A partnership of clinical providers and community- based organizations working to prevent the spread of HIV and sexually transmitted diseases by helping individuals access the services they need to reduce their risks and eliminate any barriers to maintaining their health.
Mpox is a virus that can cause a painful rash. It spreads mostly through prolonged skin-to-skin contact, especially sexual contact. It can also be spread by touching items that someone with mpox has touched.
The Regional Prevention and Support Services Initiative of Nassau County (RPSSI Nassau) is a program funded by the New York State (NYS) Department of Health, AIDS Institute’s Office of Population Health and Prevention Programs, Division of HIV/STD/HCV Prevention.