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We maintain a sexually transmitted disease program designed to:
- Identify cases of sexually transmitted disease
- Assure that all cases have been treated correctly
- Educate the public on risk factors and prevention methods
- Breaking the chain of infection by locating and notifying contacts of known infections
Teen confidentiality
Please refer to Missouri Minors’ Access to Confidential Reproductive Healthcare.
Information about specific sexually transmitted diseases
Please click on the following links to learn more:
Chlamydia Fact Sheet
Gonorrhea Fact Sheet
Syphilis Fact Sheet
Syphilis-MSM Fact Sheet
HPV Info
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Fact Sheet
Herpes Fact Sheet
STD and Pregnancy Fact Sheet
Trichomoniasis Info
How to get tested
Most primary care or private providers or HMOs will provide testing and care. Cost will vary.
The health department’s in-house clinic provides confidential testing and treatment for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and confidential HIV testing at no cost to the client. Testing is provided on Tuesdays and Fridays by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, please call 816-595-4256.
To leave a confidential voice mail, please call 816-595-4261
What to expect when tested
1. After registration, you will be called and taken to an exam room.
2. A risk assessment is completed by asking personal questions.
3. Safe sex practices and risk reduction will be discussed.
4. A vial of blood is drawn for the HIV and syphilis tests and urine is collected for the gonorrhea
and chlamydia tests.
5. Please do not urinate for one hour prior to testing.
6. Do not use an over-the-counter vaginal product one week before testing, including yeast
medication and douching.
7. You should be off antibiotics for approximately three weeks before coming in to be tested.
A partner told me they had an STD. What should I do?
If left untreated, STDs (sexually transmitted diseases) can cause serious complications. Please check with your medical provider or call 816-595-4256 for assistance on treatment options.
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I need a pap smear or a women’s health checkup
Women's Health Services has a clinic that provides women with a yearly health exam that can include breast exam, Pap smear, birth control and other health services, including testing for STDs.
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