• Health

  • Department:

  • STD, HIV, TB, and Communicable Disease

  • STDs

     

    The goal of the Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Clinic is to prevent the spread of sexually transmitted diseases in Onslow County.  This is accomplished through confidential testing, treatment and counseling for sexually transmitted diseases.  Many STD treatments are also free. 

    Services:

    • Prevention of STDs through vaccination and safer sex education
    • Diagnosis of STD/HIV through physical exams and laboratory testing
    • Treatment of STDs through medications
    • Confidential counseling and education regarding STDs and HIV
    • Follow-up and referral services for those citizens who test positive for a sexually transmitted disease.

    Walk-In Clinic days and hours:

                 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday  8:00 AM – 3:30 PM    

              Thursday  11:00 AM –  6:30 PM

    Although we encourage minors to discuss health issues with their parents, adolescents may come to the STD Clinic unaccompanied by a parent.

    For more information, contact the STD nurse at (910) 347-2154 ext 3904.

     TB

    Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The bacteria usually attack the lungs, but TB bacteria can attack any part of the body such as the kidney, spine, and brain. If not treated properly, TB disease can be fatal. TB disease was once the leading cause of death in the United States.  Onslow County is a low risk area for Tuberculosis.  Many employers and schools require the placement of a PPD (TB skin test) yearly.  For TB Basics, click Here.

    PPDs can be given Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, although these days may vary during weeks with holidays.  They are “read” 48-72 hours later.  Clients with positive PPDs will be counseled about the need for a chest X-ray and treatment options.

    For more information, contact the TB Control nurse at (910) 347-2154 ext 3939.

    Communicable Disease

    The Communicable Disease Branch of the Division of Public Health primarily deals with infectious diseases that are reportable by law to the state health department, as well as a few other communicable diseases of public health significance, such as influenza, norovirus infection and certain healthcare-associated infections.  Many illnesses, such as Whooping cough and salmonella, are reportable within 24 hours of the doctor suspecting them.  Others, such as Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, are reportable within a week.  Reporting forms are available Here.  Reports may be made by phone, fax (910-347-4246) or by mail to the Health Department at 612 College Street, Jacksonville, NC 28540.

    For more information, contact the Communicable Disease nurse at (910) 347-2154 ext 3974.

    For appointments for any of these clinics call (910) 347-2154 and choose option 2.