Compassionate HIV, STI & PrEP Care for Women of Color in Hampton Roads
Confidential testing. Same-week appointments. Telehealth available. No insurance needed — no judgment, just care.
PrEP Was Made for You. Your Health. Your Power. Your Choice.
Black women are disproportionately affected by HIV — facing a rate 15 times higher than white women. Yet fewer than 10% of women who could benefit from PrEP are actually taking it. At ETSI Health Clinic, we're changing that.
PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) is a daily pill (or long-acting injection) that reduces your risk of getting HIV by up to 99% when taken as prescribed. It's safe, effective, and available to you regardless of insurance status.
PrEP is for Black women. Whether you're single, in a relationship, planning a family, or simply taking control of your health — PrEP gives you the power to protect yourself on your own terms. No judgment. No stigma. Just care.
Our team provides culturally responsive, confidential PrEP services including consultations, prescriptions, lab work, and ongoing support — all in a safe space designed for you.
Why It Matters
Real Care. Real People. Real Impact.
From confidential testing in our clinic to community outreach across Hampton Roads — meet the team that's here for you. Every photo below is from our actual work.
ETSI Health Clinic Executive Director embracing Heather Wilson, who provides support to people struggling with substance abuse and is the founder of Kennedy Angel Gowns
ETSI Health Clinic Rapid Testing Training
Blood draw procedure in the clinic
Avita Executive Account Manager Noah giving out Avita/ETSI information
ETSI Executive Director Nyonna Byers at the Doulas of Virginia Association conference round table with colleagues from the Eastern Shore Health Department
Sabrina Davis, CEO of RESET, supporting a colleague spreading awareness on voting registration at ETSI Health Clinic Health Fair
ETSI Health Clinic Assistant to Nyonna Byers, Ms. LaChell providing information to community leader
Social Security Administration Representative providing information to family at ETSI Health Clinic Health Fair
Executive Director Sabrina Davis of RESET, a food distribution center that provides food distribution to Hampton Roads ETSI Health Clinic clients
Executive Director Nyonna Byers engaging with Avita Executive Account Manager Noah
ETSI Health Clinic Outreach Supervisor getting information from a Social Security Administration Representative
Portsmouth Health Department spreading awareness at the ETSI Health Clinic Health Fair
Prevention that Works
PrEP & HIV Prevention Options
From daily PrEP to injectable prevention and treatment, explore your options for HIV prevention and care.
Now Available at ETSI
Yeztugo: PrEP With Just 2 Injections Every 6 Months
ETSI Health Clinic now provides Yeztugo (lenacapavir) — the first FDA-approved twice-yearly injectable PrEP. Getting started takes 2 days: your first 2 injections plus tablets on day 1, then tablets on day 2. After that, it is just 2 quick injections under the skin every 6 months — and we confirm you are HIV negative before starting and before every injection.
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Why It Matters
HIV in Portsmouth, Virginia
Portsmouth faces one of the most serious HIV crises in the nation. ETSI Health Clinic is on the front lines — providing free, confidential care to our community.
Portsmouth has the highest HIV diagnosis rate in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Portsmouth's HIV diagnosis rate — nearly 3x the national average of 18.4 per 100,000
Approximately 1 in 4 people living with HIV in Virginia do not know they are infected
When taken as prescribed, PrEP is up to 99% effective at preventing HIV from sex
We accept all major insurance plans — no one is turned away for inability to pay
Sources: Virginia Department of Health · CDC HIV Statistics
What Our Community Says
Kim
This clinic is so needed in our community to provide HIV/STI services to my peoples in Portsmouth, VA. Side note: I got on PREP, you should too, to prevent you from catching HIV. Blessings.
Community Member
Came in, got blood work done in 15 minutes. Thank you to the wonderful team at ETSI!!
Community Member
WE SEE YOU ETSI Health Clinic doing great work in Portsmouth, VA!
Leadership in Our Community
Leadership That Shows Up for Portsmouth
ETSI Health Clinic leadership is so needed in the City of Portsmouth.
Our Executive Director, Nyonna Byers, stands with Virginia Senator L. Louise Lucas and Portsmouth City Council Member Lisa Lucas-Burke — leaders who champion health equity, prevention, and care for our community.
Knowledge. Compassion. Community.
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