Sexually Transmitted Disease / HIV Prevention

Telephone
(610) 437-7742

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Clinic:
Walk-in clinic / No appointments scheduled
Tuesday, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (includes full STD exam and HIV blood test)
Free for City of Allentown residents (proof of City residency is required)
Out of City residents must pay a $40 visit fee (payable at time of visit)

HIV testing clinic:
Walk-in clinic / No appointments scheduled
Tuesday, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM (HIV/Syphilis)
Thursday 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (HIV/Syphilis)
Free for both City of Allentown and non-City residents

Target Population:
Individuals 13 years of age or older who are experiencing symptoms or feel they may have been exposed to a sexually transmitted disease.

Geographic area served:
City of Allentown residents

Program Description:
The purpose of the STD program is to prevent and control the spread of STDs. Confidential treatment, epidemiological and educational services are provided for patients with STDs.

The STD clinic is staffed by physicians/nurse practitioners who examine, test, diagnose, and treat all STDs including: HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, venereal warts, etc. Hepatitis B vaccination and Hepatitis C screening for eligible patients.

Primary Services:

• Medical exam and treatment
• Laboratory testing
• Epidemiological services - contact tracing, partner notification
• Counseling and testing
• Partner notification services
• T cell testing when appropriate
• Speakers Bureau and video library available
• Information and referral services