STD's
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD's) are something you should know about. You should know the facts and you should take actions to protect your health. A sexually transmitted disease is any disease that can be transmitted by sexual contact (including vaginal and anal intercourse and oral-genital contact) with an infected partner who may or may not have symptoms.
Health Services is available to provide counseling, patient education, and aid in the diagnosis and treatment of infected patients. We do not do HIV testing.
In addition to our services and for HIV testing the following local sites are available:
- Schenectady County V.D. Clinic - Mon. & Thurs., 5:30-7:00pm, no appointment necessary, 600 Franklin St., Schenectady, NY, 518-346-2187, confidential/anonymous
- AIDS Hotline - Mon. - Fri. 9am-5pm, 518-445-AIDS
- Planned Parenthood - appointment needed, 414 Union St., Schenectady, NY, 518-374-5353, confidential
- NYS AIDS Hotline - 1-800-541-AIDS