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Sexual & Reproductive Health

Comprehensive and Confidential

Comprehensive and confidential care is provided to meet your needs and help maintain optimal sexual and reproductive health. Programs include testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, pregnancy testing, emergency contraception, birth control, free sexual health supplies, and other reproductive and sexual health services.

All services are provided at the City of Racine Public Health Department’s Sexual & Reproductive Health Clinic, an inclusive, stigma-free environment. Services are available to people of all ages, gender identities, gender expressions, and sexual orientations.

 

Sexual Health Services

The Sexual & Reproductive Health Clinic provides testing and/or treatment for a variety of sexually transmitted infections, or STIs. Below is a comprehensive list of services available:

  • Chlamydia testing and treatment
  • Gonorrhea testing and treatment
  • Syphilis testing and treatment
  • Trichomoniasis, or “Trich”, testing (for females) and treatment
  • Herpes swab testing if you have symptoms (such as a genital, oral or rectal sore)
  • Hepatitis B & C testing (based on risk)
  • Testing and treatment for vaginal infections like yeast and bacterial vaginosis
  • Treatment of genital warts
  • HIV testing, counseling, and referrals for treatment
  • Mycoplasma Genitalium (based on risk)

Cost:

  • Teens (age 18 and under): Free
  • Adults (age 19 and older): $25; no one will be turned away if unable to pay.
  • No billing for private insurance.

Appointments
To make an appointment, call 262-636-9431 or email publichealth@cityofracine.org.

Pregnancy Testing

Pregnancy testing is available through the Sexual & Reproductive Health Clinic by appointment only. Walk-ins are welcome but appointments are encouraged to guarantee spot availability. During your visit, in addition to the determination of pregnancy status, clients will receive appropriate referrals for prenatal and/or other health services. These referrals may include the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Nutritional Program, the Racine County Home Visitation Network, Medicaid/BadgerCare enrollment, and contraceptive health services.

Cost:

  • All Clients: Free

Appointments
To make an appointment, call 262-636-9431 or email publichealth@cityofracine.org.

Emergency Contraception

There are two emergency contraception pills available, based on your individual health history and situation. Emergency contraception should be taken as soon as possible, and is effective up to 3-5 days after unprotected sex.

Things You Should Know

  • These pills will not prevent pregnancy during future unprotected sex, so you must plan to use contraception in the future.
  • These pills do not protect you against STIs. You should still use condoms and be tested for STIs regularly.

Cost:

  • All Clients: Free

Appointments
To make an appointment, call 262-636-9431 or email publichealth@cityofracine.org.

Birth Control

The Sexual & Reproductive Health Clinic offers various forms of birth control, including injectable and oral medications to prevent pregnancy.

Things You Should Know

  • You must adhere to the prescribed medication’s regimen to ensure effectiveness and prevent pregnancy.
  • Birth control does not protect you against STIs. You should still use condoms and be tested for STIs regularly.

Cost:

  • All Clients: $30-45; no one will be turned away if unable to pay.

Appointments
To make an appointment, call 262-636-9431 or email publichealth@cityofracine.org.

HIV PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis)

The Sexual & Reproductive Health Clinic offers oral PrEP to help prevent HIV infection in those that are at high risk for getting HIV through sex or injection drug use.

Things You Should Know:

  • When PrEP is taken daily, it is 99% effective at preventing HIV in sexual transmission.
  • You must adhere to the prescribed medication’s regimen to ensure effectiveness.
  • PrEP does not protect you against STIs. You should still use condoms and be tested for STIs regularly.

Appointments

To make an appointment, call 262-636-9431 or email PublicHealth@cityofracine.org.

Free Sexual Health Supplies

Pick up free supplies at the Sexual & Reproductive Health Clinic. Supplies are available Monday through Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM (excluding holidays).

Available Supplies

  • Condoms
  • Dental dams
  • Finger cots
  • Insertable condoms
  • Water-based and silicone-based sex lube

If you are unable to pick up supplies in person, you can have them mailed to you for free. Read about our Mail Me Condoms Program .

Free At-Home Rapid HIV Tests

In partnership with Public Health Madison & Dane County, we offer free, at-home HIV rapid test kits. To receive a free test kit, call 608-243-0411 and leave a message with your name and either a phone number or email address where you can be contacted.

An HIV Outreach Coordinator will contact you within two business days of your request to send your kit and offer additional resources and support.

Other Services

A variety of additional services relating to optimal sexual and reproductive health are available from the Public Health Department.

  • Confidential partner notifications
  • Immunizations
  • Linkage to care for people living with HIV, Hepatitis B, and/or Hepatitis C
  • Urinalysis when STI’s are negative
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