Sexual & Reproductive Health Services

Location: 8930 Stanford Blvd., Columbia, MD 21045. Instructions for getting to the Health Department using public transportation.

Mondays-Nurse Visits Only. (STI testing, HIV, Syphilis, Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, Urine Pregnancy Testing, and Emergency Contraception)

Call 410-313-7500 to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins/call-ins always accepted when a provider is available. (Se habla español.)

We see uninsured or underinsured clients. Payments for services are based on a sliding fee

Location: 10901 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Columbia, MD 21044 

Available to all individuals working or taking classes at HCC. Call 410-313-7500 for any questions about eligibility for services.

• Mondays- Nurse and Provider available 
• Tuesdays- Nurse, Call for Telehealth availability
• Wednesdays- Nurse only available

Walk-ins and appointments available, commercial and private insurance accepted, also accept self-pay and fee scale. STI Services for those 19 and under are completely free. No one will be turned away for inability to pay.

• Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) screening and education
• Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV prevention
• Birth Control method starts, changes, and counseling
• Pre-conception counseling (for those planning a pregnancy within the next year)

• A charged smartphone or internet enabled device with working sound and video
• A secure, reliable internet connection
• The appointment link texted to you by the Health Department
• A quiet, private space where you feel comfortable discussing your sexual history
• Optional: Any at-home monitoring supplies for tracking heart rate, blood pressure, or weight (e.g. Smartwatch/FitBit, personal BP cuff, scale) available and ready to use

• If you are a current or previous Howard County Health Department Family Planning, STI, or PrEP patient, you are eligible for Telehealth.
• New patients may also be eligible! Call us at 410-313-7500 for more information.

• If you are insured, telehealth visits may be covered by your insurance.
•  For those who are uninsured or who have questions about their coverage, call us at 410-313- 7500 and we will review your options, as well as give you a Good Faith Estimate for the potential cost of services.

Call us at 410-313-7500 to schedule an appointment. Same day visits are often available!

• 10 minutes before your appointment time, click the link you received from the Health Department to join the meeting. This will take you to the ‘Check-In’ screen.
• Type your First and Last Name and Click ‘Check-In.’
• Click ‘Enable Camera’ and then ‘Allow’ when prompted to give Doxy.me access to your Microphone and Camera. After this you will be brought in to your provider’s waiting room.
• When the provider starts your visit, you will be notified that the visit is beginning and he or she will automatically appear on your screen.
• If a provider does not join your appointment within 15 minutes of your appointment time, please call 410-313-7500 for assistance.

During the visit the provider will: 

• Review your medical history, including symptoms, new or chronic health conditions, allergies, and any medications you currently are taking
• Conduct a virtual exam
• Provide diagnosis and treatment recommendations, as well as any pertinent health education
• Place orders for any needed follow-up testing and/or electronically send any prescriptions to your preferred pharmacy

We are committed to providing you the same high-quality, patient-centered care you’d receive at an in-office visit!

• Make sure the browser you are using (e.g. Chrome, Safari, Firefox) is updated to the newest version.
• If you are having trouble connecting your video or audio, check the camera and microphone settings on your device.
• If you are having trouble staying connected to your at-home Wi-Fi, try disconnecting other devices from your network. Also, make sure that you are in range of your Wi-Fi signal meter. Walls and furniture can block Wi-Fi and disrupt your connection.
• If you are having trouble staying connected to Wi-Fi on your mobile device, try turning off your Wi-Fi and using your cellular data instead.
• If you are still having trouble connecting, call the clinic Front Desk at 410-313-7500 for assistance.

During your telehealth visit, the provider will let you know if an in-person follow-up appointment is recommended. After your telehealth visit, a staff member will reach out to you to schedule your in-person appointment. If you have not received a call within 1 business day or if you’d like to schedule your appointment sooner, please call our clinic Front Desk at 410-313-7500.

Same day appointments for follow-up testing or treatment are often available!

• Call the clinic Front Desk at 410-313-7500 to check whether a telehealth or in-person appointment is best for your changing situation.
• If you feel that you are in distress and need immediate medical care, please dial 911 or go to the closest emergency department.

• Yes! We have access to medically trained audio interpreters in 200+ languages. Interpreters can join the call within minutes to provide confidential and linguistically appropriate services to ensure that you can fully participate in your care.

• It depends. You do not have to be at home, but you must be in the state of Maryland during your telehealth visit.