STIs or STDs (sexually transmitted diseases) are usually passed through sexual contact with an infected partner. They include many diseases such as HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea, genital herpes, genital warts, hepatitis, syphilis, and others.
STDs are widespread – more than 2.5 million people in the U.S. are infected each year. Having a STI can make you more likely to get HIV.
Talk about your testing needs with your health care provider.
Get Tested
Protect yourself and get tested right away if you think you have any symptoms, or think you’ve been exposed to an STD. Many STDs don’t have any symptoms, especially in women. We offer low or no-cost testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and HIV.
To schedule an appointment, call 954-767-0273.
Surveillance
DOH-Broward collects data from health care providers and laboratories on an ongoing and systematic basis regarding all positive test results for STDs in Broward County. These data are used to assure treatment, and provide partner services, and inform prevention activities.
Partner Services Intervention
DOH-Broward provides confidential counseling of people diagnosed with an STD and notification services for sex partners and other at-risk people to prevent the spread of STDs.
Diagnosis and Treatment
DOH-Broward provides free walk-in STD testing, diagnosis and treatment through a contracted provider at the Broward Wellness Center, located at 750 SE 3rd Ave., 1st Floor
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316. The Broward Wellness Center is open on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., and on Wednesday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.