{"id":240,"date":"2020-05-27T15:07:42","date_gmt":"2020-05-27T15:07:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/central-virginia\/?page_id=240"},"modified":"2026-04-21T16:28:56","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T16:28:56","slug":"sexually-transmitted-diseases-stds","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/central-virginia\/sexually-transmitted-diseases-stds\/","title":{"rendered":"Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)"},"content":{"rendered":"

WHAT STD SERVICES DO YOU PROVIDE?<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

Confidential<\/strong> counseling, diagnosis and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).<\/span><\/h2>\n

We provide testing for HIV, syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, and other STDs if necessary.<\/span><\/h2>\n

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

Anyone is eligible for these services.<\/span><\/h2>\n

IS THERE A COST?<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

Testing, treatment, and medications may have charges associated. We accept Medicaid and most insurance.<\/span><\/h2>\n

HOW DO I MAKE AN APPOINTMENT OR GET MORE INFORMATION?<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

Call the Lynchburg Health Department at (434) – 477 – 5974 to schedule an appointment.<\/span><\/h2>\n

LINKS:<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

VDH-Disease Prevention-HIV & STD’s<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

VDH-STD Facts & Information<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

VDH-HIV Services<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

CDC-STD Facts & Information<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

STI’s<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Contraceptives 101<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Feminine Hygiene 101<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Virginia HIV\/STD\/Viral Hepatitis Hotline: 1.800.533.4148, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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