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Guilford County Offers Free STD Screenings At Mobile Clinics In Greensboro And High Point

GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. — The Guilford County Division of Public Health's Sexual Health Action Group (SHAG) will offer several community mobile clinics across Greensboro and High Point. These are open to anyone who lives in Guilford County.

Officials say available no-cost and confidential screenings include tests for: HIV, Syphilis, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea and Hepatitis B and C.

Patients will not be asked to give any identification or pay for these tests. Clinic sessions are available on a walk-in basis with no appointment required.

GREENSBORO Mobile clinics will be held at the Guilford County Division of Public Health (1100 E. Wendover Avenue) Tuesdays from 3-6 p.M. On the following dates:

  • February 25
  • March 4
  • March 11
  • March 18
  • March 25
  • April 1
  • April 8
  • April 15
  • April 22
  • April 29
  • May 6

    • HIGH POINT testing will be at 501 E. Green Drive from 9 a.M.-12 p.M. On the following dates:

  • February 27
  • March 13
  • March 27
  • April 10
  • April 24
  • May 8

    • Mobile clinics will also be held at the Guilford County Department of Social Services' HIGH POINT location (325 E. Russell Avenue) from 9 a.M.-12 p.M. On the following dates:

  • March 6
  • March 20
  • April 3
  • April 17
  • May 1




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