Sexually transmitted infections (STI) 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.
STIs are widespread – more than 2.5 million people in the U.S. are infected each year. Having an 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 STI. Many don’t have any symptoms, especially in women. We offer no-cost testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and HIV.
Surveillance
DOH-Broward collects data from health care providers and laboratories on an ongoing and systematic basis regarding all positive test results for STIs in Broward County. Data is used to assure treatment, provide partner services, and prevention activities.
Partner Services Intervention
DOH-Broward provides confidential counseling of people diagnosed with an STI and notification services for sex partners and other at-risk people to prevent the spread.
Diagnosis and Treatment
DOH-Broward provides free walk-in STI testing, diagnosis, and treatment through contracted provider:
Broward Wellness Center
750 SE 3rd Ave., 1st Floor, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Wednesday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: Closed