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Your sexual health is a priority
Taking control starts with informed decisions. Open Door Health Center is here to support you at every step of your health journey. Please find the answers to many of the top questions below.
Let’s Discuss Sexual Health
Initiating a dialogue about sexual health is crucial, and we recognize the sensitivity involved. Open Door Health Center aims to break down barriers by ensuring that everyone can access Outreach Services seamlessly.
Health Education and Risk Reduction
Our team of certified counselors is dedicated to assisting individuals in evaluating their risk factors for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
Empowering Health and Community Well-Being
Our certified counselors are committed to guiding individuals through the assessment of their HIV and sexually transmitted infection (STI) risk factors.
Confidential and Anonymous HIV Testing
Aligned with the National Strategy to End AIDS, our Outreach Team at Open Door Health Center of Illinois is proud to provide Free Rapid HIV testing. This service is specifically tailored for individuals facing a heightened risk of HIV/AIDS.
What is PrEP?
Initiating a dialogue about sexual health is crucial, and we recognize the sensitivity involved. Open Door Health Center aims to break down barriers by ensuring that everyone can access Outreach Services seamlessly.
What is DoxyPEP?
Think of it as the morning-after pill, but for bacterial STIs. Take one dose after a condomless encounter to significantly reduce your risk.
What is PEP?
Your Emergency Defense Against HIV Post-exposure prophylaxis, or PEP, is a short course of HIV medicines taken within 72 hours of potential exposure to prevent the virus from taking hold. It’s an emergency measure and not for regular use.
Let’s Talk About Testing
Immediate Action is Vital If you suspect you may have been exposed to HIV or any other sexually transmitted infection, seeking immediate medical care is essential. Taking prompt action can significantly impact your health outcome, and our team is here to support you through the process.