Local Impact Spotlight:
- During special events, STI testing is offered at no cost; many locations accept walk-ins though appointments may be preferred.
- About one in five people in the U.S. has an STI; infections often lack symptoms but cause serious long-term harm if untreated.
- Routine STI testing is quick, confidential, treatable or curable in many cases, and protects health including for pregnant women.
Health departments in the Coastal Health District are offering free testing events for sexually transmitted infections, or STIs, during STI Awareness Month in April.
STI testing is always available without an appointment during clinic hours at health departments in coastal Georgia. But during these special events, STI testing will be offered at no cost. A full list of free STI testing events is at the bottom of this page.
One in five people in the U.S. has an STI. Many infections don’t have obvious symptoms at first, but if left untreated, they can cause severe, long-term health problems and spread to partners.
STI testing is important for anyone who is sexually active, including adolescents, adults, and pregnant women. STIs can cause serious health problems for pregnant moms and can be passed to their unborn babies.
The good news is, all STIs can be treated, and most can be cured. Routine STI testing can help individuals get treatment early, protect their health, and have open, informed conversations with partners. Testing is quick, confidential, and often easier than people expect.
In 2024, more than 2.2 million STIs were reported across the United States. Overall, rates have declined in recent years but are still much higher than STI rates of a decade ago, reinforcing the need to continue prioritizing STI prevention, testing, and treatment.
Free STI Testing Events in the Coastal Health District
Bryan County
- April 22, 8-11am and 1-4pm, 430 Ledford St., Pembroke
Appointments preferred but not required - April 14, 8-11am and 1-4pm, 66 Capt. Matthew Freeman Dr., Richmond Hill
Appointments preferred but not required
Camden County
- April 16, 8am-12pm and 1-5:30pm, 101 Winding Rd., Kingsland
Appointments preferred but not required
Chatham County
- April 13-17, 8-11am and 1-4pm, Mon. through Thurs., 8a-1p on Friday
1395 Eisenhower Dr. & 1602 Drayton St., Savannah
No appointment needed
Effingham County
- April 13-17, 8-11am and 1-4pm, Mon. through Thurs., 8a-12p on Friday
802 Hwy. 119 South, Springfield
Appointments preferred but not required
Glynn County
- April 16, 8am-12pm and 1-5pm, 2747 Fourth St., Brunswick
No appointment needed
Liberty County
- April 13-17, 8-11am and 1-4pm, Mon. through Thurs., 8a-12p on Friday
1113 East Oglethorpe Hwy., Hinesville
Appointments preferred but not required
Long County
- April 20-24, 8-11am and 1-4pm, Mon. through Thurs., 8a-12p on Friday
584 N. Macon St., Ludowici
Appointments preferred but not required
McIntosh County
- April 14, 8-11am and 1-4pm, 1335 GA Hwy 57, Townsend
Appointments preferred but not required
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