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Public Health Department
Main: 262-636-9201
Community Health: 262-636-9431
Environmental Health: 262-636-9203
Fax: 262-636-9564
After-hours Public Health Emergencies:
262-886-2300
Email:
PublicHealth@CityofRacine.orgLocation:
730 Washington Avenue
Racine, WI 53403Hours:
Administration &
Community Health Division
Monday – Friday
8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.Environmental Health Division
Monday – Friday
8:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
1:00 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.
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Community Health
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Sexual & Reproductive Health
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.
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Sexual & Reproductive Health Clinic
Sexual Health Services
Pregnancy Testing
Emergency Contraception
Birth Control
Free Sexual Health Supplies
Free At-Home Rapid HIV Tests
Mpox
Other Services
Resources
Sexual & Reproductive Health Clinic
Location
City of Racine Public Health Department
Racine City Hall
730 Washington Ave
Room 4, Lower Level
Racine, WI 53403Get Directions to the Sexual & Reproductive Health Clinic
Appointments
To make an appointment, call 262-636-9431 or email
publichealth@cityofracine.org.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 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
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. 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.
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.
Mpox
Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, is a rare disease caused by the mpox virus. It can cause a rash which may look like pimples or blisters, sometimes with a flu-like symptoms as well. People have tested positive for mpox in Wisconsin, including some in the Racine area. Mpox does not spread easily from person to person, and the virus is spreading mostly throughclose, intimate contact with someone who has the virus.
We offer vaccination, testing, and referrals to treatments to help contain the spread. Call us at 262-636-9431 for help scheduling an mpox vaccine appointment or for more information about testing.
Resources
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
Resources
If you have questions or would like more information, call 262-636-9431.
Abortion
HIV
Reproductive Healthcare & Your Rights
Sexual Health
STIs
- Alternate STI Clinic Services
- Information on specific STIs | American Sexual Health Association
- Other Local STI Testing | Planned Parenthood
- STI Testing Information | CDC