Health Screenings & Prevention
Regular health screenings are part of a complete health plan, and CYHS may be able to provide screenings at no cost to the individual.
Our goal is to educate and empower the community in an effort to reduce the transmission of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) through presentations, outreach, risk reduction counseling and walk-in testing services.
Are you at-Risk?
- Have you had unprotected sex? (oral, anal or vaginal)
- Are you a man who has had sex with another man?
- Have you had multiple sexual partners?
- Have you injected drugs, steroids or shared needles or syringes with others?
CYHS OFFERS:
- Free walk-in testing Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Rapid Determine testing so that clients receive test results in 20 minutes for HIV and Hepatitis C.
- Gonorrhea and Chlamydia (urine sample) results take about a week.
- If a positive test result is received, individuals are counseled and provided resources to assist.
Did you know?
HIV stands for:
Human
It can only be transmitted from person to person
Immunodeficiency
The virus weakens the immune system
Virus
A group of cells that causes an infection that is not curable
Four fluids transmit HIV:
- Blood
- Breast Milk
- Semen
- Vaginal Fluids
AIDS stands for:
Acquired
Something contracted from outside the body
Immune Deficiency
Weakening of the immune system
Syndrome
A group of symptoms that occur together
StaySafe
- Use latex condoms to best protect against STIs and pregnancy.
- Do not use oil-based lubrication with latex condoms. It will break down the condom, causing holes which can result in STIs or pregnancy.
- Use water-based lubrication with latex condoms.
- Ask about PrEP or Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis. This is an HIV medication taken daily by individuals who are at a higher risk of contracting HIV. It lowers their chances of getting infected.
Coordinated Youth & Human Services
2016 Madison Avenue
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 876-2383
Fax: (618) 876-4952
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