Prevention and
Control of communicable diseases including Sexually Transmitted
Diseases (STDs) is listed among the ten essential Public Health
functions. Our STD clinic services are available to anyone twelve years
of age and older. Our clinic provides evaluation and treatment of some
STDs with an emphasis on prevention.
With a staff of four clinicians (RNs), a Supervisory Nurse, and two LPNs,
the clinic averages over 700 clients per month. An Infectious Disease
physician from the OU Health Sciences Center is on call for
consultations with our staff. Disease Intervention Specialists are also
available to offer clients additional education and Partner Notification
Services. Translator and social worker services are available to our
clients when needed.
The STD clinic is a walk-in clinic. As of September 15, 2008, our
clinic hours are:
Monday 7:00 a.m. -- 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday 7:00 a.m. -- 5:30 p.m.
Thursday 7:00 a.m. -- 5:30 p.m.
Friday C L O S E D
(Plan to arrive early
Mondays-Thursdays! Our walk-in clinic is often full before
4:30)
Fee: $5.00 for
clinic services
In the 1997 Institute
of Medicine Report, STDs are referred to as “The Hidden Epidemic.” The
report states, “of the top ten most frequently reported diseases in the
US, five are sexually transmitted diseases…with approximately 12 million
new cases of STDs occurring annually.” The impact is greatest on women,
young adults, and adolescents. OCCHD is committed to reducing the
number of STDs in Oklahoma County.
Most sexually
transmitted bacterial infections are curable! And even most
viral infections such as Herpes and HIV are treatable and manageable
if detected early. But most importantly, all Sexually Transmitted
Diseases are preventableTop
