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Bellevue/NYU Bathhouse Testing Project

Bellevue Hospital Center and NYU School of Medicine now offer free, confidential testing for HIV and sexually transmitted infections at two bathhouses for hiv bathhouse man men who have sex with men in New York City. This innovative project, under the direction of Dr. Demetre Daskalakis, combines the Bellevue clinical service of HIV testing with NYU research in sexually transmitted infections and prevention. Accesible testing hours and a judgment-free environment streamline the availability of testing for infections impacting our community.

The Bathhouse Testing Project offers the following on a walk-in basis:

  • Rapid HIV antibody testing, with results available in 20 minutes
  • HIV PCR/viral load testing to identify recent HIV infections
  • Testing for sexually transmitted infections, including Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, and Syphilis
  • Risk reduction counseling with a doctor or trained HIV counselor
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You do not need to pay the Club's entrance fee to get tested.


Testing Hours for July 2008:

  • West Side Club
    • Wednesday, July 2 – 6 PM to Midnight (Rapid HIV testing and Gonorrhea/Chlamydia testing ONLY)
    • Sunday, July 6 – 1 PM to 7 PM
    • Friday, July 11 – 8 PM to 1 AM
    • Sunday, July 13 – 1 PM to 7 PM
    • Wednesday, July 16 – 6 PM to Midnight
    • Friday, July 18 – 6 PM to 2 AM
    • Sunday, July 20 – 1 PM to 7 PM
    • Wednesday, July 23 – 6 PM to Midnight
    • Friday, July 25 – 7 PM to 1 AM
    • Sunday, July 27 – 1 PM to 7 PM (Rapid HIV testing and Gonorrhea/Chlamydia testing ONLY)
    • Wednesday, July 30 – 6 PM to Midnight
  • East Side Club
    • Tuesday, July 1 –2 PM to 7 PM
    • Thursday, July 3 – 6 PM to Midnight
    • Saturday, July 5 – 5 PM to Midnight
    • Wednesday, July 9 – 6 PM to 11 PM
    • Friday, July 11 – 9 PM to 1 AM
    • Saturday, July 12 – 5 PM to 11 PM
    • Thursday, July 17 – 6 PM to Midnight (Rapid HIV testing and Gonorrhea/Chlamydia testing ONLY)
    • Friday, July 18 – 9 PM to 1 AM
    • Saturday, July 19 – 5 PM to 11 PM
    • Thursday, July 24 – 6 PM to Midnight (Rapid HIV testing and Gonorrhea/Chlamydia testing ONLY)
    • Monday, July 28 – 5 PM to 11 PM
    • Thursday, July 31 – 6 PM to Midnight (Rapid HIV testing and Gonorrhea/Chlamydia testing ONLY)
The schedule is subject to change without notice. Please email us at testingproject@med.nyu.edu or call (212) 263-3544 to confirm testing hours before going to the club.





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