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NewsWUSF (NPR Tampa Bay)August 29, 2026Hillsborough

South Florida launches mobile electric vehicle for STI testing and HIV care

A new mobile electric vehicle will provide STI testing, HIV care coordination, and on-site telehealth access to PrEP medication. The unit is designed to increase access to preventative health services in South Florida.

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Why It Matters

This mobile unit changes how residents access preventative sexual health services by bringing teng and telehealth consultations directly to the community.

Key Facts

  • The mobile unit is a fully electric vehicle.
  • The vehicle provides testing services for sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
  • The unit offers connection to care services for individuals who test positive for HIV.
  • The unit provides on-site telehealth visits to facilitate access to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP).

Who's Mentioned

locationSouth Florida“The primary service area for the new mobile unit.”organizationAIDS Healthcare Foundation“The organization launching the mobile health vehicle.”organizationWLRN News“The news outlet reporting the story.”personSamantha Vega“AHF's deputy director of testing programs.”locationLas Vegas“Location where a similar vehicle is expected to launch later this year.”