EVERETT, APRIL 14: The Snohomish County Health Department’s STI Clinic in Everett has delivered care to more than a thousand residents in its first year of operation.
The STI (sexually transmitted infection) clinic provides confidential, low barrier testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections to individuals aged 14 and older.
Since opening in late 2023, the clinic has recorded 1,689 visits, with more than 3,000 STI tests performed in 2024 alone, according to a press release from the Health Department.
Of those tested, 327 clients were found positive for at least one STI, including chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, or HIV, many of whom may not have received timely treatment without the clinic’s services.
“This clinic is more than a medical service, it’s a lifeline,” said Katie Curtis, Snohomish County Health Department Prevention Services Division Director. “We’ve been able to reach people experiencing homelessness, individuals with limited prenatal care, and young adults unaware of their status. These aren’t just numbers, they’re lives improved, and futures changed.”
The STI Clinic ranked among the top five clinic systems in the county for diagnosing new cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis, responsible for identifying nearly 80% percent of new Snohomish County cases in 2024.
Syphilis cases identified at the clinic were treated, on average, three days sooner than cases diagnosed elsewhere, the press release said.
In Washington State, cases have surged from just 1 in 2014 to 57 in 2023, with the most dramatic rise occurring between 2020 and 2021, when cases jumped from 10 to 53.
“The outstanding first-year success of our STI clinic highlights the essential role our health department plays in safeguarding community wellness,” said Dennis Worsham, Director of the Snohomish County Health Department.
88% of the clients were Snohomish County residents, and others traveled from across the region.
The clinic is open Monday through Friday. No insurance is required. Appointments are recommended but are not required. Walk-ins will be seen if time allows. To make an appointment, call the clinic at 425-339-5261 or visit the website for more information.
Based on a press release from the Snohomish County Health Department.