Canton City
Health Department
James M. Adams, RS, MPH
Health Commissioner
Nursing
E.S. Chong, MD
Medical Director
Diane Thompson, RN, MSN
Director of Nursing
SERVICES OFFERED
Communicable Disease
Tuberculosis Testing
Seasonal Flu Program
Sexual Health and HIV/AIDS
Travel Immunizations
Childhood/Adult Immunizations
Bureau for Children with Medical Handicaps (BCMH)
HIV/AIDS Programming
Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP)
Cardiovascular/Hypertension
CONTACT US
330-489-3322
330-430-7857 fax
Hours: Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
(Excluding holidays)
Office Address
Canton City Health Department
420 Market Avenue, North
Canton, OH 44702
Sexual Health Walk-In Clinic
STD/HIV Testing:
Tuesday and Friday 8:00 am - 10:30 am
HIV Testing Only:
Wednesday, 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
2nd Thursday of every month, 4:00 pm - 6:45 pm
Monthly Testing at CREW Nightclub
STD Exams, Tests, and Treatment
- Diagnosis and treatment for Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD’s):
- Walk-in Clinic. No appointments.
- Plan to arrive early. Clinic may fill up quickly.
- Picture identification (e.g. Driver’s License, State ID) recommended.
- On-site lab provides some same day test results.
- Educational information on STD’s.
- Referrals made to other community resources such as medical follow-up, social services, and crisis intervention.
HIV Testing and Education
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Confidential Testing: A picture I.D. required for clients needing a copy of test results.
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Anonymous Testing: Client is identified only by a number. No record of test results given.
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Staff will explain more thoroughly the differences between Confidential and Anonymous Testing.
Hepatitis C Testing and Education
Confidential Testing Only for those who meet guidelines for testing: A picture I.D. required.
Sexual Health Support Services
Partner Notification
- Sex partners of clients exposed to Syphilis or HIV are notified.
- Disease Intervention Specialists are trained, by law, to keep client’s identity anonymous.
- Referrals made to other community resources such as medical care, support groups, counselors, and legal or financial aid.
Sexual Health Education and Prevention
Educational Programming
- HIV and STD education provided to individuals and organizations.
- Educational programs developed around specific needs.
Programming for Minorities and Other Communities
- Program coordinator works with community organizations.
- Ensure program and services are accessible and culturally sensitive.
- HIV/AIDS Programming
Notice
This site contains HIV prevention messages that may not be appropriate for all audiences.
