The Coastal Health District HIV Prevention Program will host Cupcakes and Condoms: An evening of pampering and girl talk about sexual health from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., on Tuesday, March 10, at Yummy Colour Hair Salon located at 11215 Abercorn Street in Savannah
About 23 percent of women living with HIV in the United States are women and about one in nine of them don’t know their status. Every year around National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NWGHAAD) on March 10, the Coastal Health District HIV Prevention Program hosts a Cupcakes and Condoms® event designed to provide women with complimentary desserts, pampering, and an open forum for discussing sexual health. Free sweet treats and manicures will be provided by Yummy Colour Hair Salon.
Cupcakes & Condoms® is a program
initiated by The Red Pump Project.® Founded
in 2009, The Red Pump Project ® is a nonprofit organization that raises
awareness about the impact of HIV/AIDS on women and girls. Attendees at Cupcakes
& Condoms® events around the country are treated to complimentary desserts
while engaging in discussion designed to foster healthy intimate relationships
and promote positive choices to aid in the prevention of HIV and STIs.
Women and girls interested in attending this
event can text 864-674-7505 for more information or to confirm attendance.
The Coastal Health District HIV Prevention Program will host Cupcakes & Condoms, an afternoon of cupcakes and girl talk about sexual health, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, August 12, at University Meeting Room located at Savannah State University, 3219 College Drive in Savannah.
Cupcakes & Condoms is a program presented by the Red Pump Project to engage women and teen girls in an open dialogue about sexual health. Attendees are treated to complimentary desserts while engaging in discussion designed to foster healthy intimate relationships and promote positive choices to aid in the prevention of HIV and STIs. Founded in 2009, The Red Pump Project ® is a nonprofit organization that raises awareness about the impact of HIV/AIDS on women and girls.
Today, about one in four people living with HIV in the United States is female. Only about half of women living with HIV are getting care, and only four in 10 of them have the virus under control. Women face unique HIV risks and challenges that can prevent them from getting needed care and treatment. Addressing these issues remains critical to achieving an HIV- and AIDS-free generation.
The Coastal Health District is observing National Women & Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day with “Cupcakes & Condoms,” a free, confidential HIV testing event. There will be giveaways, including cupcakes, and candid talk about sexual health. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, March 10, at the Chatham County Health Department located at 1395 Eisenhower Drive.
National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NWGHAAD) is an annual observance that sheds light on the impact of HIV and AIDS on women and girls. Every year on March 10, and throughout the month of March, federal, national, and community organizations come together to show support for women and girls impacted by HIV and AIDS. This year marks the 12th observance of National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.
The Coastal Health District is observing National Women & Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day with “Cupcakes & Condoms,” a free, confidential HIV testing event. There will be giveaways, including cupcakes, and candid talk about sexual health. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, March 10, at the Chatham County Health Department located at 1395 Eisenhower Drive.
National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NWGHAAD) is an annual observance that sheds light on the impact of HIV and AIDS on women and girls. Every year on March 10, and throughout the month of March, federal, national, and community organizations come together to show support for women and girls impacted by HIV and AIDS. This year marks the 12th observance of National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.
Today, about one in four people living with HIV in the United States is female. Only about half of women living with HIV are getting care, and only four in 10 of them have the virus under control. Women face unique HIV risks and challenges that can prevent them from getting needed care and treatment. Addressing these issues remains critical to achieving an HIV- and AIDS-free generation.
The Coastal Health District is observing National Women & Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day with “Cupcakes & Condoms,” a free, confidential HIV testing event that will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, March 10, at theChatham County Health Department located at 1395 Eisenhower Drive.
National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NWGHAAD) is an annual observance that sheds light on the impact of HIV and AIDS on women and girls. Every year on March 10, and throughout the month of March, federal, national, and community organizations come together to show support for women and girls impacted by HIV and AIDS. This year marks the 12th observance of National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.
Today, about one in four people living with HIV in the United States is female. Only about half of women living with HIV are getting care, and only four in 10 of them have the virus under control. Women face unique HIV risks and challenges that can prevent them from getting needed care and treatment. Addressing these issues remains critical to achieving an HIV- and AIDS-free generation.
World AIDS Day is observed on December 1 each year and is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, show their support for people living with HIV, and commemorate people who have died. More than 1.2 million people in United States are living with HIV and nearly one in eight of them does not know it. The only way to know for sure whether you have HIV is to get tested. World AIDS Day is a global initiative to raise awareness, fight prejudice, and improve education about HIV and AIDS. The 2016 theme is “Leadership, Commitment, Impact.”
The Coastal Health District Prevention Program will offer free and confidential rapid HIV testing from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, December 1, at the Chatham County Health Department located at 1395 Eisenhower Drive in Savannah.
Whether you are actively dating or in a committed relationship, you can take these simple, effective steps to help prevent HIV infection for you and your partner:
• Use condoms every time you have sex.
• Get an HIV test, which is free and confidential.
• Be monogamous.
• Do not abuse alcohol or drugs.
• Talk to your doctor about pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) or post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) if you think you are at risk for HIV.
For more information, please call Diane DeVore at (912) 353-3276 or email Diane.Devore@dph.ga.gov.
The Coastal Health District will observe National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day with “Test Together,” a free day of HIV testing that encourages women to come to the Chatham County Health Department on Eisenhower drive, with a friend, and get tested for HIV. The free testing day will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 10, at the health department located at 1395 Eisenhower Drive in Savannah.
National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NWGHAAD) is an annual observance that sheds light on the impact of HIV and AIDS on women and girls. Every year on March 10, and throughout the month of March, federal, national, and community organizations come together to show support for women and girls impacted by HIV and AIDS. This year marks the 11th observance of National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.
