Several health departments in the Coastal Health District will offer free, confidential STD screening events in April as part of STD Awareness Month. About 1 in 5 people have a sexually transmitted disease. Left untreated, these STDs can cause serious health issues, affect fertility, and be passed along to partners.
The good news is that all STDs can be treated, and most can be cured. The first step is getting tested. The following health departments will offer STD screenings at no cost on the following dates:
Bryan County Health Department
430 Ledford Street, Pembroke and 66 Capt. Matthew Freeman Drive, Richmond Hill
Thursday, April 20, 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Appointments available but not required – walk-ins welcome!
Camden County Health Department
905 Dilworth Street, St. Marys
Thursday, April 13, 8-11 a.m. and 1-6 p.m.
Friday, April 14, 8-11 am.
No appointment necessary, walk-ins welcome!
Chatham County Health Department
1395 Eisenhower Drive, Savannah
Monday – Friday, April 10-14
Appointments required. Call 912-356-2441 to schedule.
Effingham County Health Department
802 Hwy. 119 South, Springfield
Tuesday, April 11, 1-3:30 p.m.
Appointments required. Call 912-754-6484 to schedule.
Glynn County Health Department
2747 Fourth Street, Brunswick
Thursday, April 13, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Appointments required. Call 912-264-3961 to schedule.
Liberty County Health Department
1113 East Oglethorpe Highway, Hinesville
Wednesday, April 19, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
No appointment necessary, walk-ins welcome!
Long County Health Department
584 N. Macon Street, Ludowici
Monday – Friday, April 10-14
By appointment every day except April 13.
On April 13, walk-ins welcome 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Call 912-545-2107 to schedule.
There is normally a fee attached to STD screenings. Screenings will be offered at no cost only during the days and times outlined above.
