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At Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center, we provide comprehensive, compassionate, and confidential care for people who are living with, exposed to, or at risk for infectious diseases. Our team works with you to develop care that meets your individual health needs- from prevention testing to treatment and ongoing disease management.

Comprehensive Infectious Disease Care

Our team provides evaluation and management for a wide range of infectious diseases. Patients may be referred to us by another healthcare provider or seek care for an infectious disease concern requiring specialized evaluation and treatment.

Our Services:

Comprehensive General ID Consultation

HIV management including primary care

PrEP and PEP services

STD prevention, evaluation and management

Viral Hepatitis

International health and travel Medicine 

Tuberculosis including latent TB evaluation & management

Tick-related illnesses and their management

Vaccines and preventive health

Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Services

Sexual health is an important part of your overall wellbeing. We provide confidential STI testing, treatment, prevention, and education. Whether you have concerns about sexually transmitted infections (STIs) or are interested in HIV prevention options, we are here to support you.

Our Services:

STI diagnosis and treatment

STI-related education and risk-reduction counseling

Partner education and treatment guidance

Follow-up testing and ongoing care

HIV Care and Primary Care Services

Rapid HIV and Hepatitis C (HCV) Testing

Tuberculosis including latent TB evaluation & management

Vaccination when appropriate

Preventing Sexually Transmitted Infections

Practicing safer sex is one of the most effective ways to protect your health. Proper condom use can help prevent the transmission of STIs, including HIV. Regular testing, early detection, and timely treatment can also help reduce complications and prevent the spread of infection. 

Our healthcare professionals provide nonjudgmental care, education, and support to help you make informed decisions about your sexual health.

HIV Care Program and the Ryan White/HIV program

We provide comprehensive, individualized, compassionate, and confidential care to adults living with HIV/AIDS in New Haven and the surrounding areas. Our services offer HIV specialty and primary care for these patients, case management services through the Ryan White program, and Pre-exposure prophylaxis and rapid testing for individuals at risk for acquiring HIV.

HIV Prevention and PrEP

If you are at increased risk of HIV exposure, PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) can significantly reduce your risk of acquiring HIV. 



Our providers can help determine whether PrEP is right for you and discuss available options, including daily oral medications and long-acting injectable treatments.

Our Services:

Rapid HIV testing

PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) for HIV prevention

PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) following a potential HIV exposure

HIV education

About the Ryan White Program

The Ryan White Program provides medical and support services for individuals living with HIV/AIDS.


The program provides a comprehensive range of core medical services including:

Outpatient care

Medical case management

Mental health services

Substance use treatment

Oral Health

We also offer additional support services including:

Housing assistance

Food

Transportation

Financial assistance

Connecticut AIDS Drug Assistance Program (CADAP) Medical Insurance assistance

Emergency financial assistance

Care coordination

Viral Hepatitis (including Hepatitis B & C) Services

Our team also provides testing, evaluation, treatment, and ongoing care for viral hepatitis, including hepatitis C and hepatitis B.

Our Services:

Free rapid hepatitis C testing

Hepatitis B and C diagnostic testing and evaluation

Hepatitis C treatment

Hepatitis B monitoring and management

Hepatitis A and B vaccination when appropriate

Hepatitis C prevention and risk-reduction education

Tuberculosis (TB) Services

If you have been exposed to tuberculosis or may be at risk for TB, our team provides appropriate testing, treatment, follow-up, and education while coordinating with other healthcare and public health partners as needed.

TB exposure management

TB risk assessment and screening

Evaluation of positive TB test results

Treatment and monitoring for latent TB infection

Management and coordination of care for active TB disease

Medication education and monitoring

TB prevention and risk-reduction education

Coordination with public health agencies and other healthcare providers when needed

Lyme Disease & Tick-Borne Illness

Our team evaluates and treats suspected or diagnosed Lyme disease and other infectious concerns related to tick exposure.

Our Services:

Evaluation of tick-borne illnesses including Lyme disease

Management of tick-borne illnesses

Evaluation of persistent or changing symptoms

Education about tick-bite prevention and early signs of illness

Coordination with primary care and specialty providers when needed

Travel Medicine

If you are preparing for an international trip or have health concerns after returning home, our team can help you understand and address infectious disease risks associated with travel and provide appropriate guidance.

Our Services:

Pre-travel health consultations

Recommended travel vaccine

Preventive medications when appropriate

Education about infectious disease risks at your destination

Guidance for reducing the risk of illness while traveling

Evaluation and treatment of fever in a returning traveler

Post-travel medications and care when medically appropriate

Accessible, Multilingual & Respectful Care

Everyone deserves to feel comfortable asking questions and accessing the care they need. 


Our Infectious Diseases team provides confidential, culturally responsive care, with multilingual services available to support the communities we serve.


Whether you need testing, preventive services, treatment, travel health services, or ongoing infectious disease management, our team is here to connect you with the care and information you need including our sliding fee scale based on income and accepting insurance plans.

Frequently Asked Questions

We are part of your community and are ready to help you! See below some of the frequently asked questions we get. If you can not find the answer to you question here, please call us at 203-503-3000.

  • Who can visit us?

    Anyone and everyone. No matter who you are, you can seek help for your healthcare needs with us.

  • How do I make an appointment?

  • Is Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center a free clinic?

    No, we are not a free clinic. We provide healthcare services for a fee. However, because we are a Federally Qualified Health Center, we are able to offer reduced rates to people without insurance as long as they qualify based on income and family size.

  • How much do your services cost?

    Costs will vary based on your specific situation. We accept all insurance including Medicare, Medicaid (Title 19), HUSKY, Charter Oak, and most commercial insurance plans. For anyone without health insurance, we offer services on a sliding-fee scale, which means you pay only what you can. We also can provide assistance with access to State support and services.

  • How can I give feedback about my experience here?

    You may fill out a comment card located in the reception area or right on this website each service can be rated.

  • How can I obtain my medical records?

    Release of information requests are processed by Ramona Fain and Francheska Cantey. Francheska handles all patients that falls between A-M and Ramona N-Z. Ramona can be reached at 203-503-3140 and Francheska at 203-503-3236.

  • How can I know if the center is delayed or closed due to severe weather?

    Our 24/7 facility SCRC will remain open during severe weather. To find out if there are delays or closings at any of our other sites go to:


    Channel 3: WFSB Early Warning Network - www.wfsb.com


    Visit our site at: www.cornellscott.org