Today, about one in four people living with HIV in the United States is female. Only about half of women living with HIV are getting care, and only four in 10 of them have the virus under control. Women face unique HIV risks and challenges that can prevent them from getting needed care and treatment. Addressing these issues remains critical to achieving an HIV- and AIDS-free generation.
The 2016 theme is “The Best Defense Is a Good Offense.” Whether you’re actively dating or are in a committed relationship, you can take these simple, effective steps to help prevent HIV infection for you and your partner:
Use condoms every time you have sex.
Get an HIV test, which is free and confidential.
Be monogamous.
Do not abuse alcohol or drugs.
Talk to your doctor about pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) or post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) if you think you’re at risk for HIV.
The Coastal Health District’s HIV Program provides medical treatment and case management services for those living with HIV/AIDS. Every health department provides free, walk-in HIV testing, but our CARE Clinics provide HIV treatment at three locations in the Coastal Health District.
Savannah: 107 B Fahm St. Savannah, GA 31401 Phone: 912-651-2253 Savannah HIV Testing Hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 9-11am & 2-3pm
Brunswick: 2747 4th St. Brunswick, GA 31520 Phone: 912-264-3236
Hinesville: 1113 East Oglethorpe Hwy. Hinesville, GA 31313 Phone: 912-876-2173
Services offered at the Coastal Health District CARE Clinics include:
• HIV medical provider visits • Labs related to HIV medical care • Access to HIV medications • Oral health care • Nutritional assessment and counseling • Care and treatment related to sexually transmitted infections • Mental health counseling • Partner counseling • Referral services
Transportation to medical appointments is available for clients as a part of the case management services provided.
The CARE Clinics treat any HIV positive client over age 12, including those who have a CDC-defined AIDS diagnosis. Supportive services, such as emergency financial assistance, food vouchers, housing assistance, support groups, etc., are available by referral through various community providers and partners.
To get started, visit our HIV Program Requirements page.
Free at-home HIV self-test kits are now being offered through our Project POWER initiative. HIV self-testing allows you to get tested and learn your status in the privacy of your own home. Results from the self-test are available in about 20 minutes.
You can also text or call 912-414-4962 to order a kit (limit two kits per person).
Free Condoms by Mail
Need condoms? Fill out our confidential online form or call our condom line at 912-414-4962 and leave your name, mailing address, phone number (only needed for address confirmation) and preferred condom pack (Magnum pack, variety pack, non-latex male pack, or internal condoms – previously known as female condoms), and we will mail them to you.
PrEP stands for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis. PrEP is a way for people who don’t have HIV but who are at very high risk of getting it to prevent HIV infection by taking a pill every day. The pill contains two medicines that are also used to treat HIV. If you take PrEP and are exposed to HIV through sex or injection drug use, these medicines can work to keep the virus from taking hold in your body.
PrEP is a powerful HIV prevention tool and can be combined with condoms and other prevention methods to provide even greater protection than when used alone. But people who use PrEP must commit to taking the drug every day and seeing their health care provider for follow-up every three months.
Call 912-414-4962 or click HERE to get more information on our PrEP Services.
The Coastal Health District offers prevention and treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). To schedule an appointment for STI services, please contact your local health department.
Free Condoms by Mail
Need condoms? Fill out our confidential online form or call our condom line at 912-414-4962 and leave your name, mailing address, phone number (only needed for address confirmation) and preferred condom pack (Magnum pack, variety pack, non-latex male pack, or internal condoms – previously known as female condoms), and we will mail them to you.
About 1 in 5 people in the US have a sexually transmitted infection. Left untreated, STIs can lead to serious health issues, affect fertility, and be passed along to partners. Many infections don’t cause any symptoms, so the only way to know for sure is to get tested.
The good news is that all STIs can be treated, and most can be cured. Testing is the first step. Some of the infections evaluated at public health departments include syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, herpes and HPV. If you test positive, our health departments can assist with treatment and can also lower your risk of passing an infection to your partner.
Click the link below to learn more about the Coastal Health District’s STI testing and treatment program. The sooner you get tested, the sooner you can take action to protect your health and the health of your partner.
If you do not want to get pregnant, not having sex is the best protection. If you do have sex, birth control – or contraception – can be used to prevent unwanted pregnancies. We offer many types of birth control.
More about Long-Acting Reversible Contraception
Long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) provide long-term birth control. LARCs include intrauterine devices (IUD) and contraceptive implants. LARCs are very effective at preventing pregnancy and can be removed at any time
Affordable Pricing
We believe everyone should have access to family planning services that meet both their lifestyle and budgetary needs. Our goal is to provide family planning services at the lowest cost possible which is why patients over the age of 18 must provide verification of income (W-2 form, current tax return, current paycheck and/or paycheck stubs for one month, unemployment/Dept. of Labor compensation notice or check stub, notarized statement of income from employer on letterhead, WIC or SNAP approval letter including family size and income) so that we can determine fair and affordable fees for services provided. Without verification of income, patients may be asked to pay the full amount for services they receive.
Family planning services are free for teens 18 and under and condoms are always free at all health departments.
Patients seeking Women’s Health services should be prepared to present a photo ID (state issued driver’s license, government ID, or student ID), and proof of income* and will be expected pay some fees for services. *(Proof of income will not be required for clients 18 and under).
Payment options
Cash
Debit/credit card (Visa, Master Card, Discover)
Medicaid
Peachcare for Kids
Amerigroup, Peachstate, Wellcare
Humana
Most plans under Cigna, Aetna, and Coventry are accepted.
Need condoms? Fill out our confidential online form or call our condom line at 912-414-4962 and leave your name, mailing address, phone number (only needed for address confirmation) and preferred condom pack (Magnum pack, variety pack, non-latex male pack, or internal condoms – previously known as female condoms), and we will mail them to you.
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