Welcome to the Bartlett Specialty Practice
Ending the HIV Epidemic
The mission of the John G. Bartlett Specialty Practice is to provide outstanding, evidence-based, clinical infectious disease care with access for all. We aim to bring HIV/STI testing and linkage to prevention and treatment services in person and through virtual technologies.
Services
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HIV Care Services
People with HIV can live healthy lives due to advancements in HIV treatment options. Through the Bartlett Telehealth EHE Program, telehealth specialists can use video or phone to quickly connect people to HIV treatment and prevention services.
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Telehealth Services
Learn more about how we are using virtual technologies to provide linkage to HIV/STI Prevention and Treatment Services.
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PrEP and PEP
Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), is a once daily pill that can prevent HIV up to 99%. Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP), is for people who may have been exposed to HIV in the previous 72 hours.
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Home Testing
IWTK offers free, accurate and confidential testing in the privacy and comfort of your home for two common STIs: chlamydia and gonorrhea. In-home HIV test kits are free and available to Baltimore City residents.
About Us
Our Ending the HIV Epidemic Program provides access to a range of services. These services include linkage to HIV/STI prevention and treatment services, general HIV education, and HIV primary care. Additionally, our program can connect people to transportation, food resources, and other social support services as well.
STI Signs and Symptoms
Signs and symptoms that may indicate an STI can include:
- Sores or bumps on the genitals or in the oral or rectal area
- Painful or burning urination
- Discharge from the penis
- Unusual or odd-smelling vaginal discharge
- Unusual vaginal bleeding
- Pain during sex
- Sore, swollen lymph nodes, particularly in the groin but sometimes more widespread
- Lower abdominal pain
- Fever
- Rash over the trunk, hands or feet
Timing of Symptoms
Signs and symptoms may appear a few days after exposure, or it may take years before you have any noticeable problems, depending on the organism.
Infection Prevention
You can prevent STIs by using condoms with oral, anal and vaginal sex. Dental dams prevent STIs when performing oral-anal and oral-vaginal sex.
Contact us for more information and/or to request condoms and lubricant.
Home Testing
PrEP and PEP
What is PEP?
Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP), is for people who may have been exposed to HIV in the previous 72 hours. PEP is a 28-day medication regimen.
Think You Need PEP?
Every hour counts. Do not wait— call us right away.
What is PrEP?
Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), is a once daily pill that can prevent HIV up to 99%. This is a great way to be proactive in taking charge of your health.
Contact Us
Schedule a telehealth appointment for PrEP today using the form below.
Have additional questions? Call 443-519-0166, or email us at [email protected].
HIV Treatment
