Sexually Transmitted Infections

The Frederick County Health Department is pleased to announce a

Reimbursement Opportunity for STI services

Minimum Requirements to Contract with Frederick County Health Department to Provide STI Services are below:

  • Demographic requirements
    • Must provide confidential STI services to both females and males 
    • Must provide these services to individuals age 18 years and younger
  • Clinic Requirements
    • Must provide treatment for Syphilis 
    • Must also provide confidential reproductive health services 
    • Permit FCHD staff to conduct on-site quality assurance visits, chart reviews, review of Providers clinic policy and procedure manual, and other data related to this contract, at a minimum, quarterly but more often as determined by FCHD staff
    • Comply with reporting all STI reportable cases to FCHD no later than one business day after the abnormal laboratory result is received
    • Appointments for symptomatic clients must be available within three business days and  screening appointments within seven business days
    • Clinic must have hours of operation to include evenings and Saturdays
    • Clinic must be accessible by public transportation
    • Clinic must be within 1 mile of Frederick City limits
    • Offer services to Limited English Proficiency individuals including those who are hearing or visually impaired
    • A reproductive health education curriculum must be submitted and meet minimum requirements
    • Must accept the Medicaid rate for reimbursement of services
  • Provider Requirements
    • A Medical Director must be identified who has established policies and procedures
    • Provider must be licensed to practice in the State of Maryland

Please click here to read the entire scope of services document.


Contact Us

  1. Division Director 

    Dr. Miriam Dobson, RN, CPH, CHW-C

    350 Montevue Lane 

    Frederick, MD 21702

    Ph: 301-600-1733

    Fx: 301-600-1403