Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) - Tacoma-Pierce County ...
Sexual Health Clinic • Tacoma, WA
About
Summary: - The Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department is a government agency-based public health department headquartered in Tacoma, WA, offering healthcare services and programs to the community. - It employs about 166 staff and oversees areas including communicable disease control, food and community safety, environmental health, safe water, air quality, healthy community planning, health equity, and data-driven assessment. - Key leadership includes Deputy Director Nancy Sutton, Director of Assessment/Epidemiology Shanise Owens, Medical Director Anukrati Shukla, and other senior directors (Finance/Operations, Public Health Branch, etc.). - Core programs relevant to sexually transmitted infections (STIs) include disease investigation and prevention, surveillance and epidemiology, vaccination, health education, and community outreach through the Communicable Disease Control Division. - A highlight from 2023 notes recognition of Disease Investigation Specialists who identify, track, and prevent infections such as syphilis, tuberculosis, and hepatitis. If you’re specifically looking for STI resources or services in Tacoma-Pierce County, this department coordinates STI surveillance, treatment referrals, vaccination (where applicable), partner services, and prevention efforts through its Disease Investigation and Epidemiology teams.
Clinic Type
Sexual Health Clinic
Address
3629 S D St, Tacoma, WA 98418, US
Phone
(253) 649-1418
ABocci@tpchd.org
Opening Hours
Public Health Clinic, Monday–Friday, 8–11:30 a.m. Walk-ins welcome.
Services Offered
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FAQs
What are the hours for the Public Health Clinic?
Monday–Friday, 8–11:30 a.m. Walk-ins welcome.
What STI testing services are offered?
Testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis C.
How can testing be done?
Testing can be done in many medical settings, including our Public Health Clinic. There are three simple ways we test: blood, a swab, or urine.
How are STIs treated?
STIs are treated with oral antibiotics, antivirals, or injection antibiotics.
Is everything confidential?
Everything you share is confidential. We’ll help you get treated.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department): 3.7/5 (124)
- Birdeye (MedEx STD Testing Center): 4.8/5 (20)
- STDcheck.com (General aggregate rating): 9.8/10 (5,236)
Patients praise
- Professionalism and care shown by medical staff (doctors/nurses)
- Fast, convenient, and discreet testing services (at private centers)
- Helpful and supportive staff in some departments
- Efficiency of specific administrative services (e.g., birth certificates)
Common complaints
- Long wait times for appointments and during visits
- Unprofessional or rude interactions with front desk/reception staff
- Communication issues regarding lab results or scheduling
- Concerns about clinic organization and staffing levels
"There’s a rude woman with a disgusting attitude at the front desk... I had a fine experience but what I [observed]..."
— Birdeye Review (Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department)"The staff handled everything with care and professionalism. Very reassuring experience."
— Birdeye Review (MedEx STD Testing Center)"Terrible clinic. Always running very late (45-90min wait for a scheduled appointment)..."
— Review (Planned Parenthood Tacoma)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- City Council Unanimously Approves Funding for HIV and STI Self-testing for LGBTQ+ Youth | City of Tacoma — Feb 25, 2026
- Recent STD report lists top counties in Washington state | The Olympian — Aug 11, 2025
- Tacoma City Council approves funding for HIV, STI self-testing for LGBTQ+ youth — Feb 25, 2026
- Health Advisory: Clade I Mpox Virus Detected in Wastewater; Rise in Cases of Clade II Mpox - Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department — Oct 2, 2025
- DOH detects clade I mpox in Pierce County wastewater - Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department — Sep 26, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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