Sexually Transmitted Infection Clinic

Screening and exams for infections such as:

• Syphilis
• Gonorrhea
• Chlamydia
• Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
• Genital herpes
• HIV
• Hepatitis C

To schedule an appointment, call (970) 400-6420. Payment is expected on the day of service and some tests may be an additional cost.

All adults and adolescents ages 13-64 should be tested at least once for HIV.

Annual chlamydia and gonorrhea screenings are recommended for all sexually active women younger than 25, as well as older women with risk factors such as new or multiple sex partners or a sex partner who has a sexually transmitted infection.

Syphilis, HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea, and hepatitis B screenings are recommended for all pregnant women, starting early in pregnancy, with repeat testing as needed, to protect the health of mothers and their infants.

Screenings are recommended at least 1-2 times per year for HIV, syphilis, chlamydia, and gonorrhea for all sexually active gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (MSM). MSM who have multiple or anonymous partners should be screened more frequently for STIs (i.e., at 3- to 6-month intervals).

Anyone who has unsafe sex or shares injection drug equipment should get tested for HIV and Hepatitis C at least 1-2 times per year. These individuals should also consider talking to a provider about taking PrEP (Pre-exposure Prophylaxis) along with condom use to reduce the risk of contracting HIV.

WCDPHE Clinic

Weld County offers screening and confirmatory testing at both their Greeley and Fort Lupton clinics for individuals who want to test for syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, human papillomavirus (HPV), genital herpes, HIV, and hepatitis C. To schedule an appointment, call (970) 400-6420.

Rapid tests are used for Syphilis and HIV screenings and may be requested when making an appointment. Rapid testing requires a finger stick to draw a drop of blood. Results are available within 20 minutes.

If screening results come back positive, WCDPHE will do a blood draw and send samples to LabCorp for confirmatory testing. Results will be available within 3-5 business days of test collection.

binx health

A free at-home testing option is available through a partnership with CDPHE and binx health. The program supplies free STI testing for syphilis, genital, anal, or oral chlamydia and gonorrhea, HIV, and hepatitis C. Order a test online here: cdphe.mybinxhealth.com/.

Once a test is ordered, binx health will send a package with the items needed to collect samples. The specimen should be collected and returned within 30 days. The sample will be processed by a partner lab and results will be available within 2-5 days. If results require follow-up, a licensed healthcare professional will call to discuss results and next steps.

Talk. Test. Treat is a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention campaign that encourages individuals and healthcare providers to take three simple actions — Talk. Test. Treat. — to protect their health, the health of their partners, and that of their patients. The campaign reinforces that all STIs are preventable and treatable, and most are curable.

Recent CDC data for three nationally reported STIs — chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis — show staggering numbers, with cases of all three diseases increasing for the first time since 2006. 

Young people ages 15-24, and gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (MSM) continue to be at greatest risk for infection. We know individual risk behaviors aren't the only cause. Environmental, social, and cultural factors, including high numbers of STI cases in these populations and difficulty accessing quality health care, contribute to the higher STI burden.

The good news? STIs are preventable! There are steps each of us can take to minimize the negative, long-term consequences of these infections. If our goal is to prevent STIs, then we need to know how to talk about them, when to test for them, and how to treat them.

The mission of PrEP — which stands for Pre-exposure Prophylaxis — is to help prevent HIV transmission for high-risk people who are HIV negative by providing a daily medication and consistent monitoring so their risk of developing HIV is reduced by more than 90%.

People who may benefit from PrEP include:

• Gay or bisexual men with multiple partners or an HIV-positive partner
• Heterosexuals with multiple partners or an HIV-positive partner
• Individuals who use needles to inject drugs

To make an appointment, call (970) 400-6420.

The Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment (WCDPHE) received a grant from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) for a High-Impact Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Prevention Program to support several key prevention activities, including HIV testing and linkage to care services targeting high-risk populations.

Weld County currently ranks among the top six counties in Colorado for new HIV diagnoses according to data from the CDPHE. In 2023, Weld County began providing HIV testing and education to numerous individuals, focusing on connecting those who test positive with treatment and ongoing support programs. This grant allows the county to continue its reach and impact, particularly among vulnerable communities, through a combination of routine opt-out screening and community outreach.

For more information on HIV prevention please call (97) 400-6410.