STI/HIV Programs
Sexual Health • Galesburg, IL • Since 1992
About
Summary: The Knox County Health Department (KCHD) and Knox Community Health Center in Galesburg, IL run local STI/HIV services as part of their public health offerings. They provide testing for STDs and HIV, immunizations, and community education. The department also handles ongoing public health needs like disease surveillance, West Nile Virus, COVID-19, influenza, and environmental health (water wells, wastewater systems). They operate from 1361 West Fremont Street, Galesburg, IL 61401, and have a small staff and budget of about $5.9M. For STI/HIV-specific questions or to access testing, you can contact the department’s public health nurses via the main line or the HRIF-related contact if applicable.
Clinic Type
Sexual Health
Address
1361 West Freemont Street, Galesburg, IL 61401, US
Phone
Public Health: 309-344-2224; Health Center: 309-344-2225
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- National Health Ratings (for Knox County Health Department): Not numerically rated, but described as 'Great service' in client testimonials. (140 (as listed on a national health ratings site, though this may aggregate data for the health department rather than specific patient reviews).)
Patients praise
- welcoming, stigma-free, and safe environment
- highly informative services
- accessible and inclusive care for underserved and LGBTQ+ communities
- comprehensive reproductive and sexual health services offered at no cost in some cases
Common complaints
- historical barriers to accessing sexual and reproductive healthcare in the region
- previous closures of local clinics due to funding challenges and rising costs
"Great service, very informative, and very welcoming. Every time I come to FRIENDS, I feel safe."
— Anonymous client (via Central Illinois FRIENDS website)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Knox County Adopts Phased Health Department Fee Increases — Jun 29, 2026
- New Grants Expand Maternal Health Support and Free STI Testing Through the Knox County Health Department | Prairie Communications, LLC — Jan 26, 2026
- Filling a health care gap in Galesburg: Central Illinois Friends takes over former Family Planning clinic, expands services | Galesburg Community News — Jan 29, 2026
- It's National Public Health Week — here's what Knox County's health department does for you | WGIL 93.7 FM - 1400 AM — Apr 7, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More sexual health clinics in Galesburg
Central Illinois FRIENDS operates a free, evidence-based sexual health clinic with a focus on HIV/AIDS support and LGBTQI+ community services. They have multiple locations, including a Galesburg clinic: - Galesburg Clinic: 311 E Main St., #409, Galesburg, IL 61401 - Other locations include Peoria-area offices and Normal, IL Key notes: - Nonprofit founded in 1990, Peoria-based, with 6 offices nationwide (US) - Services include free HIV & STI testing; person-first care regardless of intake form details - Organization emphasizes three pillars: support for people living with HIV, LGBTQI+ community support, and free sexual health clinic services If you’re specifically looking for the Galesburg site, use the Galesburg address above to reach the clinic.
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