Free Resources @ The Wellness Center
The Wellness Center provides free condoms and lubricants. We currently have a variety of brands, styles and sizes of condoms, including Trojan, Lifestyles, Durex, non-latex, female, and flavored condoms.
The Wellness Center also has a wealth of brochures and booklets on various sexual wellness topics.
For more information, go to Services.
Let's Talk About Sex
Wellness peer educators and staff have prepared an informative and easy-to-read guide to sexual wellness. This tool is intended to provide you with information on the questions you may not be comfortable asking.
Access Let’s Talk About Sex here.
Facts on Sexually Transmitted Infections
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are infections that are primarily transmitted through sexual contact. There are several common STIs with varying symptoms.
Access Facts on STIs,
a document prepared by the Bacchus Network, for more information on STIs
common among college students.
What is the difference between an STD and an STI?
Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) is another name for Sexually Transmitted
Disease (STD). The term STI is preferred because some STDs (e.g. Chlamydia)
can actually infect a person without causing any symptoms (i.e. actual disease).
Therefore, someone who has no symptoms may not think of him/herself as having
a disease, but still have an infection that needs treatment. (Avert, 2010)
More information is also available through the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention at http://www.cdc.gov/STD/
HIV Testing Days
Every semester the Wellness Center provides free and confidential
HIV and STI (Chlamydia and Gonorrhea) testing days.
WHEN: Usually the FIRST Thursday of the month.
TIME: 10am - 3pm
How are the tests performed:
- Oral swabs for HIV Testing
- Urine tests for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea
Note: These are not Rapid Tests. Results are available
2 weeks after testing and are provided in person by testers.
Open to ALL UIC Students
See EVENTS page for more info.
STI/HIV Testing Sites
Below is a listing of free or low cost STI and HIV testing
sites in the Chicago area: (for a pdf version of this listing click here)
Lakeview STD Clinic
2861 N. Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60657
Phone: (312) 744-5507
Days/Hrs: Mon-Wed-Fri (8am-4pm), Tue-Thu (10am-6pm)
Cost: Free
Englewood STD Clinic
641 W. 63rd Street
Chicago, IL 60621
Phone: (312) 747-8900
Days/Hrs: Mon-Wed-Fri (8am-4pm), Tue-Thu (10am-6pm)
Cost: Free with ID
Chicago Women’s Health Center
3435 N. Sheffield Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657
Phone: (773) 935-6126
Days/Hrs: Mon to Fri (9am-4pm). Call for evening and weekend hours.
Chlamydia and Gonorrhea: $40
HIV/Hepatitis/Syphilis Blood Test: $60
Cost: Initial Visit - Sliding Scale
Howard Brown Health
Center
4025 N. Sheridan Road
Chicago, IL 60613
If you’d like free HIV/STD testing, the Prevention department
at Howard Brown provides services at a number of venues. For more information,
visit their testing site or call 773-388-1600
Broadway
Youth Center
3179 N. Broadway
Chicago, IL 60657
Phone: (773) 935-3151
Days/Hrs: Mon thru Thu (1pm-8pm), Fri (1pm-9pm with rapid HIV testing)
Cost: Free
PLANNED PARENTHOOD/CHICAGO
AREA:
Loop Health Center
18 S. Michigan Avenue, 6th floor
Chicago, IL 60603
Phone: (312) 592-6700
Days/Hrs:Mon 8:45am-5:45pm
Tue 8:45am-3:45pm
Wed 7:45am-3:45pm
Thu 11:45am-5:45pm
Fri 7:45am-3:45pm
Sat 9:00am-12:45pm
Cost: $73 for initial visit plus costs of test/medication
Austin Health Center
5937 W. Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60651
Phone: (773) 287-2020
Days/Hrs:Mon Closed
Tue 8am-3:30pm
Wed 8am-3:30pm
Thu 1pm-6pm
Fri 9am-2pm
Sat 9am-2pm
Cost: Sliding Scale
Roseland Health Center
11250 S. Halsted
Chicago, IL 60628
Phone: (773) 468-1600
Days/Hrs:Mon Closed
Tue 8am-1:30pm
Wed 8am-4:30pm
Thu 1pm-6pm
Fri 9am-1:30pm
Sat 8am-3:30 pm
Cost: Sliding Scale
Englewood Health Center
6059 S. Ashland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60636
Phone: (773) 434-3700
Days/Hrs:Mon 8am-3:30pm
Tue 8am-3:30pm
Wed 8am-3:30pm
Thu 12:30pm-5:30pm
Fri 8:15am-1:30pm
Cost: Sliding Scale
Near North Health Center
1200 N. Lasalle Street
Chicago, IL 60610
Phone: (312) 266-1033
Days/Hrs:Mon 11am-5pm
Tue 1pm-6:30pm
Wed 1pm-6:30pm
Thu 11am-5pm
Fri 12pm-5pm
Sat 9am-3pm
Cost: Full Scale
Rogers Park Health Center
6353 N. Broadway Street
Chicago, IL 60660
Phone: (773) 973-3393
Days/Hrs:Mon 9am-3pm
Tue 8am-3:45pm
Wed 10:45am-6:45pm
Thu 10:45am-6:45pm
Fri 8am-1:45pm
Sat 8:45am-1:45pm
Cost: Full Scale
Wicker Park Health Center
1152 N. Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago, IL 60622
Phone: (773) 252-2240
Days/Hrs:Mon 9am-2:45pm
Tue 8:45am-2:45pm
Wed 10:15am-5:15pm
Thu 11:15am-5:45pm
Fri 8:15am-1:45pm
Sat 8:45am-1:45pm
Cost: Full Scale
STI/HIV Information and Testing Centers:
National STI Hotline: 800-227-8922
State of Illinois AIDS Hotline: 800-243-2437
Updated: 2/10
Sexual Wellness Resources
Family Medicine Center
University Village
722 W. Maxwell Street, 2nd Floor
Chicago, Illinois 60607
Appointment: 312-996-2901
All enrolled students have access to a variety of preventive health care services at the Family Medicine Center, including testing for pregnancy and a number of sexually transmitted diseases. There is no co-payment or charge for covered services when obtained at the Family Medicine Center. These services are covered by the Student Health Service fee that all students pay. This is not the same as Campus Care.
