10/01/2026
Our commitment to accessible HIV testing has not changed.
CrescentCare is disappointed to learn that our HIV testing services will no longer be permitted at Wood Enterprises locations. For decades, our partnership has enabled testing at these community sites as part of our commitment to making HIV testing accessible where people live, gather, and connect.
Community testing partnerships take significant planning. Our team works with host locations to gain permission, confirm access, availability, procedures, and logistics before providing services. Given our longstanding relationship, this decision was unexpected and disappointing.
But the most important thing we want our community to know is this:
We are still here. We are still testing and providing medical care and treatment. And we are still doing the work.
Access to HIV and STI testing, prevention, treatment, and care has real, positive health outcomes for the communities we serve and care for deeply. We remain open to conversations with Wood Enterprises about reestablishing this partnership and restoring this longstanding community resource.
We are also incredibly grateful for the community members and organizations who have reached out in support, including The Phoenix Bar, which has offered its support as we continue this work. We are always open to partnering with additional organizations. If you are interested in hosting a testing event, please reach out to us to coordinate!
Testing remains available at CrescentCare:
1631 Elysian Fields Avenue
• Rapid HIV testing: Tuesday–Friday | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• Comprehensive walk in STI testing: Monday–Friday | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. and Tuesday–Friday | 1 – 4:20 p.m.
2515 Canal Street
Monday–Friday | 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. HIV/STI testing & treatment appointments: 504-821-2601
Walk-in services are first come, first served based on availability.
Thank you, New Orleans, for continuing to support accessible, community-based HIV testing and care.