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Clinics at Sarasota County Health
Department are geared toward specific groups of people. These clinics and the services they offer
are listed below.
Occasionally, health care professionals in our clinics may order
laboratory tests; these can often be performed on-site.
Healthcare professionals working in the
clinics include licensed physicians and advanced registered nurse
practitioners (ARNPs) as well as other medical professionals.
Contact numbers are provided below each
clinic description so you can learn more information or make an appointment.
Adult
Health
Non-emergency medical care for eligible
men and women between ages 18-54. Choose this clinic if you need:
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Treatment for an illness
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A physical (including for immigration)
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Immunizations (shots/vaccinations)
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Travel immunizations (if you are going
abroad)
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Refugee screening
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Referrals to specialists
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Sterilization (tubal ligation and
vasectomy)
For Adult Health Clinic hours and
information:
Sarasota - (941) 861-2859
Venice - (941) 861-3300
North Port - (941) 548-0100
Seniors (adults 50 and over) are served by the
Senior
Friendship Centers. Call (941) 556-3220 in Sarasota or (941)
548-0100 in North Port.
Women's
Health
Health services specifically for
women:
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PAP smears and pelvic exams
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Minor gynecological services
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Confidential tests and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases
(STDs)
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Screenings for cervical and breast cancer
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Be
Smart Program (mammograms for women aged 40-49 in South County)
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Education & counseling supporting a healthy lifestyle
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Birth control
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Family planning
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Sterilization (tubal ligation -
vasectomy available for men)
Health services for pregnant
women and mothers:
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Confidential pregnancy testing
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Prenatal (before birth) care
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Postpartum (after birth) care
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High-risk pregnancy care
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Circumcisions for newborn boys
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Healthy Start
education & counseling program
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WIC (Women, Infants &
Children) nutrition program
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KidCare insurance programs
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Board-certified obstetricians &
gynecologists
For Women's Health Clinic hours and
information:
Sarasota - (941) 861-2878
Venice - (941) 861-3300
Children's
Health
The Children's Care Clinic provides health
services for infants and children under age 18. These include:
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Treatment for sick children
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Physicals (physical examinations)
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Childhood immunizations
(shots/vaccinations)
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Referrals to specialists
Childhood Immunizations
SCHD offers childhood immunizations
(vaccinations).
More info on
childhood immunizations...
For Children's Care Clinic hours and info:
Sarasota (Children's Health Center) - (941)
861-1400
Venice - (941) 861-3300
North Port - (941) 548-0100
*When you call, a nurse will help you decide if your child needs to see
a doctor.
Teen
Health
Services include:
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Contraceptive (birth control)
counseling
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Pregnancy testing and counseling
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Confidential STD (sexually transmitted disease)
tests and counseling
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Nutrition counseling
For Teen Health Clinic information:
Sarasota /
Main Office - (941) 861-2900
Health In Motion
(Mobile Medical Unit)
Venice - (941) 861-3300
North Port - (941) 548-0100
Family Planning
SCHD's family planning services include
pregnancy testing and counseling, birth control options for men and
women, HIV and sexually transmitted disease (STD) testing and treatment,
pre-pregnancy counseling and planning, emergency contraception, teenage
counseling. Male and Female sterilization services are available.
For Family Planning information:
Sarasota (941) 861-2878
Dental Care
Dental treatment is available for children
and adults including examinations and cleanings, fillings, extractions,
sealants, complete and partial dentures, and root canals on front
teeth. Emergency treatment for pain is also available.
For Dental Care information:
Sarasota - (941) 861-2935
Venice - (941) 861-3343
North Port - (941) 548-0100
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