TABLE OF CONTENTS
Ramon Velez Health Care Center
Clay Avenue Family Health Center
Claremont Health Center
Park Avenue Health Center
Casa Maria Community Health Center
La Casa de Salud Health Center
Westchester Avenue Family Health Center
Far Rockaway Office
Division of Substance Abuse
Division of Substance Abuse
Division of Substance Abuse Services
Keith Haring ASC Harlem Center
South Bronx Clinical Services
Fulton Street Health Center
Broadway Health Center
Murray Hill Office
BMS at Genesis
Main Site
BMS at Bristol
Harm Reduction Center
Wellness Center
Broadway Williamsburg Office
Utica Avenue Crown Heights Office
Church Avenue Health Center
Sterling Health Center
The Hub Health Center
Sutphin Health Center
Westchester Square Health Center
BronxCare Network
Department of Family Medicine
Department of Family Medicine
Special Treatment and Research Center Brookdale
Broklyn Nurse Practitioners
Manhattan Avenue Family Health Center
Williamsburg Family Health Center
Teen Health Services
Astoria Office
Bronx Health Center
Tremont Health Center
Helen B Atkinson Health Center
Caribbean House Health Center
Family Health Center
Queens Health Center
Dr Betty Shabazz Health Center
Long Island City Health Center
CABS Health Center
Edward Goldberg MD PC
Firehouse Health Center
Damian Family Health Center
Boriken Neighborhood Health Center
Main Clinic
Sydenham
Bronx Office
Manhattan Office
Haitian-American Community Coalition
The Nest Community Health Center
Willis Green Jr Health Center
Branch Queens
Keith D Cylar House Health Center
East New York Community Health Center
Urban Horizons Family Health Center
Family Health Center of Harlem
AIDS Treatment Center
Main Office
East Side Office
Upper East Side Office
Richmond Hill - Family Practice Center
HIV Primary Care Services
Montefiore Medical Group
Montefiore Medical Group
Melrose Avenue Clinic
137th Street Clinic
Peter Krueger Clinic
Institute for Advanced Medicine
Adolescent Health Center
Central Harlem Sexual Health Clinic
Morrisania Sexual Health Clinic
Jamaica Sexual Health Clinic
Corona Sexual Health Clinic
Crown Heights Sexual Health Clinic
Baker 23 Family Center
Special Care Center
Gary Jean-Baptiste MD
Internal Medicine
Lenox Hill Hospital
Primary Care Center at MEETH
Cohen Childrens
North Shore University Hospital
Center for Young Adult Adolescent and Pediatric HIV
Canarsie Multi Service Center
Long Island Federally Qualified Health Center
Gotham Health
Harlem Family Center
Bellevue
Jacobi Medical Center
Lincoln Medical Center
Gotham Health/Belvis
South Queens Health Care Center
Elmhurst Hospital Center
East New York Diagnostic and Treatment Center
Woodhull Medical Center
Department of Population Health
Hempstead Center
The Bronx Center
Diane L Max Health Center
MIC Womens Health Services
Streetwork Project
Starting Point/Kaleidoscope Clinics
Fort Greene Clinic
Third Horizon Clinic
Bushwick Clinic
Special Treatment and Research Program
Bronx Teen Health Services
El Nuevo San Juan Health Center
Boricua Community Health Center
Plaza del Castillo Health Center
Plaza del Sol Family Health Center
Bella Vista Health Center
Ryan-NENA Community Health Center
Woodhull/Bushwick Community Health Center
Positive Health Management
The borough of Queens, New York, shares the same territory as Queens County, and the area has struggled to handle the STD epidemic. The spread of infections, such as HIV, chlamydia, and gonorrhea, has generally risen in recent years, despite efforts by NYC and the state of New York to prevent the spread and increase public education. The three most common STDs in the borough are HIV, chlamydia, and gonorrhea.
