Sexual Health Walk-In Clinic

STD Exams, Tests, and Treatment

• Diagnosis and treatment for Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD’s):
  Chlamydia,Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Herpes, Trichomoniasis
• Walk- in Clinic. No appointments.
• Plan to arrive early. Clinic may fill up quickly.
• Picture identification (e.g. Driver’s License, State ID) recommended.
• Insurance Cards accepted: Medicaid, Medicare (Part B), CareSource, UnitedHealthcare, Molina Healthcare.
• On- site lab provides some same day test results.
• Educational information on STD’s.
• Referrals made to other community resources such as medical follow-up, social services, and crisis intervention.

HIV Testing and Education

• Confidential Testing: A picture I.D. required for clients needing a copy of test results.
• Anonymous Testing: Client is identified only by a number. No record of test results given.
• Staff will explain more thoroughly the differences between 
  Confidential and Anonymous Testing.

Learn more about HIV

Sexual Health Support Services

HIV Early Intervention Case Manager

• Licensed Social Workers provide support, counseling, and HIV education for clients testing positive for HIV.
• Referrals made to other community resources such as medical care, support groups, counselors, and legal or financial aid.

Partner Notification

• Sex partners of clients exposed to Syphilis or HIV are notified.
• Disease Intervention Specialists are trained, by law, to keep client’s identity anonymous.

Sexual Health Education and Prevention

Educational Programming

• HIV and STD education provided to individuals and organizations.
• Educational programs developed around specific needs.

Programming for Minorities and Other Communities

• Program coordinator works with community organizations.
• Ensure program and services are accessible and culturally sensitive.

RECEDE: A Strategic Map to Eliminate HIV Infection in Columbus & Franklin County, Ohio

Central Ohio HIV/AIDS Housing Plan (current plan, as of 9/2010)

CPH Sexual Health Program Brochure 

STD Awareness Workshop Presentation  (contains graphic medical images)
Held April 21 at Columbus Public Health

Parent’s Corner for resources to assist parents of teens.

Central Ohio HIV Care and Prevention Resource Directory

Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website for more information on Sexually Transmitted Diseases.

The Ohio Department of Health has information on HIV and STD Prevention.