STD Testing, Treatment & Vaccines in Grand Rapids, MI

Irwin/Martin Health Center offers the following services related to the testing and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs):

• STD testing, diagnosis and treatment, including:
  • bacterial vaginosis (BV)
  • chlamydia
  • genital warts
  • gonorrhea
  • herpes
  • HIV (testing and diagnosis only)
  • syphilis
  • trichomoniasis (trich)
  • Other STD testing, diagnosis and treatment services are also available. Please ask our staff for more information.
• STD prevention, including:
  • condoms
  • HPV vaccine (Gardasil)
• STD and safer sex education

Due to COVID-19, there is currently a nationwide shortage of testing materials for gonorrhea and chlamydia. If you are seeking testing for gonorrhea or chlamydia, please call us at 800-230-7526 before scheduling online.

Here’s what you need to know about STD testing & treatment at this health center:

We can test for gonorrhea and chlamydia using a urine sample. If this test shows an infection, then we will provide you with treatment and explain how your partner(s) can be treated.

For testing involving urine samples, including chlamydia and gonorrhea, do not urinate or engage in sexual intercourse for one hour before testing.

Many STD tests require a genital exam.

Rapid HIV testing can be done by swabbing the inside of your mouth. The results are available in 20-30 minutes.

Counseling and anonymous (without your name) or confidential (private) testing for HIV are provided by trained staff who are sensitive to your needs and concerns.

Counseling and confidential (private) testing for STDs are provided by trained staff who are sensitive to your needs and concerns.

This health center offers PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis), a medication regimen to help prevent HIV for individuals with high risk of exposure.

Payment is expected at time of service unless other arrangements have previously been made.

Some STD testing and treatment services may be covered by your insurance. If you want to use your insurance, please be sure to bring in your insurance information at the time of your visit.

Medicaid, Medicaid Family Planning Benefits Program, and Medicaid for Pregnant Women accepted.

If you are uninsured, you may be eligible to receive financial assistance for your procedure. You can confidentially find out if you qualify by calling us at 616-459-3101.

If you are eligible for financial assistance you may be asked to bring documentation with you to the health center.