Community Health
#SafeSex
One of the reasons we wanted to open a gay bathhouse was to try to get our customers in the habit of getting tested for HIV and STDs. In an effort to help keep our community healthy and strong Red Gym has put together a few resources to that end. Below you will find resources in our community and other areas help keep you in good health.
Free condoms are always available at Red Gym.
ACR Health offers monthly testing for HIV and STDs at Red Gym. It is usually scheduled on the second Tuesday of the month between 4 pm and 6 pm. Confirm Dates in our Calendar. You can get tested for HIV, hepatitis-C, syphillis, chalmydia and gonorrhea.​​​​​​​​
If you are unable to attend at that time testing is also available at ACR for walk ins on Mondays from 9 am to 3 pm, appointment only on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9 am to 3 pm at:
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627 West Genesee Street, Syracuse, NY 13204, 315-475-2430.
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For more information click here:
The Onondaga County Health Department offers testing by appointment only at Room 80 (Basement Level), John H. Mulroy Civic Center, 421 Montgomery Street, Syracuse, NY 13202, Phone 315-435-3236. For more information click here:
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Syracuse Community Health
https://syracusecommunityhealth.org/
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Inclusive Health at Upstate University Hospital
https://www.upstate.edu/id/healthcare/ihs/
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Planned Parenthood
https://tinyurl.com/yk5w3y8w
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The Center for Disease Control (CDC)
https://www.cdc.gov/sti/about/index.html
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The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is Available 24 hours. Languages: English, Spanish.
Learn More
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For information about substance abuse check out this site
https://bocarecoverycenter.com/addiction/lgbtq-substance-abuse-guide/
Be aware of the following health risks in our community:
Syphillis
Syphilis has become a public health problem for our community. The Onondaga County Health Department recommends testing at least once a year, and more frequently (every 3 to 6 months) if you: have sex with more than one partner; don’t use condoms; and/or engage in risky sex behaviors.
Always know who you are sleeping with. Anonymous hookups are not safe.
http://www.ongov.net/health/syphilis.html
COVID 19, Flu and RSV
COVID-19 has had a resurgence in 2024. Here is from the Onondaga County's link to their page for the prevention of COVID-19, Influenza and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) http://www.ongov.net/health/respiratory.html
Monkey Pox
If you missed our clinic at Red Gym scan the QR code below to get vaccinated or Click Here.
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Get the Monkeypox Vaccine.
Scan the QR Code.