Public Health Clinic (HIV/STI)

The Public Health Clinic provides the opportunity to schedule an appointment and avoid the wait. Appointments are given priority and we also welcome walk-in visits. To schedule an appointment call 412-578-8081. Free and confidential STI/HIV testing and treatment is available for most STIs.

  • Walk-in patients are seen on a first-come, first serve basis
  • Anyone 13 years and older can be seen at the clinic without parental consent
  • Patients are seen regardless of immigration status.

Patients are asked to bring photo ID (i.e. driver’s license, passport, college ID) when being seen. Patients can be seen without a photo ID, though a photo ID is required to receive results.

Call 412-578-8081 with questions or to make an appointment. Language line services are available for a variety of languages. An on-site interpreter can be scheduled with advance notice.

Now Offering

Cervical Cancer Screening
The Public Health Clinic is now offering cervical cancer screening. Our cervical cancer screening will include a pap test (pap smear) and Human papillomavirus (HPV) test. These tests help prevent cervical cancer or find it early. If you are 21 to 29 years old, you should start getting Pap tests at age 21. If your Pap test result is normal, your doctor may tell you that you can wait three years until your next Pap test. Click here to learn more.

PrEP and PEP for HIV Prevention
The Public Health Clinic is now offering Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) for HIV prevention. PrEP is taken before a potential HIV exposure while PEP is taken after a potential HIV exposure. Both are medications that reduce the risk of acquiring HIV. Learn more: Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis | HIV.gov and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis | HIV.gov

Free At-Home Testing
The Public Health Clinic is now offering STI program offers free STI at-home test kits. These kits will allow you to conduct a test for Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, Syphilis, and HIV in the privacy of your own home. For positive tests, patients may also obtain treatment at the Public Health Clinic and local community pharmacies. Learn more about at-home testing(PDF, 1MB) or activate and register(PDF, 531KB) an existing at home testing kit.

Register and Order a Kit

Public Health Clinic

Hours of Operation

The Public Health Clinic (HIV/STI) clinic is open during the following hours*:

  • Monday: 9:00 am - 3:45 pm
  • Tuesday: 9:00 am - 3:45 pm
  • Wednesday: 12:00 pm - 6:45 pm
  • Thursday: 9:00 am - 3:45 pm
  • Friday: 9:00 am - 3:45 pm

The Public Health Clinic will be closed for lunch 12-1pm every day except Wednesday when it is closed 3-4pm.

*Hours may vary due to holidays.

Location

Blakey Center Public Health Clinic
1908 Wylie Avenue
Ground Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
412-578-8081

Nearby PRT Bus Routes: 81 Oakhill, 82 Lincoln, 83 Bedford Hill 

Free on street parking is available in front of the clinic. Be mindful of street cleaning signs and other parking signage.

Handicap accessible parking is in the lot next to the clinic, and there is a handicap accessible entrance through the parking lot at the back of the building.

Clinical Services

Testing and Treatment

  • HIV Testing (Blood)
  • Syphilis (Blood)
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Mpox virus
  • Trichomoniasis (Vaginal screening only)
  • Hepatitis C
  • Hepatitis B
    Titers to check immunity and requires a fee per lab: $25 Residents | $30 Non-Residents
  • Herpes (We do not provide a blood test, but will conduct a culture if lesions are present)
  • Genital Warts (treatment only)
Vaccines
  • Hepatitis A vaccine
  • Hepatitis B vaccine
  • Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine
  • Mpox (JYNNEOS) vaccine
Other Clinical Services

What to Expect During a Visit

Please note if this is a medical emergency, go to the nearest Emergency Department. Patients seeking Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) for HIV should go to the nearest health care provider. The Public Health Clinic does not provide PEP.

Patients should bring a photo ID (i.e., driver’s license, passport, state ID, college ID) when visiting the Public Health Clinic.

Upon arrival, all patients are required to take a number and clipboard and complete the intake form (yellow card). Patients are called by their number to ensure confidentiality. Patients may be called out of numerical order when appropriate.

Patients may have to wait longer than expected depending on patient volume. The clinic aims to provide services to patients in a timely manner.

During the visit, clinicians will collect a blood sample and urine sample for STI/HIV testing. Test results will be provided to the patient by clinical staff.

Personal health information is protected by HIPPA. According to the recently enacted 21st Cures Act by Congress, patients have greater access to view their medical information online and health care providers may have access to medical records for the coordination of care.

Your Rights As a Patient in Pennsylvania

ACHD Policy 308 - HIPAA Privacy Notice

After a Visit

Some results can be provided on the same day. For other tests results, patients should wait 10 days before calling the clinic at 412-578-7939. If unanswered, patients should leave a message, and a staff member will return the call within 1-2 business days.

For positive test results, patients will receive a call from a nurse to return for treatment. Patients may also receive a call from a Disease Intervention Specialist (DIS) to discuss current or previous sexual partners that might have been exposed. Partner Services is a voluntary, free, and confidential service to locate partners. Learn more about Partner Services.

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