Canton City
Public Health
James M. Adams, RS, MPH
Health Commissioner
Nursing
Jon Elias, MD
Medical Director
Diane Thompson, RN, MSN
Director of Nursing
SERVICES OFFERED
Communicable Disease
Tuberculosis Testing
Seasonal Flu Program
Sexual Health and HIV/AIDS
Couples HIV Testing
Travel Immunizations
Childhood/Adult Immunizations
Bureau for Children with Medical Handicaps (BCMH)
HIV/AIDS Programming
Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP)
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 Public Health
420 Market Avenue, North
Canton, OH 44702
Childhood Immunization Clinic will be re-open effective April 5, 2021. Facial coverings for everyone over age 2 will be required.
SWAP will be re-open effective March 19, 2021. Facial coverings and physical distancing will be required.
All remaining clinics at Canton City Public Health have been cancelled until further notice.
Thank you for your understanding.
If you received services in our STI Clinic, are between the ages of 18 and 24, and would like to participate in an anonymous research survey about STD knowledge and access to sex education, please click here to access the survey.
Sexual Health Clinic
CDC's STD Prevention Information
STD/HIV Testing:
Tuesday and Friday 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Call 330-489-3322 to schedule an appointment.
HIV Testing Only: (Currently unavailable due to the increase in COVID-19 cases in the community)
HIV Couple's Testing Only:
Wednesday, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM by appointment only. Call 330-489-3322
STD Exams, Tests, and Treatment
- Diagnosis and treatment for Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD’s):
- 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.
- PrEP access program enrollment
HIV Testing and Education
- Confidential Testing: A picture I.D. required for clients needing a copy of test results.
- Anonymous Testing: Client is identified only by a number. No record of test results given.
- Staff will explain more thoroughly the differences between Confidential and Anonymous Testing.
COUPLES HIV Counseling and Testing Services
By appointment ONLY every Wednesday, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Call 330-489-3322
Couples must consent to:
- Discuss HIV risk factors and concerns together
- Receive HIV test results together
- Agree to a shared confidentiality that includes:
- Results are confidential and partner’s results will not be shared
- Any decisions about sharing test results with other people will be made together
PrEP Access Program / PAPI
Did you know that there is a daily pill that can help prevent HIV called PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis)? Did you also know that there is a program that can help reduce the cost of medical care surrounding PrEP as well? You can talk to the PrEP navigator about your PrEP questions and PrEP options whether or not you want to be enrolled in PAPI. PrEP is available for anyone and everyone, regardless of insurance coverage, age, sexual orientation, etc.
To enroll in PAPI:
- You will need some sort of identification stating you live in Ohio, insurance information (if you have insurance) and as negative HIV test result
- You need to make less than 500% of the Federal Poverty Line, which for one person is $62,450.
- We can help you find a provider in the PAPI network to get a prescription for PrEP, or we can work with your primary care physician to become a part of the program as well.
- PAPI will help pay for your medical expenses (office visits, copays at the doctor or pharmacy, other insurance costs)
- PAPI will not cover the cost of PrEP itself, so an application for Gilead’s patient assistance program will need to be completed. This can be found here
- You WILL need to meet with the clinician every three months for STI screening, HIV screening, and other lab work to get another refill of PrEP.
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 confidential.
- 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.