la Brecha!

¿Por qué algunas comunidades se ven más afectadas?
Las disparidades en el VIH y las ITS están impulsadas por el acceso desigual a servicios de salud, el estigma y la desconfianza histórica en los sistemas médicos. No permitas que los problemas sistémicos pongan en riesgo tu salud.

✔ Hazte la prueba regularmente: Conoce tu estado.
✔ Habla abiertamente: Comunícate con tus parejas y proveedores de salud.
✔ Defiende tu salud: Exige acceso equitativo a la atención médica para todas las comunidades.

04/01/2026

Eating Healthy on a Budget Is Possible!

We know the advice to “eat healthy” can feel unrealistic when food prices are high and healthy options aren’t always accessible.

But small strategies like using frozen vegetables, buying beans or lentils, batch cooking, and utilizing community resources can make nutritious meals more affordable.

Healthy eating should be accessible to everyone.

📞 Call / 💬 Text 646-462-3893
📧 rpssinassau@northwell.edu

📩 Or send us a DM to learn more.

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03/31/2026

Your ex just told you they tested positive for HIV…
Would you know what to do next?

Making sure you get tested as soon as possible and seeing a doctor to be prescribed PEP would be the next step!

At RPSSI Nassau, we offer free HIV, Hep-C, and STI testing, and we’ll help connect you with a provider if you’re interested in starting PrEP or need to be linked with PEP after an expsosure!

📞 Call or text 646-462-3893
💬 Or send us a message to schedule your free testing today.

Take control of your health. Get informed. Get protected. 🧡

03/31/2026

Today we celebrate International Transgender Day of Visibility a day dedicated to recognizing the lives, achievements, and resilience of transgender people.

Created by transgender advocate Rachel Crandall, this day was established to highlight transgender voices and celebrate their contributions to society.

While visibility can be empowering, we also acknowledge that due to discrimination and safety concerns, not every trans person can or wants to be visible.

Today is about celebrating identity, promoting understanding, and supporting equality for all.

📞 Call / 💬 Text 646-462-3893
📧 rpssinassau@northwell.edu

📩 Or send us a DM to learn more.

03/31/2026

Testing Only Takes 20 Minutes, So What’s Stopping You?

Getting tested is fast, confidential, and easier than you might think.

With RPSSI Nassau:

✔ We can come to you
✔ Testing is confidential
✔ We can bring our mobile van or testing bags
✔ We’re out in the community weekly

Your health shouldn’t be complicated. Testing takes about 20 minutes, but the peace of mind can last much longer.

📞 Call / 💬 Text 646-462-3893
📧 rpssinassau@northwell.edu

📩 Or send us a DM to learn more.

03/31/2026

Have You Seen Health Gaps in Nassau County?

Health isn’t experienced equally even within the same county.

Factors like poverty, access to healthcare, transportation barriers, and systemic inequities can create significant health gaps in communities across Nassau County.

Understanding these challenges helps us work toward more equitable health outcomes for everyone.

Your health matters and support is available.

📞 Call / 💬 Text 646-462-3893
📧 rpssinassau@northwell.edu

📩 Or send us a DM to learn more.

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