In the gay community, we pay much greater attention than outside. However, even in the gay community, there is less caution. Smith said the gay, lesbian and bisexual community in Broome County is following a national trend and becoming more lax about protection. Offers confidential, but not anonymous, AIDS testing at no charge. Also offers testing for other sexually transmitted diseases and infections.
Some tests have a charge, depending on whether samples are sent away to the laboratory.
Health Services also distributes some types of birth control, including condoms and the morning-after pill. Offers information on safe sex and provides condoms to students. Located on the second floor of the University Union. Provides students, faculty and staff of all sexual orientations information on safe sex. A representative from the Southern Tier AIDS Program comes to campus twice a year to answer questions and distribute information.