Henderson health watch: free heart-risk screening and local HIV/STI testing

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Henderson, NV – February 23, 2026 – Free Lp(a) heart-risk screening Feb 26–28 plus weekly HIV/STI testing at the Henderson Equality Center for locals.

Henderson health check-in for the week: we searched for Henderson, NV health headlines from the past 144 hours and could only confirm two strong, city-specific public updates (plus a few older or valley-wide items).

Free Lp(a) heart-risk screening (Feb 26–28)

A no-cost screening for lipoprotein(a), often written as Lp(a), is scheduled Feb 26 through Feb 28 at Prestige Banquet and Event Center (1029 Whitney Ranch Dr, Henderson). Lp(a) is a cholesterol-related particle that is largely genetic and is not always included in routine cholesterol testing, so some people with normal standard labs may still have higher risk.

How to make a free result useful: bring a current medication list, share any recent blood work you have, and plan a follow-up with your primary care clinician to discuss next steps (blood pressure, A1C/diabetes screening, and a full lipid panel are common add-ons when you are reviewing heart risk).

HIV and STI testing access at Henderson Equality Center

The Henderson Equality Center promotes walk-in access to HIV testing (often free) and STI testing options at its wellness clinic, along with support for PrEP for people who want added protection against HIV. For many residents, having a local, familiar clinic can make it easier to test early and treat early.

If you are sexually active and have a new partner, multiple partners, or symptoms like burning with urination, sores, unusual discharge, pelvic pain, or a new rash, consider getting checked sooner rather than waiting. Many STIs can be present with no symptoms.

Quick next steps

  • If you go to a screening or testing visit, save your results in your phone (PDF or photo) so you can share them with your regular clinician later.
  • If you do not have a primary care clinician, ask the testing site what local clinics they recommend for follow-up.
  • Seek urgent care or call 911 for chest pain, severe shortness of breath, fainting, or stroke warning signs (face droop, arm weakness, speech difficulty).

Sources

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-health-screening-tickets-1983386782257
https://www.meetup.com/henderson-lgbt-social-group-meetup-group/events/mcqqstyjcdbgc/
https://hendersonequalitycenter.org/events/
https://www.cdc.gov/heart-disease-family-history/about/about-lipoprotein-a.html

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