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Hurricane Helene: Public Health Department Closures

Our public health departments' hours of operation may be affected by power and staffing outages. This means that some closures may not appear on the state government office delays and closings map. The health and safety of our employees and our clients remains our highest priority. We are working to get services restored as safely and quickly as possible.

Learn more about DPH's role with hurricanes, floods, and weather emergencies.

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FREE STD/HIV testing on September 26 at most local health department clinics. Please call 1-855-472-3432 to schedule an appointment or view a listing of local health departments.

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Protect Yourself Stay Safe

Have sex with only one uninfected partner who has sex only with you.
Use a condom with a water based lubricant during sex.
Talk to your partner about past sex partners and needle drug use.
Look closely at your partner for signs of a Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD).
Not having sex is the best way to protect yourself from STDs.

Don't Roll the Dice. Prepare Before You're There!

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Take Action

Seek medical care if you have any symptoms of an STD.
Get regular medical checkups to test for STDs.
Get vaccinated for certain types of STDs.

If You Have an STD

Wait to have sex until you finish your treatment. Ask your doctor how long you must wait before you can have sex.
Tell your sex partner(s) about your STD.
Be sure your partner is treated, too