STD Clinic

The mission of the STD Program is to reduce Sexually Transmitted Diseases through prevention and early detection. Clinical services are provided for all clients, including adolescents who are assured confidential STD clinical services by Florida Law.

Services are available to anyone who seeks care for the prevention or treatment of a STD.

The Florida Department of Health in Osceola County's STD clinic offers services at a reasonable and/or no cost basis to adults and adolescents, regardless of their citizenship status.

Services provided include a health history assessment, Physical exam, STD testing as indicated, treatment for STDs and information about reducing risks for getting STDs and how to prevent infections from spreading to partners. Our Disease Intervention Specialists (DIS) and team of Health Support Technicians (HSTs), Registered Nurses, and Medical Providers provide confidential counseling, testing and treatment for people who are either diagnosed with or exposed to a STD or would like a STD screening. Those clients who are diagnosed with a STD are offered partner referral services that allow for the notification, screening, and treatment of their partners. The DIS officers also offer education at schools, juvenile detention centers, community health fairs, and local jails.

DID YOU KNOW?

• Chlamydia is most common among young people.
• Any sexually active person can be infected with gonorrhea. In the United States, the highest reported rates of infection are among sexually active teenagers, young adults, and African Americans.
• Proper and consistent use of condoms can reduce your risk of becoming infected with many of the Sexually Transmitted Diseases.