Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Services

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STI (also known as STD) services include:

  • Examinations, diagnosis, and treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STI's), including gonorrhea, chlamydia, HIV, and syphilis.
  • Treatment of clients who are partners of people who have STI's.
  • Vaginitis testing and treatment.
  • HIV counseling, testing, and referral.
  • Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Clinic for the prevention of HIV.
  • Learn more about sexually transmitted infections.

Testing

Step 1.Get Tested

Registered nurses staff the sexual health and sexually transmitted infection (STI) clinic. These nurses are specially trained in sexually transmitted infection diagnosis and treatment.

Call (913) 573-8855 to make an appointment or come in during our walk-in hours.

  • Appointments are available Monday - Thursday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (appointment slots available until 5:30 PM on Thursdays). If you live in Wyandotte County, you are eligible for free transportation to and from your appointment. Please note that transportation must be scheduled 24 hours in advance.

  • Walk-ins are accepted on Wednesdays, 1 PM - 3:30 PM, and Fridays, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM, at 619 Ann Ave, Kansas City, KS 66101.

Step 2.STI Treatment

The health department will notify you if you test positive for a sexually transmitted infection and connect you to treatment available for you and for your sexual partner(s).

PrEP

Step 1.What is PrEP?

Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) is a medicine that greatly reduces your chance of getting HIV. PrEP is for people without HIV who may be exposed to HIV through sexual activity or injection drug use.

Step 2.Make an Appointment

Call (913) 573-8855 to make an appointment. If you live in Wyandotte County, you are eligible for free transportation to and from your appointment. Please note that transportation must be scheduled 24 hours in advance.

Step 3.What to Expect

At your first appointment, a healthcare provider in our clinic will discuss your healthcare needs and next steps to start PrEP. You will need to have lab testing done before you start PrEP. The lab testing is done during your first appointment. You will also get tested every three months while you are on PrEP.

Cost

Step 1.STI Testing

There is a fee for STI screenings for gonorrhea, chlamydia, HIV, and syphilis. Additional charges may apply for other tests. The Health Department accepts cash, checks, credit, or debit cards and accepts most insurance for payment. Call (913) 573-8855 for current pricing.

Step 2.PrEP

There will be a fee every three months to get lab work done (fee of $50 as of 2024). The cost of prescription medication varies. Call (913) 573-8855 for current pricing.

 

Data

Healthcare providers in Kansas are required to report certain communicable diseases, including sexually transmitted infections, to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE). Learn more through the resources below: