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Information for Providers
Florida Department of Health in Putnam County
- 386-326-3200 or 800-440-0420
- chd54webmaster@flhealth.gov
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Fax
386-326-3350 -
Mailing Address
2801 Kennedy Street
Palatka, FL 32177
Do you have a patient who cannot afford treatment for a STD such as syphilis, gonorrhea, or chlamydia?
If a patient has barriers that keeps them from getting treatment, DOH-Putnam will provide treatment (ex. Rocephin). If you refer the patient, we will schedule an appointment. However, walk-in patients without an appointment will not be turned away.
For questions or to refer a patient, please call DOH-Putnam 386-326-3200
Having trouble contacting a patient with a test result? We can help!
DOH-Putnam is here to help to educate and reduce the number of STDs in Florida. Early notification is key to reducing infection.
When trying to notify a patient, physicians often tell us they have experienced:
A disconnected telephone number.
Returned mailings.
Patient not picking-up the prescribed medication.
Parents intercepting their child's telephone call and getting upset with the provider for not disclosing the reason for the call.
Spouses not being cooperative and demanding the reason for the telephone call.
DOH-Putnam staff can help to locate patients and refer them back to your office. We also will call your office after the patient is located.
Questions? Please call DOH-Putnam 386-326-3200
A patient with two or more STDs infections in the last six months?
Department of Health staff can provide:
Additional counseling on STDs, mode of transmission, risk reduction counseling.
Education on different types and brands of protective barriers.
Effective coaching on encouraging the sex partner to be tested and treated.
Questions? Please call DOH-Putnam 386-326-3200
Physician Resources
Download a printable version of the CDC STD treatment wall chart.
Download a viewable version of the CDC's 2021 Summary of CDC Treatment Guidelines.
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