Sexual Wellness Clinic (SWC)

The Sexual Wellness Clinic (SWC) is a collaborative program between the Emergency Department (ED) and Section of Infectious Diseases at the University of Chicago Medicine. The program helps patients who come to the ED with a primary complaint related to sexually transmitted infections (STI) to efficiently access comprehensive sexual health screening, treatment, counseling, and prevention services. Any patient coming to the ED during clinic hours can be seen in the SWC for a same-day-visit regardless of insurance status. Pregnant women, patients with acute behavioral health concerns, victims of sexual assault, and patients under 18 years old cannot be seen at the SWC and remain in the ED for treatment.

Potential SWC patients undergo a brief medical screening exam (MSE) by an ED physician to determine appropriateness for transfer to the clinic, and then the SWC Clinic Transport will meet the patient in the ED and accompany them to DCAM 5D. Once there, they will be evaluated by a physician or APN, appropriate tests and treatment will be ordered, and referral to community resources and clinics (if applicable) will be provided.


Our clinic hours are Monday through Friday, 11:30 PM to 4:00 PM.

For immediate assistance or patient-related concerns, please page the SWC pager at 3585.

For test results or follow-up with SWC, our uChicago HIV/STI results and referral line is (866) 747-0074.

SWC Staff

  • Supportive Services Coordinator

    Jessica (she/her/hers) has been working in the Healthcare field for about 13 years. In 2015 Jessica began working with an FQHC organization. During that time, she was introduced and had the pleasure of working with patients who were living and newly diagnosed with HIV. During my time there Jessica fell in love with learning and growing with the people within the community. In 2019, Jessica became a part of the Gastroenterology team at The University of Chicago Medicine. While working in that department was an exciting and educational experience, she felt like something was missing. 2020 The GI department moved to a different floor where the team shared a clinic space with Infectious Disease. During the time shared, Jessica was able to work with a different dynamic group of patients, and she believes she found what was missing. With this new position, Jessica is excited to help patients receive the help and resources they may not know that CCHE and UCM offers.

  • Community Health Worker

    NeNe Clark (she/her/hers) is African-Caribbean American and born in North Carolina, but originally from the west side of Chicago. Nene loves all things tropical (fruits, scents, scenery, etc). Her favorite color is Red and favorite foods are Caribbean and Chinese food. Nene has been in the public health field for 4 and a half years and identifies as a trans woman, so she has the living and working experience when it comes to the LGBTQ+ community. Nene’s goal is to help end HIV and discrimination against Black and Brown Trans individuals in the Chicagoland area and around the world. 

  • Project Coordinator

    Alton (he/him/his) is a native of Chicago. I’ve been  working as a case manager for nearly 20 years in numerous Chicago neighborhoods.  Proud Turtle dad and recent cat dad!

  • Senior Linkage to Care Coordinator

    Damaris (she/her/hers) is a registered medical assistant for the Section of Infectious Disease and Sexual Wellness Clinic at the University of Chicago. She provides transportation for patients in the emergency department presenting with STI symptoms to the sexual wellness clinic. Damaris has been working in HIV & STI prevention and screening for 4 years. She also has experience working with TGNC/gender affirming community. Her interests include delivering effective HIV prevention services for POC who identify within the LGBQT community, women’s health, & sexual health.

  • Jessica (she/her/hers) is the Director of HIV Clinical Engagement and a licensed clinical social worker for the Section of Infectious Diseases and CCHE. Jessica oversees implementation of HIV care and prevention initiatives at The University of Chicago’s Medical Campus with the HIV Prevention and Care Team (HIV-PACT) to improve access to services for people living with HIV and those vulnerable to HIV. She serves as the program director for the Expanded HIV Testing and Linkage to Care (xTLC) and the Gilead FOCUS program supporting routine HIV and HCV screening, working with local partner hospitals and health clinics to improve routine screening programs. Jessica holds a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Chicago and a Bachelor’s in International Studies from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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  • Assistant Care Manager

    Lindsey Wesley-Madgett (she/her/hers) is our Assistant Care Manager, she works with people living with HIV or HCV through our Data2Care program, xTLC Program, and our HCV project. Lindsey previously worked with our xTLC program at an FQHC. Lindsey is a Certified Medical Assistant, African-American Education and  HIV/STI Prevention Instructor, Certified HIV Prevention and Partner Services Counselor, Certified HIV tester.