Know Your Status
If you are looking for ways to reduce your risk for HIV or if you received a Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) of Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) diagnosis and need support in creating a plan—Hunter Health is here for you. From testing to treatment, we are ready to support your wellbeing at every step of the way.
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Hunter Health provides HIV testing and counseling at our Central Clinic. If you believe you are at risk, having a negative result will put your mind at ease. If the diagnosis is positive, our HIV Counselors will work with you to develop a customized treatment plan that is tailored specifically to your health care needs.
Who Should Get Tested for What and How Often?
Everyone ages 13-64 should be tested for HIV at least once.
- All sexually active women younger than 25 years should be tested for gonorrhea & chlamydia every year.
- Women 25 years and older with risk factors (new/multiple sex partners or a sex partner with STI) should be tested for gonorrhea & chlamydia every year.
- Everyone who is pregnant should be tested for HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis C early in pregnancy. Those at risk for infection should also be tested for chlamydia and gonorrhea starting early in pregnancy.
- All sexually active gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men should be tested:
- At least once a year for syphilis, chlamydia, and gonorrhea. Those who have multiple or anonymous partners should be tested more frequently (e.g., every 3 to 6 months).
- At least once a year for HIV and may benefit from more frequent HIV testing (e.g., every 3 to 6 months).
- At least once a year for hepatitis C, if living with HIV.
- Anyone who engages in sexual behaviors that could place them at risk for infection or shares injection drug equipment should get tested for HIV at least once a year.
Hunter Health HIV/STI Services Include:
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI)Testing & Treatment
- Rapid HIV testing*: The INSTI® HIV-1/HIV-2 Rapid Antibody Test that is 97% accurate 90 days after exposure. Results are instant take only one minute!
- HIV antigen/antibody screen* – a more thorough HIV test that identifies 80-90% of new infections after only 20 days; lab results take up to 7-10 days
- Syphilis
- Hepatitis C
- Gonorrhea
- Chlamydia
Are You at Risk for HIV? We Can Help
PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis)
Take one pill every day to help prevent HIV infection if you’re at risk.
PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis)
Do you think you were exposed to HIV in the past 72 hours? This treatment may help you prevent HIV infection.
Walk-in appointments for HIV testing and counseling are available at our Central Clinic during the hours listed below. To schedule a FREE HIV/STI testing appointment during regular office hours, please fill out the form below and we will be in contact with you.
