TABLE OF CONTENTS
Biddle Street Health Center
Lemp Avenue Health Center
North Florissant Avenue Health
South Broadway Health Center
Lindell Site
Whittier Street Health Center
Pope Avenue Health Center
Dr Martin Luther King Dr Health Center
Madison County AIDS Program
Myles Healthcare
Washington Park Clinic
East Saint Louis Clinic
Forest Park Southeast
Carondelet Clinic
Central West End Health Center
South Grand Health Center
North Central Community Health Center
Health Resource Center
Windsor Health Center
State Street Health Center
Fairmont City Health Center
McKinley Health Center
Centreville Health Center
West Belleville Health Center
The SPOT Supporting Positive Opportunities with Teens
Infectious Disease Clinic
Rustins Place Drop-In Center
In St. Louis, the three most common types of STDs are chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. This city reported some of the highest numbers of cases in the state for these diseases.
The CDC reported 6,450 cases of chlamydia in St. Louis County in 2018. This corresponds to a rate of 647.1, which is considerably higher than the national rate of 539.9 and the state rate of 568.1. In the St. Louis, MO, and IL region, females accounted for over 66% of the reported cases. While this condition is predominantly diagnosed in females, it’s becoming increasingly common in males. In 2014, 30% of chlamydia cases reported in St. Louis were in males. By 2018, 34% of cases were in males. This infection also disproportionately affects those aged 20-24.
Of the 2,791 cases of gonorrhea reported in St. Louis County in 2018, 2,280, or 82%, were reported in the City of St. Louis. In this city, gonorrhea is diagnosed in 738.8 people per 100,000 residents, compared to the county rate of 280, the state rate of 246.8, and the national rate of 179.1. Statewide, males are diagnosed at a considerably higher rate than females. In 2018, about 55% of reported cases were diagnosed in males.
There were 1,913 reported cases of syphilis in Missouri in 2018, about 806 of which were primary and secondary syphilis. St. Louis County accounted for 302 P&S syphilis cases, and all but one of these were reported in the City of St. Louis. Males are disproportionately affected by this disease, accounting for 80% of cases statewide.
While some STDs cause severe symptoms, most STDs have no symptoms and are easily ignored. Unfortunately, even STDs that don’t cause pain and discomfort can have serious long-term consequences. In women, untreated chlamydia and gonorrhea can develop into pelvic inflammatory disease, which can cause infertility. Babies born to women with untreated STDs may suffer birth defects or death. In both men and women, STDs can increase the risk of getting HIV or lead to certain types of cancer, heart disease, and early death. STDs don’t go away without treatment, and regular screening is the only way to stay protected.
Vivient Health is a nonprofit organization that provides dental, medical, and pharmacy services, as well as free rapid HIV testing and screening for hepatitis C, syphilis, chlamydia, and gonorrhea. Testing is confidential and available to everyone, and it’s provided by experienced staff members who can answer questions about prevention and treatment. To make an appointment, new and existing clients can request an appointment online or call during operating hours. The clinic is open on weekdays, and walk-ins are accepted on Mondays and Wednesdays.
2653 Locust St.
St. Louis, MO 63103
314-645-6451
Viventhealth.org
Williams and Associates, Inc. provides testing for HIV, hepatitis B and C, syphilis, chlamydia, and gonorrhea. Testing for HIV and hepatitis C is performed by drawing a small blood sample, and results are available in the office on the same day. Test results for other STDs are performed either by a blood draw or a urinalysis and are available within two weeks. Those who test positive are contacted by phone. Testing services may be provided on a walk-in basis, but appointments are recommended, and treatment is by appointment only. All services are provided free of cost.
1114 N. Sarah St.
St. Louis, MO 63113
314-553-9506
Minorityhealthstl.org
The SPOT provides free testing and treatment for STDs, including syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, and trichomoniasis. For those without symptoms, testing services are provided on a walk-in basis on weekdays, with limited afternoon time slots available. Those with symptoms must arrive on Monday, Thursday, or Friday by 1:00 p.m. to see a medical provider for treatment. Test results are available within three days, and free medical treatment is offered to all clients who test positive for an STD. The clinic also provides free rapid HIV testing and referrals for those who test positive.
4169 Laclede Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63108
314-535-0413
Thespot.wustl.edu
ThriVe provides free STD testing for females aged 15 to 64. Some tests that the clinic provides include those for chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, syphilis, bacterial vaginosis, and trichomoniasis. STD testing takes about 45 minutes and can be scheduled online or over the phone. Females 15 to 24 years of age are eligible for free testing annually, and some may qualify for retesting within the same year. Services are provided on a walk-in basis or by appointment.
4331 Lindell Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63108
314-783-0478
Thrivestlouis.org
The North Central Community Health Center is operated by the St. Louis Department of Public Health and provides confidential counseling, testing, and treatment for STDs for adults and adolescents. Care is provided on a walk-in basis on weekdays, and patient limits may apply. Clients are instructed to bring photo identification and a health insurance card if they have coverage. Clients don’t incur out-of-pocket costs, regardless of insurance status. STDs that the clinic screens for include chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, and chancroid.
4000 Jennings Station Rd.
St. Louis, MO 63121
314-615-9700
Stlouisco.com
Family Care Health Centers provides affordable health care services, including dental services, optometry, nutritional services, and STD testing. The clinic accepts most major health insurance plans, and clients without health insurance are served on a sliding fee scale based on family size and household income. It accommodates non-English speaking clients, with staff providing interpretation services for Spanish, Bosnian, Vietnamese, and Somali, and free interpretation services are provided by telephone for other languages. To make an appointment, clients should call the clinic during operating hours.
401 Holly Hills Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63111
Multiple St. Louis locations
314-353-5190
Familycarehealthcenters.org