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 available for consultation. 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 exposed to new infections Can have serious and permanent consequences such as sterility, heart disease, paralysis, insanity, blindness, and death 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. Wilson ranks: # 11 for HIV reported cases # 10 for Chlamydia # 9 for Gonorrhea # 8 for early syphilis For more information on Sexually Transmitted Diseases call 237-3141 For additional information please visit these links: The CDC National AIDS Clearinghouse The National Institutes of Health