Unlike many other STD's - Syphilis can be cured easily! Don't wait for
someone to tell you that you may have been exposed to syphilis. Caught early,
syphilis can be easily treated. If you go untreated you can end up with serious
brain or heart damage, blindness and even death.
About Syphilis Testing:
You can get a test for syphilis from your doctor or you can get a test
and treatment for Syphilis for only $10.00 at:
Louisville Metro Public Health
& Wellness STD Specialty
Clinic
850 Barret Avenue, Suite 301
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 574-6699
If you prefer not to visit the clinic or the hours do not work with your
schedule, you can also contact Melissa with University of Louisville who does FREE Syphilis testing
outreach. Melissa can meet you at a public place to draw your blood for the
test. Melissa also has incentives to offer you if you get tested for Syphilis
including your choice of one of the following:
To schedule an individual appointment for a FREE confidential Syphilis test with
Melissa e-mail:
melissa@friendtofriend.org or call (502) 235-8076.
Melissa will also be offering Free Syphilis testing every Wednesday from 1:00pm - 3:00pm at the UofL Hospital Ambulatory Care Building Clinic located at 530 South Jackson Street in downtown Louisville.
Questions about Syphilis, symptoms, testing or treatment?
For more information call:
Melissa at (502) 235-8076
Louisville Metro Public Health & Wellness STD Specialty Clinic
at (502) 574-6699
Volunteers of America's STOP Program at (502) 574-5373.
CDC Info, (the National STD Hotline): 1-800-342-2437 has trained counselors
available 24 hours a day to offer information and referrals.