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On Monday, May 27, 2013, all services will be closed at Columbus Public Health for the Memorial Day holiday.

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Location, Hours, Contact

Location

Columbus Public Health
240 Parsons Ave.
(Second Floor)
Columbus OH 43215

Hours

8:00 am – 2:15 pm
Mon

10:00 am – 6:15 pm
Tue

8:00 am – 11:15 am
Wed

8:00 am – 4:15 pm
Thu, Fri

Clinic may stop taking patients early if it becomes full.

Contact

(614) 645-7772

(614) 645-0070 Fax

Sexual Health and HIV/ AIDS

Program Information | Forms and Publications | Resources and Links

Program Information

Service Types
The Sexual Health Program offers quality services to prevent and control
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD's):

Testing
Diagnosis
Treatment
Prevention Education

Testing
STD and HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) testing is recommended for anyone who:

Has had oral, anal, or vaginal sex and did not use latex condoms or barriers.
Shares needles to inject drugs or has sex with someone who does.
Feels he/ she may have been exposed to, or has signs of, an STD or HIV.

Sexual Health Walk-In Clinic

OPENING PICTURE 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.
Payment Types: Cash, Check, and the following Credit/ Debit Cards: Visa, MasterCard, Discover.
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.

Lab 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
Free HIV Testing Sites in Columbus

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.

Our Mission

To assure healthier, safer people in our
community through care and prevention of
sexually transmitted diseases.

Our Vision

That all people in our community are protected
from sexually transmitted diseases by receiving
sexual health education, information, and access
to sexual health care.