Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Information for Professionals

STD CONTROL INFORMATION FOR CLINICAL PROVIDERS

DISEASE REPORTING: In accordance with the “Rules and Regulations for the Reporting of Communicable Diseases”, licensed medical providers are required to report every case of PID, gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis (all stages), LGV, chancroid and granuloma inguinale within 4 days of diagnosis.

Mail or fax a completed STD Case Report Form to:

MAIL:
Office of Communicable Diseases, Room 106
Cannon Building
Three Capitol Hill,
Providence, RI 02908-5097

FAX: (401) 222-1105

PHONE: (401) 222-2577

Please remember to complete the sections on Risk Factors (Section III) and Patient Treatment Information (Section IV).

LABORATORY TESTING : For uninsured and underinsured clients free test kits and testing (including for urine GC/CT testing) can be obtained from HEALTH laboratory by calling 222-5591 and setting up a provider account.