STD-HIV TESTING

The Clark County Combined Health District is committed to equipping our clients with the information and resources they need to avoid or manage sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Exam and testing are available for STDs including Chlamydia, Gonorrhea and Syphilis. Clients attending the clinic can also receive screening to see if they are eligible for Hepatitis C testing.

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Prevention

In order to prevent HIV in Clark County, the Healthy Life Skills for HIV Prevention program is designed to teach attitude and behavior skills which aim to decrease and ultimately halt the spread of HIV in Clark County and beyond. Educational presentations, workshops, testing and counseling services are provided to aid in this effort.

Our HIV test is a free service provided through the STD clinic; those who choose to have a test can be assured that their results are kept confidential.  HIV rapid tests are available. The HIV test looks for HIV antibodies in your body. If you have antibodies,  your test results will be positive. This means you are infected with HIV.  If you don’t have antibodies, your test will be negative. This means one of two things: You don’t have HIV or you have been infected with HIV, but your body hasn’t made antibodies yet.  

Rarely, a test result is neither negative nor positive. When this happens, the test must be done again.  It is important to understand that HIV testing involves something called The Window Period.  It usually takes up to 3 months after infection for the body to make HIV antibodies.  In rare cases, it can take  up to 6 months.  This time is called “ the “window period”.  Your sexual history will help to determine how if a re-test for HIV is needed and what time period will need to pass before the retest.

Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Information

Tests for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and Syphilis are available through our STD clinic at the health district.  Fees for the tests vary based on a sliding fee scale.  A minimum payment of $10.00 is requested at time of visit to the STD clinic.  Up to half the people who get an STD have no symptoms and yet can pass it on to their partner.  Testing is not just for someone experiencing symptoms.  You should get tested if you have been sexually active or are entering into a new relationship.  It is important to make sure your partner gets tested as well. 

STD/HIV Clinic Times Are As Follows:

Mondays:

Clark County Combined Health District

529 East Home Rd. Springfield 45503

5:30pm-7: 30pm

Every Monday except for Holidays

Thursdays:

Clark County Combined Health District

529 East Home Rd. Springfield 45503

1:00 pm  - 3:00 pm

Every Thursday except for Holidays

HIV Clinic Sites & Times:

Mondays:

Clark State Community College 

Health Clinic Office in Rhodes Hall                        

570 E. Leffel Lane, Springfield, Ohio

12:00noon – 3:00pm

1st  & 2nd Mondays of each Month 

October through May

Tuesdays:

Wittenberg College 

Wellness Center in Shouvlin                                              

200 W. Ward St., Springfield, Ohio

12 noon – 2:00pm                                                

1st  & 2nd Tuesdays of each Month

October through May

Rocking Horse Center

1 East Pleasant St., Springfield, Ohio

1:30pm – 3:30pm

4th Tuesday of each month

Wednesdays:

Champaign Health District

1512 South U.S. Highway 68

Suite Q 100, Urbana, Ohio 43078

1:00pm-4:00pm

1st Wednesday each Month

Urbana University 

Student Union Room 007

579 College Way Urbana, Ohio 43078

1:00pm-4:00pm

2nd Wed. each Month Sept.-April

Sidney Shelby County Health District

202 W. Poplar St. Sidney, Oh 45365

1:00pm – 4:00pm

3rd & 4th Wednesdays each Month

If you have more questions regarding sexually transmitted disease, you can call us at the Health District and speak with one of our knowledgeable nurses. If you wish to do your own research, you can start by visiting the web pages below:

**Notice: Vaccine protection for males with the Gardasil three-dose series may be given beginning at age 9 through 26 years of age to reduce their likelihood of genital warts and anal cancer.

We accept Ohio Medicaid, Amerigroup, CareSource and Molina.