Resources and Information
Health Updates
- Zika Virus
The Zika virus is a mosquito-borne infection which has spread significantly across the world since the first reported case in Brazil in 2015. Learn more about the Zika virus from the CDC. - Lyme Disease
Lyme is a bacterial disease transmitted to humans through the bite of infected ticks. Typical symptoms include fever, headache, fatigue, and a characteristic skin rash.
O'Tom Tick Twisters are available for $3.00 at Health Services (removes ticks from humans, dogs, cats, and horses.) Payment options include cash, Skidmore ID Declining Balance Card, or Student Account (Tuition Bill).
Learn more about Lyme disease: - Ebola
Ebola is a rare and deadly disease caused by infection with one of the Ebola virus species. Learn more about Ebola:
Sexual Health Resources
- Planned Parenthood Mohawk Hudson, Inc. - Saratoga Center
www.ppmhchoices.org
236 Washington St., Saratoga Springs
518-584-0041
Fax 518-581-2524
Hours: Monday 8am-5pm (walk-in appointments every Monday 8-11:30am)
Tuesday 9am-6pm
Wednesday 11am-7pm
Thursday 9am-5pm
Friday 8am-3pm
Plan B $10 - Skidmore Health Services and Hudson Headwaters Health Network
Free HIV (Oral Rapid) Clinic at Health Services
First Friday October-December & January-April
Appointments Necessary
518-580-5550 - Saratoga County Public Health
Free Confidential STD Clinic
- Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, & Rapid HIV Testing
Every Tuesday 1:00-3:00pm
Appointment Necessary
518-584-7460 ext. 8597 (leave message) - CDC-National STD & HIV hotlines
800-227-8922 or 800-342-2437 - CDC-Division of STD Prevention (DSTDP)
http://www.cdc.gov/std/ - American Social Health Association (ASHA)
800-783-9877 - STD Questions
std-hivnet@ashastd.org
General and Local Resources
- Saratoga County Public Health
Community Health Center
24 Hamilton St., Saratoga Springs
518-584-7460 - CDC.gov
- New York State Department of Health
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