STI - Education, Testing, and Treatment

The Inyo County Public Health Clinic offers STI testing and treatment along with other programs that work to support individuals to protect themselves and their partners from sexually transmitted infections (STIs)—sometimes referred to as a sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)—such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and others.

 

**Clinic Location**

Clint Quilter County Office Building (CQ-COB)
– Public Health Clinic –

1360 N. Main Street, Bishop, CA 93514

 

STI aND HIV/AIDS PROGRAMS:

Education and Prevention

Many people engage in sexual behaviors that put them at risk for unintended pregnancy and contracting other sexually transmitted diseases. By request, the Public Health division organizes free, comprehensive sex educational presentations to help adolescents understand their sexual risks, access local services, and adopt awareness and behaviors that support their health and well-being. For more information about adolescent and healthy youth sexual behaviors, click here.

To learn more information about Public Health outreach and education presentations, please email: PHAdmin@inyocounty.us

 

No-Cost Condoms

Stop by the County Office Building (COB) during normal business hours to pick-up free condoms outside the reception area of the Health & Human Services (HHS) Area Resource Center (ARC).

 

HIV/STI Testing

Confidential and free testing for HIV, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and Syphilis are offered at the Public Health Clinic in Bishop during weekly clinic hours. No appointment necessary.

– Public Health Clinic –
Every Tuesday and Thursday
from 1:00 to 4:00 pm

For more information on sexually transmitted diseases, prevention, and treatment, click here.

 

AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP)

This program helps ensure that people living with HIV and AIDS who are uninsured and under-insured have access to medication. Individuals are eligible for ADAP if they are a resident of California, are HIV infected, are 18 years of age or older, have a Federal Adjusted Gross Income (FAGI) that does not exceed $50,000, and have a valid prescription from a licensed California physician. For more information, click here.

How to Apply – To apply schedule an appointment with a certified ADAP Enrollment Worker at a certified ADAP enrollment site. ADAP enrollment sites are located throughout the state. 

To find an enrollment site near you, please refer to CDPH’s ADAP Enrollment Site Locator or contact the ADAP call center at (844) 421-7050, Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (excluding holidays).

 

HIV Surveillance

Federal and state laws require HIV/AIDS case reporting to be conducted by laboratories, local health departments, counseling and testing (C&T) sites, and healthcare providers. The Public Health division ensures that all local cases of HIV/AIDS are reported to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH).

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For more information, contact the
Public Health & Prevention Division:
(760) 873-7868