The HIV rate in Queens has decreased in recent years, with the number of new diagnoses falling from 461 in 2013 to 411 in 2018. Part of this decrease could be attributed to an increase in the use of preexposure prophylaxis. The county has seen a linear increase in the number of PrEP users from 2008 to 2018. The rate of users per 100,000 people is 149, far higher than the national average of 68. Still, the number of HIV diagnoses per 100,000 people was 21 in 2018, much higher than the national rate of 14. Despite the high prevalence of HIV in Queens, the data shows that local efforts to reduce the spread of the disease have been effective.
The rate of chlamydia infections in Queens County was slightly higher than that of New York State in 2018. In Queens County, 629.8 out of 100,000 residents were diagnosed with chlamydia, compared to the state average of 614.4. More women in the state were diagnosed with chlamydia than men, especially those between the ages of 15 and 24.
Queens County had the sixth-highest chlamydia rate in the state, eclipsed only by the Bronx, New York, Kings, Monroe, and Onondaga Counties. Overall, the state of New York saw 119,670 chlamydia diagnoses in 2018, a nearly steady increase since 2000, when chlamydia diagnoses were first reported.
From the mid-1980s to 2013, New York State and New York City saw a gradual decrease in gonorrhea cases. However, since 2013, rates have continued to rise as the STD epidemic has taken hold in the U.S. As the county with the eighth-highest number of infections in the state, Queens’ rate of gonorrhea infections per 100,000 people in 2018 was 162.5, up from a rate of 149.9 in 2017.
STDs are common, and many can be easily managed and eradicated thanks to modern antibiotics. However, sexually transmitted diseases left untreated can lead to serious health problems, including infertility and pelvic inflammatory disease. Some infections, such as syphilis, can increase one’s odds of contracting a more serious STD, such as HIV. Through proper precautions, adequate testing, and safe sexual practices, you can stay healthy and protect yourself and your partner. Fortunately, many clinics in the Queens area provide free and low-cost testing and sexual health services.
Healthy Latino Community Incorporated is a nonprofit organization that endeavors to educate and assist members of the Latino community who have an STD or are at risk of contracting one. Individuals with insurance are instructed to call their primary care physician to schedule an appointment. People without insurance can receive free HCV, STD, and HIV testing, provided they call in advance and can show a driver’s license or passport as a form of identification. Lubricants, male and female condoms, and other sexual health products are available at their locations.
85-05 167th Street
Jamaica, New York 11432
347-752-0852
Website
At Jamaica Sexual Health Clinic, services are provided at little to no cost. Pricing is done on a sliding scale, and individuals who cannot pay can still receive services. The clinic treats those aged 12 and older without parental consent. Individuals under the age of 21 can be tested for HIV and STIs, but those older than 21 will need to consult the provider directory on the NYC Sexual Health Clinic page for alternate locations. Emergency contraceptives, PrEP, evaluations, and initial HIV treatments are available.
90-37 Parsons Boulevard 1st Floor
Queens, New York 11432
212-639-9675
Website
This health center, operated by Planned Parenthood, provides testing for STDs on a sliding scale. Among the numerous infections and diseases it tests for and treats are HIV, herpes, gonorrhea, syphilis, and chlamydia. It provides condoms and other forms of protection. Sex education and education about hepatitis vaccines are also an important part of Planned Parenthood’s efforts. In-person and telehealth visits can be arranged. The languages in which staff are fluent include English, Spanish, and Russian.
21-41 45th Road
Queens, NY 11101
212-965-7000
Website
The Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center offers a wide range of health services, including sexual health education, testing, and treatment. It conducts HIV and HEP C testing as well as treatment. Men who have sex with men and transgender individuals can also receive case management services that provide referrals for housing, entitlements, job placements, and other needs. Interested individuals and those who would like to be tested should contact the clinic for an appointment.
114-39 Sutphin Boulevard
Jamaica, NY 11434
Multiple Locations
718-945-7150
Website
The AIDS Center of Queens County has five sites across the area and serves thousands of residents. The clinics provide rapid HIV testing and also test for hepatitis C and STIs. It endeavors to educate and assist members of underserved communities, including LGBTQ individuals and people of color. Appointments are not necessary, and counseling is also available.
161-21 Jamaica Avenue
Jamaica, New York 11432
Multiple Locations
718-472-9400
Website