CLINICAL SERVICES

The Division of Public Health supports a variety of services that are provided by a network of local non-profit organizations and governmental agencies throughout Marin County:

The CCS program provides diagnostic and treatment services, medical case management, and physical and occupational therapy services to children under age 21 with CCS-eligible medical conditions.

The Child Health and Disability Prevention (CHDP) program provides complete health assessments for the early detection and prevention of disease and disabilities in children and youth. Health Care Program for Children in Foster Care (HCPCFC) is funded through CHDP and provides comprehensive health care, and documentation for youth placed in foster care system.

The Marin County Children's Oral Health Project, funded by First 5 Marin, provides dental screenings, dental cleanings and x-rays at county preschools that have children who are at high risk for dental decay.  Dental staff provides oral health education classes and written material in three languages: English, Spanish, and Vietnamese.

The Dental Clinic provides complete restorative treatment under the scope of general practice. Treatment needing a specialist may be referred out to community providers. Eligible patients are county program recipients, and others who are qualified for such services.

• County of Marin Dental Services (Brochure)
• Oral Health Information

Detention Medical Services provides medical and mental health services to people incarcerated in the County's Adult and Juvenile Detention facilities. It also provides support services for clients of the Helen Vine Detoxification Center (472-4964). Detention Health Services Manager may be reached at 499-7532.

HHS Health Clinics
3260 Kerner Blvd
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 473-4300

The HHS Health Clinics at the Marin Health and Wellness Campus offer STD, TB, HIV, Immunization, Gynecology and Family Planning Services and Maternity Services, all together in one building.

• HHS Health Clinics Brochure
• HHS Health Clinics Brochure (Spanish)
• HHS Health Clinics Brochure (Vietnamese)

Testing services for HIV, HCV, and other sexually transmitted diseases (STD’s) are offered at the Marin Health & Wellness Campus. See STD Services for testing hours and other information. If you would like automated information regarding HIV and HCV, please call (415) 473-7515.

HHS Health Clinics HIV/AIDS Services (formerly The Specialty Clinic) is a multidisciplinary medical clinic providing primary HIV medical care and case management to people living with HIV/AIDS, including access to Ryan White services, Partner Counseling, and referral services. It also provides consultative Hepatitis C (HCV) medical care to Marin County residents. Services are available in English and Spanish.

HIV/AIDS Links

• Ryan White CARE Act HIV/AIDS Services in Marin
• Marin HIV/AIDS CARE Council

To report an animal bite, phone the Marin Humane Society at (415) 883-4621. Eligibility: Medi-Cal, MediCare, CHDP, some private insurance, and fee for service accepted.

Public Health Nursing Services provide high risk infant follow-up, health education, senior health programs, Southeast Asian case management services, counseling and information on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, education and assessment on childhood lead poisoning, and communicable disease information, reporting and follow-up.

Helpful Links:

• Reducing Lead Hazards When Remodeling Your Home

Public Health Nursing - Communicable Disease

Public Health Nursing provides information, reporting, investigation and follow-up of communicable diseases. To report or to obtain information on communicable or infectious diseases please call (415) 473-2623 or 473-7805. Spanish: (415)473-2623.

Public Health Nursing - Immunization
3260 Kerner Blvd
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 473-4400 for immunization information and appointments

Childhood, adult, and travel immunizations, and tuberculin (TB) skin tests are provided at low or no cost. Adverse reactions to immunizations should be reported by telephone to: (415) 473-6891.

**Vaccines are available by appointment only.  Please call 473-4400 for clinic hours and appointments. (TB skin tests will continue to be available on a drop-in basis during normal clinic hours.)**

Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Services
3260 Kerner Blvd
San Rafael, CA  94901
STD Reception Line: (415) 473-4400
STD FAX Number: (415) 473-6855
STD Reporting FAX Number: (415) 473-2666

As the medical component of the STD Prevention and Control Program, the clinic provides confidential services to clients, including: testing for STD's, diagnosis, treatment, examination, counseling/case management, partner follow-up, and certain family planning services (FPACT Program).Appointments are not required; however, we are only able to provide services to a limited number of clients each day. We encourage you to arrive before the start of clinic. For questions regarding STD's, please contact a health counselor who can be reached by calling the STD reception line.

For more information, please call 415-473-4400.

Services are free for anyone under 18 years of age. NO ONE WILL BE DENIED TREATMENT because of inability to pay. Testing includes: Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes culture (if sores are present), and HIV (optional). A genital examination will be performed to check for genital warts (HPV), rash, or other STD-related lesions, to assess and evaluate symptoms described by the client. Other testing is offered for an additional fee, including: Herpes Type II blood test ($35.00 - must be paid at the time of visit); Pap ($16.00); Pregnancy test ($10.00); Urinalysis ($4.00). Note: Women who are menstruating are asked to return after menstruation is completed, but please call as needed.

Forms of payment accepted for services include: cash, personal check, credit card/debit card (Visa, MasterCard only), Medi-Cal, CMSP, Medicare/Medicaid, and Health Access Program (teal F-PACT card). Eligibility screening will be provided for those qualifying for F-PACT services at our clinic.

Helpful Links:

• Centers for Disease & Prevention (CDC)
• California STD HIV Prevention Training Center
• San Francisco City Clinic
• Planned Parenthood
• Sonoma County Public Health

As the clinical component of the Tuberculosis Prevention and Control Program, services include tuberculosis diagnosis, treatment of suspect and active cases, and preventive treatment. Directly observed therapy is provided both at the clinic site and elsewhere in Marin. Medi-Cal, MediCare, Insurance, and fee for service accepted. Please note: TB skin tests are only provided through the Immunization Clinic. Please see the Immunization Clinic section for information and clinic hours.

Women's Health Services - Gynecology
3260 Kerner Blvd
San Rafael, CA  94901
(415) 473-4400

The Gynecology/Family Planning Program of Women's Health Services provides a full range of reproductive and adolescent health services, gynecologic assessment and treatment, health outreach and counseling, and education to primarily low-income families.

Appointments available Monday - Friday by calling 415-473-4400. Drop-in clinics on Tuesdays 1:30-3:30pm and Thursdays 1:00-3:30pm

The Maternity Program of Women's Health Services is a full-scope medical practice providing maternity services for low-income and high-risk women, including the provision of antenatal, intra-partum, and postpartum services.