Steamworks is dedicated to being an active part of our community’s health. We work closely with AIDS Foundation Chicago, Howard Brown, AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC) and Test Positive Aware Network (TPAN) to offer a variety of onsite testing, outreach and counseling. Together, we have an opportunity to share important messages about testing, prevention, and treatment of health conditions that disproportionately impact LGBTQIA+ people.  CDC has pulled together a suite of resource, that we hope, will be useful and educational. You can find these resources here: Gay and Bisexual mens health.

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MPOX (monkeypox) 

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If you have not been vaccinated, or if you’ve had only 1 shot, it is recommended that you get the complete vaccine series of 2 shots, separated by at least 28 days (longer is fine).  Full protection occurs 14 days after the second shot. If you had 2 doses of MPOX vaccine, no additional booster shots are recommended at this time.

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For information on MPOX, visit CDC website or your local health clinic, talk to your healthcare provider. 

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To find an MPOX vaccine site near you, visit this website.

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Testing and Outreach Schedule
 

Mondays

Howard Brown Health   9pm-12am

Rapid HIV testing for all Steamworks members.

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Tuesdays
Puerto Rican Cultural Center   8 pm – Midnight
Rapid HIV testing for all Steamworks members.

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Thursdays
Howard Brown Health  4 pm – 7 pm
Howard Brown Health provides HIV/STI screening panel and treatment referral to the public on Thursdays. The panel of screening includes confidential screening for rapid HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia. The Testing Together program is also available to clients who wish to be screened with their partner(s).
*Bag checks are mandatory to access screening
 

Howard Brown Health  9:30 pm – 1 am

Howard Brown Health provides HIV/STI screening panel and treatment referral to the members of Steamworks on Thursdays. The panel of screening includes confidential screening for rapid HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia. The Testing Together program is also available to clients who wish to be screened with their partner(s).

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Testing, outreach and counseling  FAQ

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Q: What type of technologies does Howard Brown use for STI/STD & HIV testing?

A: Howard Brown Health Center offers a variety of confidential services including OraQuick HIV screening. 

     Syphilis testing (Vendipuncture blood draw), Gonorrhea and Chlamydia screening (urine) HIV prevention

     counseling and Testing Together; HIV testing and counseling service for couples that allow partners to

     receive rapid results, together.

 

Q: Where can I get more information?

A: For more information from Howard Brown you can visit their website or you can call Sam, the manager of

    outreach services at (773) 388-8892.

 

Q: What type of technologies does AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC) use for STI/STD & HIV testing?

A: AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC) administers OraQuick Advance rapid HIV testing on-site at Steamworks,

     and also provides free condoms and lubricant.

 

Q: Where can I get more information?

A: For more information about HIV testing, prevention counseling, or other supportive services, visit the AIDS

     Foundation of Chicago website or call 312-922-2322.

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Q: What type of technologies does TPAN use for STI/STD & HIV testing?

A: Test Positive Aware Network uses the Orasure brand Oraquick Rapid HIV testing technology that uses

     mucosal fluid to identify antibodies to HIV 1 or 2 in twenty minutes. So basically: no blood!

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Q: Where can I get more information?

A: Test Positive Aware Network’s services.

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Q: What type of outreach and interaction does Mr. Sexx use?

A: Test Positive Aware Network manages the Mr. Sexx program at Steamworks Chicago. Mr. Sexx is an

     innovative program that provides patrons of Steamworks Chicago with access to a counselor for the

     purposes of general or specific inquiries. Mr. Sexx can address issues related to sex such as harm reduction

     techniques, STIs, HIV and sexuality but Mr. Sexx can also assist those with questions or issues around any

     number of topics such as depression, anxiety, stigma and any other host of mental health issues. Whether

     you stay for a minute or stay for an hour, Mr. Sexx is there to help.

 

Q: Where can I get more information?

A: For more information about Mr. Sexx and Test Positive Aware Network and its services, please call them

    directly at (773) 989-9400 or visit them on the web.

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Steamworks Baths is committed to excellence in serving all customers including people with disabilities.

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