Sexual Health
STI Clinic Services
The control and prevention of communicable diseases, including Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), is one of the most important functions of Public Health. Treatment has been available for syphilis and gonorrhea since the 1940s, yet these STIs and others are still major problems for sexually active persons today. We want to help you learn the symptoms of common STIs, what to do if you suspect that you or your partner may be infected with STIs, and learn how to protect yourself from future infections. Our clinics provide free STI testing. The examination is done in private. No other persons may be present – this includes parents. However, a female employee/witness will be present when a male public health nurse examines a female client. We do not and cannot acknowledge a client’s presence in our clinic. Results can only be presented to the client. The clinic will provide translation services when needed.
We test for the following STIs:
- CHLAMYDIA
- GONORRHEA
- HIV*
- SYPHILIS
- TRICHOMONIASIS
- HEPATITIS C
Any sexually-active person twelve years of age or older may be seen in our clinic. If you are sexually active and would like to be screened, we welcome you to visit our STI clinic. We have an experienced group of clinicians working under CDC guidelines providing excellent care in the evaluation and treatment of some STIs.
*Please note that while we do test for HIV, we refer the treatment of these infections to other medical clinics.
YOUR SEXUAL HEALTH FAQs
How Much Does an Exam Cost?
The exams are free!
Test Results
Some results may not be available at the time of the clinic visit. Clients will receive information on how to receive results and when those results will be available. Clients can follow-up by calling the clinic. Some lab results might require a return to the clinic for treatment.
Where can I find more info on STIs?
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has a very thorough and complete listing of common sexually transmitted diseases, including:
OCCHD CLINICS LOCATIONS
North Health Clinic
2700 NE 63rd Street
OKC, OK 73111
(405) 419-4200
Hours: Monday – Thursday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, Friday 8:00-12:00
South Health Clinic
6728 S Hudson Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73139
(405) 419-4119
Hours: Monday – Thursday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, Friday 8:00-12:00
West Health Clinic
4330 NW 10th Street
OKC, OK 73107
(405) 419-4150
Hours: Monday – Thursday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, Friday 8:00-12:00
WHAT IS PrEP?
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) when taken daily, by people who are HIV negative, can reduce the risk of getting HIV from sex by over 90%, and reduces the risk by more than 70%, among people who inject drugs.
PrEP works by preventing HIV from entering and using the immune system to spread throughout your body.
The risk of getting HIV can be lowered even further by taking PrEP and using condoms.
- Studies have shown that PrEP medications reduce the risk of acquiring HIV from sex by about 99% when taken consistently.
WHY IS PrEP IMPORTANT?
PrEP medications are safe and effective and can help prevent you from getting infected with HIV. When someone is exposed to HIV, PrEP medications can work to keep the virus from causing infection. Taking PrEP medication can stop new HIV infections, and help end the HIV epidemic.
More than one million people in the U.S. could benefit from taking PrEP medication, but only a small fraction of those actually get a prescription for the medication. Many people do not know about PrEP medication and how it can help them, and many can’t afford to pay for the medicine.
WHERE CAN I GET PrEP?
You can find a list of Central Oklahoma PrEP providers here.