Please access the Family Medicine link above for more information and for a comprehensive list of covered services. Students are also encouraged to verify coverage before services are received.
The following services are provided free at the Family Medicine Center to all students when medically necessary and appropriate and rendered on site by Family Medicine:
- Preventive health care services
- Basic gynecologic preventive care at approved intervals
- Common sexually transmitted infection screen and care (including HIV testing and counseling)
- Contraception with Student Formulary covered medications (pharmacy charges minimal co-pay)
- Pregnancy counseling and Urine Testing
- The following lab services when ordered by Family Medicine and covered under student health: (1) STD care: HIV, GC, Chlamydia (2) Basic Gynecologic Care: Urine Pregnancy Test, KOH/Saline (when done on site)
*DUE TO POSSIBLE CHANGES IN POLICIES AND FEES, YOU SHOULD CHECK WITH FAMILY MEDICINE AND/OR CAMPUS CARE BEFORE RECEIVING SERVICES
The UIC Center for Reproductive Health
is a comprehensive and expert abortion practice at the UIC Medical Center that provides care for women who seek elective abortion and women who desire termination due to missed abortion.
Services include
- Medical abortion to 9 weeks gestation (usually 2 visits, 7 days apart)
- First-trimester surgical abortion up to 13 completed weeks (1 visit)
- Post-abortion contraception, including IUD's.
- All contraceptives, including, but not limited to, IUD, birth control patch, and oral contraceptives. The Center provides referrals for emergency contraception.
The Center for Reproductive Health accepts most insurance, Public Aid, and self-payment. The Center also accepts CampusCare (student health benefit program) with a referral from the UIC Family Medicine Clinic (contact CampusCare to see if services are covered). Patients should talk to their health insurance plans about eligibility and benefits.
Atmosphere: The Center is integrated into the general Women's Health practice in an attractive setting; patients are not identified as seeking termination of pregnancy. The Center seeks to provide individual care in a supportive and comfortable environment.
Appointments: Patients or referring providers should call the Center for Reproductive Health, Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm at 312/413-8553. Services are only provided on Thursdays.
THE CRADLE 1-800-CRADLE-4
2049 Ridge Ave
Evanston, IL 60201
http://www.cradle.org
The Cradle is a private, not-for-profit, non-sectarian, state licensed child welfare agency located in Evanston, Illinois. The Cradle offers counseling and information on adoption and parenting choices, and assistance with medical care. All services are free of charge for pregnant women. The Cradle also has birth parent counselors that do house calls.
On and Off Campus Resources
For a listing of on and off campus sexual wellness resources, go to Wellness Links
Important numbers and web addresses
Emergency Contraception Hotline (24 hours, English and Spanish)
1-888-668-2528
Planned Parenthood General Information
1-800-230-PLAN
Planned Parenthood ECP by phone
1-866-222-EC4U (3248)
Planned Parenthood EC4U on the web
http://www.ppca.org/ec4u/ec4umain.html
General ECP information
http://ec.princeton.edu
http://www.walgreens.com/library/ask/aapById.jsp?aapId=plan_B
Online ECP prescription websites
http://www.getthepill.com
Wellness Workshops – Cover Your Lover
Find out why oil is a no-no. Learn how whip crème could be costly. Did you know that condoms are not just for men anymore and that sexually transmitted infections (STI's) can be transmitted orally as well? If not, come learn about the latest in birth control, STI's and protection. Cover Your Lover is a wellness workshop that provides answers to your sexual wellness questions including relationships, contraception, abstinence, and STI's.
This and other Wellness Workshops are available for residence halls, student groups, classes, and community organizations. These programs are facilitated by trained wellness peer educators from the student organization WAVES.
For more information on workshops and how to request one, go to Workshops
Sexual Wellness Event
The Wellness Center provides up to date information on Sexual Wellness at a number of weekly and annual campus events, including the following:
World AIDS Day – This event is intended to provide students with information and resources on HIV/AIDS, including testing information and sites, and encourages students to take a personal responsibility to stop the spread of HIV.
Safer Spring Break – This event, held the week before students leave for Spring Break, provides students with the tools to stay safe during their vacations in an interactive and fun format.
Wellness Jam – This event is a wellness fair that focuses on educating students, faculty and staff about ways to address the eight dimensions of wellness. On and off campus agencies, student groups and departments provide participants with a variety of wellness information.
Wellness Wednesday Booth - Each week, the Wellness Center provides the UIC community with a wealth of health-related information, on topics ranging from lung cancer and tobacco use to alcohol and sexually transmitted infections.
For more information on these events, go to Events
UR Questions
Access our frequently asked questions section Sexual Wellness, Pregnancy, and Emergency Contraception.
Do you have a question? Send us your question and we will post your question anonymously and answer it. Send your questions to wellness@uic.edu
You can also drop of anonymous questions at our Wellness Wednesday Booths and access the answers on our website’s UR Questions section.
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