The Countdown City offers a variety of ways to keep healthy. From vegan eateries and local gyms to focusing on mental health and playing pickleball — we're switching gears and talking about the Metro Health Mobile Clinic. Because preventing STIs is also a part of leading a healthy lifestyle.

The Texas Department of Health Services reports that as of 2022, there is a steady increase year over year in STDs + STIs. Let's introduce you to Metro Health.

Meet the mobile clinic

Part of San Antonio's Metropolitan Health District, the mobile clinic offers a STI Control and Prevention Program. Here are the details:

Provides testing + treatment for most STIs at no cost.
Offers testing, referrals for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis medications, and links to care services.
The Healthy Beats Program is offered to pregnant people to test + treat for syphilis which could help prevent prevent congenital syphilis.

Stay up to date with its locations by viewing its website.

Getting involved

If you have a passion for public health, consider joining the Medical Volunteer Coordinating Committee (MVCC). This organization is a partnership with Metro Health, the Department of State Health Services Region 8, and several staffing agencies.

The MVCC creates a network of medical + mental health volunteers that are able to respond during public health emergencies. The committee is looking for professionals involved in areas like:

EMS
Fire service
Public works
Hospitals

Those interested can pre-register through the Texas Disaster Volunteer Registry.

Passionate about other causes and want to donate your time? Look through our guide featuring 16 organizations to volunteer within San Antonio.