SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE CLINIC

Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) services are:

• Available to all persons without regard to income, or place of residence.
• Services are free.
• Available Monday - Friday 8am-5pm
• Seen by appointment.
• Provided by:
  • Registered nurses (under supervision of MD)
  • Family Nurse Practitioner

Some Sexually Transmitted Diseases are:

• Gonorrhea (GC)
• Non-gonococcal urethritis (NGU)
• Chlamydia
• Syphilis
• Herpes (HSV)
• Genital warts (HPV)

Some which may be sexually transmitted

• Trichomoniasis
• Pediculosis Pubis

Some which are not sexually transmitted

• Yeast
• Bacterial Vaginitis
• Tinea Cruris (jock itch)

Facts About Sexually Transmitted Diseases:

• Are diseases spread during sexual activities.
• Many people have no symptoms but can infect others without knowing it.
• Can develop infections again and again if exposes to new infections
• Can have serious and permanent consequences such as sterility, heart disease, paralysis and insanity.
• Pregnant women can pass infections to unborn child.
• Having testing and early treatment can limit problems and keep disease from spreading.
• Most infections can be cured by right medicine but all sex partners need evaluations and treatment.

Services Offered

• Medical history
• Risk assessment
• Physical assessment
• Obtain appropriate lab test
• Treatment provided according to approved protocols.
• Education of clients on every visit individually and giving of written materials
• Health Education Services are available as needed or as requested by persons or groups.

For more information on Sexually Transmitted Diseases call 296-2130

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