Infectious Disease Services
Signature Health's Infectious Disease program focuses on prevention, education, rapid screening and timely treatment of common infections. Our team works together to remove barriers to care, including for the LGBTQ+ community.
Free Walk-in Testing for Hep C & HIV
- Free HIV tests available for ages 13+
- Free Hep C tests available for ages 18+
- Ask for a "free test" at check-in
- No need to register as a patient
- The test is a simple finger prick
- Results are typically available on the same day in as little as 30 mins
- Your tester will discuss prevention and medications like PrEP and PEP
- If needed, your tester will connect you with treatment
Walk-in Screening Hours
- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhea
- Syphilis
- Trichomoniasis (trich)
Meet Our Infectious Disease Providers
Signature Health's infectious disease providers care for patients living with viral hepatitis, HIV, and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). They work with each patient on an individualized plan that may include medication or other treatment options. As needed, patients also can be connected with primary care, counseling, psychiatry, addiction recovery, and case management services within Signature Health.
Vaquet Shomo Brown, CNP
Nurse Practitioner Shomo Brown treats patients at Signature Health's Lakewood, Willoughby and Painesville locations.
Belinda Brown, CNP
Nurse Practitioner Brown treats patients at Signature Health's Lakewood, Willoughby and Maple Heights locations.
Audra Blood, CNP
Nurse Practitioner Blood treats patients at Signature Health's Ashtabula location.