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Syphilis can happen to anyone- but free testing and treatment is available in Clackamas County
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that is becoming more common in Oregon.
Anyone can get syphilis, and you can have it and not know it. If you have syphilis and don’t get treated, it can lead to serious health problems. If you have syphilis when you’re pregnant, you can give syphilis to your baby.
Syphilis can be treated with medicine (antibiotics) from a doctor. It’s easier to treat in the early stages, so it’s important to get tested, especially if you are or could be pregnant.
Free syphilis testing
Providers
- CAP
Testing available at multiple locations. Call 971-361-8801 to make an appointment. - Clackamas Free Clinic
Located in Clackamas Community College, Oregon City. Call 503-722-4400 to make an appointment. - Outside In
Clackamas Service Center
8800 SE 80th Ave, Portland, OR
Walk-in (best for people accessing other services at Clackamas Service Center like syringe exchange, Narcan, etc.)
Thursdays, 1-4 p.m.
503-535-3826
At home
Get at home HIV/STI test kits (including syphilis, where available).
Lab
Visit a lab near you for HIV/syphilis testing.
Congenital syphilis
If someone gets syphilis when they’re pregnant, they can give syphilis to their baby during pregnancy or childbirth. This is called congenital syphilis. It can lead to miscarriage, stillbirth or serious health problems for the baby.
It’s important for pregnant people to be tested for syphilis so it can be treated as soon as possible. Early treatment can help keep a baby healthy. Pregnant people should be tested for syphilis three times during their pregnancy, once per trimester. Syphilis is treatable. Getting treated for syphilis with weekly medicine (antibiotics) while pregnant is safe and effective.
Prenatal care for healthy pregnancies
If you are pregnant, there are prenatal care services available to you across Clackamas County. It’s never too late to start prenatal care.
Step 1:
Enroll in a health care plan
The Oregon Health Plan is commonly used by pregnant people and most people will be eligible.
- Apply for Oregon Health Plan
- Need help applying? Make an appointment to get help with your application.
Step 2:
Locate health care providers to support you and your baby during your pregnancy
Women’s Healthcare Associates has 12 prenatal care locations across Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington counties and accepts pregnant people with Oregon Health Plan and other health insurance.
- Learn about how to find a provider
- Schedule an appointment with Women’s Healthcare Associates
Syphilis testing outside of Clackamas County
STI screening and resources are available across the tri-county region.
