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GAY/BISEXUAL
MEN'S HEALTH
If you would like to see a doctor
at Whitman-Walker, please fill out our registration
form and our medical intake form. These forms are PDF document, so you will
need Adobe Acrobat Reader to open them. You can download a free
copy of Adobe Acrobat by clicking
here.
All services are available to the Spanish-speaking community through bilingual staff and volunteers. Other translation services are available upon request.
Primary medical care, including regular check ups, urgent care for illness, testing for sexually transmitted infections and pediatric care is available to the GLBT community at Whitman-Walker Clinic. To schedule an appointment, call 202-939-7690.
Screening for human papillomavirus for gay and bisexual men is also available through primary care.
Behavioral Health Care
Gay and bisexual men can access behavioral health care services geared specifically
for them.
STD
Clinic
Confidential testing for sexually transmitted diseases
(STDs) including HIV is conducted on a walk-in basis on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:00 pm
at the Elizabeth Taylor Medical Center, 1701 14th St.,
NW. There are no appointments. Clients
are seen on a first come, first served basis. Arrival by 5:30 is recommended to ensure service. Any arrival after the clinic opens is not guaranteed to receive services. Expect to spend at least an hour once you arrive at the clinic.
Please note that, in the
STD Clinic, HIV testing is
done only in addition to other STD testing. If you only
want an HIV test, check Whitman-Walker's HIV testing schedule
and contact information. HIV rapid testing is free of charge.
Hepatitis A and B Vaccinations
Hepatitis A and B vaccinations
are available. The vaccine is given in a series of three injections: on day
one, one month later and six months later. Hepatitis testing
is recommended before receiving vaccination and the cost is
based on a sliding scale. Insurance does not generally cover
the cost of hepatitis vaccinations.
For more information, please
call (202) 745-6112 or e-mail gaymenswellness wwc.org. |