Knowing your status is one of the most important steps you can take for your health.
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are common—and many people who have one don’t know it. Testing is quick, confidential, and helps protect both your health and the health of your partners.
At Choice Family Health Care, we provide testing for STIs, HIV, and Hepatitis C in a respectful, supportive environment. If you’re sexually active, testing is an important part of staying healthy.
What is an STI?
A sexually transmitted infection (STI) is an infection caused by bacteria, viruses, parasites, or fungi that is spread primarily through sexual contact.
STIs can be passed through:
- Vaginal, Oral, or Anal sex
- Skin-to-skin sexual contact
- Parent to baby during pregnancy
Many STIs do not cause symptoms, especially early on. This means someone can have an infection and pass it to others without knowing.
Common STIs
Some STIs are curable with treatment, while others are manageable with medication if detected early.
Why get tested?
Protect your health
Some STIs can lead to serious health problems if untreated, including infertility, chronic pain, organ damage, or complications during pregnancy.
Many STIs have no symptoms
You may feel completely healthy and still have an infection. Testing is the only way to know for sure.
Early treatment is easier
Many infections can be treated quickly if caught early.
Peace of mind
Testing can give you confidence and clarity about your health.
Protect your partners
Knowing your status helps prevent unknowingly passing infections to others.
people test positive for an STI.
of people living with HIV don’t know they have it.
people in the U.S. are living with hepatitis C.
of new STI infections occur in people ages 15–24.
What to Expect
Schedule a test
Call the clinic to schedule an appointment or fill out the form below and our team will contact you. Walk-ins may be accommodated depending on availability, but calling ahead is recommended.
Quick and confidential visit
STI testing appointments are typically quick and straightforward. Many tests take only minutes to perform. HIV and syphilis combo screening can provide rapid results (about 20 minutes). Tests for infections like chlamydia and gonorrhea are sent to a lab and results are usually available in about 7 days.
Treatment and support
Treatable STIs can be treated on-site or via prescription. If HIV screening is positive, confirmatory testing is done and patients are connected with community care resources.
Ready to know your status?
Ready to know your status? Call us to schedule a confidential test or fill out the form below and our team will contact you.
