The mission of Collin County STD/HIV Clinic is to provide
eligible uninsured and/or underinsured residents of Collin County with quality education,
screening, counseling and treatment services in order to prevent, control, and eliminate the spread of STDs in the
county. To ensure the protection of the public, we continually strive to maintain close communication with clients,
health providers, and other agencies to facilitate the exchange of information and strengthen our epidemiologic
investigations of cases.
While substantial progress has been made in preventing, diagnosing, and treating certain STDs in recent years, the
CDC estimates that 19 million new infections occur each year, almost half of them among young people ages 15 to 24.
STD stands for Sexually Transmitted Diseases, which can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or other organisms.
Bacterial STDs include Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Trichomoniasis, and Bacterial Vaginosis. Viral STDs include
Herpes, Genital Warts, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus). Although most
people with STD infections do not experience any signs or symptoms of the disease, the following are some possible
signs and symptoms:
- Painful or painless sores in vaginal, oral, or anal area.
- Unusual discharge
- Burning during urination
- Pelvic, lower abdominal, or groin pain
- Itching
- Warts on genitals, anus, or urethra
In most cases, bacterial STDs can be treated and cured by simple antibiotics. Viral STDs, however, in most cases can
only be treated but not cured. STDs are spread through intimate person-to-person contact such as oral, vaginal, and
anal sex. They can also be spread through the sharing of needles. Pregnant women may spread STDs to their babies
before giving birth, during birth, or after birth through breast-feeding. STDs have harmful effects on babies and
can cause stillbirth, low birth weight, conjunctivitis (eye infection), pneumonia, neonatal sepsis, neurologic
damage, and even blindness and deafness. In adults, STDs can cause other complications such as cervical or other
cancers, chronic hepatitis, pelvic inflammatory diseases, infertility, or make the infected person more susceptible
to acquiring HIV.
STDs are preventable. If you have sex, know how to protect yourself and your sexual partners from STDs. STDs
don't always cause symptoms or may only cause mild symptom, so it is possible to have an infection and not know
it. So, it is important to be tested and treated for STDs in a timely manner. If you think you have an STD, get
tested. If you know you have an STD, get treated.
For STD/HIV reporting, please contact the Texas Department of State Health Services Region 2/3 DIS.
Fax Number: 817-264-4778
Our Services
Diagnostic Services
Our STD/HIV clinic offers
eligible uninsured and/or underinsured Collin County residents, quality diagnostic services in
compliance with federal and state regulations for the screening and diagnosis of sexually transmitted diseases. We
offer testing for the following conditions:
- Gonorrhea
- Chlamydia
- Syphilis
- Bacterial Vaginosis
- Trichomoniasis
- HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)
- Hepatitis B and C Testing * (Additional charges apply)
The base price for an STD office visit for
eligible uninsured and/or underinsured residents of Collin County is $30*, which is non-refundable.
This price includes meeting with a clinician for a consultation, and may also involve screening, diagnosis,
referral, and counseling. Only certain conditions are treated at our clinic and additional fees may apply, depending
on the condition and specific labs and/tests that are required.
For an additional fee, HPV vaccines are available for children and Hepatitis A and B vaccines are available for
children and adults through the Collin County Immunizations Clinic. The Collin County Immunization Clinic only
provides vaccines for uninsured individuals or those that meet another eligibility criteria. Please visit the
Immunizations Clinic
webpage to learn more about eligibility, pricing, and other vaccine information.
Counseling and Treatment Services
Our clinical staff members are professionals trained in the diagnosis, treatment, counseling, and follow-up of STD
cases. Based upon the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) guidelines, we provide counseling and treatment for
eligible and uninsured residents of Collin County who are patients that have been diagnosed with
Syphilis, Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, Bacterial Vaginosis, or Trichomoniasis. It is important for patients to work closely
with clinic staff to ensure that they understand their condition and are treated appropriately and not get
re-infected or exposed to another STD. Individuals who test positive for HIV can receive treatment from their
private physician or be referred by our clinic to the Dallas County HIV Early Intervention Clinic located at the
Dallas County Health and Human Services, or to AIDS Services of North Texas in Plano.
In addition to providing evaluation, treatment, counseling, and referral services to help clients deal with the newly
infected STD, our clinic also works closely with the Health Department Epidemiologist. Disease Intervention Services
(DIS) will work with patients with the partner notification process. This ensures that possible contacts receive
timely testing and treatment of HIV & Syphilis.
Patient Confidentiality
The Collin County STD/HIV clinic understands the importance of patients' rights to privacy and emphasizes
maintaining patient confidentiality.
Clinic Locations and Hours of Operation
Collin County STD/HIV clinic is located at:
Collin County Health Care Services
825 N. McDonald St. # 130
McKinney, Texas 75069
Our clinic hours are:
Monday - Thursday, 8 am - 11 am and 1 pm - 4:00 pm
Friday, 8 am - 11 am
Call (972) 548-5526 for appointment scheduling only
Eligible uninsured and/or underinsured patients are seen
by appointment only for the STD/HIV clinic. Patients must present a current Photo ID showing a Collin
County address. Patients should plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before their appointment in order
to complete registration/consent forms and check in. Patients who arrive late to their appointment may be asked to
reschedule.
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