HIV Prevention

PrEP / PEP

Various HIV Prevention Initiatives

Nevada and the Nation

According to AIDSVu, an interactive online map illustrating HIV prevalence in the United States, the number of people living with diagnosed HIV living in Nevada in 2014 was 8,405. In 2015, there were 485 new HIV diagnoses The Centers for Disease Control states that Nevada ranked 24th in the nation for number of HIV diagnoses in 2013.

This map from AIDSVu highlights the counties in Nevada with highest HIV prevalence.

Rates by county NV
New AIDSVU Map

For more information on state- and county-level HIV/AIDS data, visit AIDSVu.

Our Mission and Vision

Guided by the principles of public health and social justice, our mission is to promote health and reduce both the impact and incidence of HIV/AIDS by working in partnership with other agencies and diverse community groups.

If you have any questions concerning HIV Prevention Program, please contact the person(s) below:

Lyell Collins, MBA
HIV Prevention & Surveillance Program Manager (Health Program Specialist II)
Phone: (702) 486-8105
Program Fax: (702) 486-8101
Email: lscollins@health.nv.gov

Preston Nguyen Tang, MPH
HIV Prevention Coordinator and Data Analyst (Health Program Specialist I)
Phone: (702) 486-6488
Email: ptang@health.nv.gov