Adult Health

Adult Primary Care
The Florida Department of Health in St. Lucie County offers basic primary care for adults of all ages. Services include physicals; management and treatment of chronic disease (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, thyroid condition); health education and counseling; referrals for specialty care; and treatment of minor acute illness such as colds and flu. Medicaid and Medicare are accepted.

Family Planning
Services include annual exams, pap smears, testing for sexually transmitted diseases, HIV testing, issuance of various types of contraception (i.e., oral contraceptives, Depo-Provera injections, emergency contraception, condoms, prescriptions for other methods and referrals for tubal ligations and vasectomies), education, counseling, and referrals for community services.

Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD)
STDs, or STIs (Sexually Transmitted Infections) are diseases that are usually passed through sexual contact with an infected partner. STDs include many diseases such as HIV, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Genital Herpes, Genital Warts, Hepatitis and Syphilis. STDs are widespread; more than 2.5 million people in the US are infected each year.

Anyone can be at risk of sexually transmitted infections, or STIs. Knowing your status reduces everyone’s risk. Many STIs may not have any symptoms, so don’t wait. If you've been exposed or suspect you might have an STI, get tested now.

Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Treatment (PrEP)
The Florida Department of Health in St. Lucie County provides PrEP, right here in St. Lucie County.

PrEP is a revolutionary HIV prevention medication for individuals at high risk of HIV infection. When taken as prescribed, this once-a-day medication provides powerful protection against HIV infection.

Specialty Care
Specialty care is offered to HIV clients with HIV diagnosis and AIDs. We work with case managers from Project Response and accept clients with Ryan White Funding.

Appointments for adult health services can be made by calling 772-462-3800.