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Like many communities across the country, San Bernardino County has seen a steady increase in reported STD cases from 2015 to 2017.
The California Department of Public Health’s latest report shows that San Bernardino County had nearly 13,200 reported cases of chlamydia in 2017. The report also shows that there were almost 4,000 reported cases of gonorrhea, and more than 450 reported cases of syphilis.
Studies show that 60 percent of these reported cases involve teenagers and young adults ranging from 15 to 24 years old.
While many of these reported cases come from larger communities, such as San Bernardino, Fontana, and Ontario, smaller communities like Apple Valley, CA are not immune to this growing epidemic.
According to the 2016 California HIV Surveillance Report, more than 4,100 people in San Bernardino County are living with HIV.
There are several private physicians and medical centers in Apple Valley, CA that may offer STD testing. Many of these clinics are located along Bear Valley Road and Happy Trails Highway.
If you take I-15 further south, you will find additional health clinics in Victorville that might offer STD testing or HIV testing, such as the San Bernardino Department of Health, as well as several more in Hesperia, including the Hesperia Health Center and the Foothills AIDS Project.
Some of these centers might even offer free STD testing. While these tests may be free, it’s important to note that not all STD tests are comprehensive, and you may need to wait for results.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention1 (CDC) recommends screening for the most common STDs, including chlamydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, syphilis, herpes 1, herpes 2, and HIV for both men and women. In addition, the CDC suggests women get screened for trichomoniasis.
SaferSTD recommends searching for locations that offer a 10-test panel which tests for the most common bacteria and viral STDs in the U.S. with additional premium add-ons like early HIV detection, if needed.
The CDC2Â provides detailed STD testing information as to when you should get tested. In summary, you should get tested today if you are sexually active, never been tested before, have had unprotected sex in the past, or if you exhibit symptoms.Â
According to the World Health Organization3, the majority of STI cases reported every day, more than one million, are asymptomatic; another reason to get tested today.
You should get tested again in 90 days to rule out STDs that have specific exposure waiting times, including HIV.
STD testing can be a quick and simple process, depending on the type of test you choose and where you get tested. Some may require an oral or genital swab, a urine test or blood sample, or a physical exam to check your genital area for signs of an STD.
SaferSTD has identified preferred providers that require only a urine test, a blood sample, or both without a physical exam.
The speed at which you receive your STD testing results depends on where you get tested. Before you choose your location, find out how long testing results will take.Â
At-home STD testing results are usually 3-5 business days, depending on the manufacturer of your test. You also need to take into account the amount of time it takes to receive the test or pick one up, perform the test, and ship it back, before the lab can analyze your results and report back to you.Â
If you test at a public facility such as a neighborhood clinic, you may have to wait a week, if not more for the results, which could delay treatment. If you test through a private facility, they have the fastest turnaround within 1-3 business days.Â
SaferSTD has researched and identified the most accredited and most reputable testing locations. Click here to find a preferred location near you.
Some STD testing clinics offer same-day walk-in options without an appointment. Below are nearby preferred locations that offer this option.
The cost of STD testing depends on whether you select private, public, or at-home testing, as well as the type of test(s) you need.
Several at-home STD options and public testing locations can cost up to $250, with most on the higher end, depending on the brand and type of testing. Public testing fees also vary based on income and welfare eligibility.Â
With private testing, you may save money on a low-cost comprehensive 10-test panel that tests for the most common bacterial and viral STDs in the United States.Â
SaferSTD has researched and identified reputable locations that offer upfront pricing without hidden fees. Click here to find a preferred location near you.
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Borrego Health is Located in Desert Hot Springs, only 12 miles from downtown Palm Springs. It is a non – profit Federally Qualified Health Centre which specializes in HIV, Hepatitis C, and transgender care. Their approach to treating and promoting health care for its patients embodies a variety of services ranging from primary care, diagnostic services, and hormonal treatments to medication provision.
Eisenhower Sexual Health Clinic was founded in 1971 and dedicated in the same year in honor of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, and it aims to provide high quality, compassionate healthcare for the people of Coachella Valley and the areas surrounding it. There are specialists on-site who fully offer various medical solutions in accordance with client requirements, and some of the services they provide are STD testing and treatment.
Desert Aids Project was founded in 1984 to provide comprehensive care to PLWHA, and it not only aims to promote healthy living among such persons but also prevent the spread of HIV. DAP provides comprehensive and quality primary and HIV and Hepatitis specialty care, as well as dentistry, behavioral health, and social services, all under one roof.
Victorville Health Center is a Planned Parenthood Clinic that serves the residents living around its vicinity by offering quality primary care, reproductive, and sexual health services. Part of the reproductive services available includes testing and treatment of STDs which are conducted by competent staff. Physicians offer rapid HIV tests, and you may receive the results in 10 to 40 minutes.
San Bernardino Health Center is a County Public Health government entity that is committed to working in partnership with other government departments to serve the public by offering quality medical services intended to eradicate the spread of diseases and improve the wellness and quality of life for the residents of San Bernardino. It has a qualified and specialized staff who diligently perform their roles to client satisfaction in line with the facility’s aim of mitigating the spread of STDs.
Meridian Urgent Care & Occupational Health was founded by Dan Vasile, D.O, and his vision was to create a medical facility that acts as leeway for people seeking non-emergency services in communities that lack comprehensive medical facilities. The health center is one such facility that serves residents living in Victorville, CA, and it provides a wide range of services among them the testing and treatment of STDs. Other services available at the clinic include the treatment of earaches, skin rashes, allergies, and hypertension.
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Description: Order online and receive a doctor's order to visit this lab to get tested in as little as 15 mins. Get your results privately within 1-2 business days and speak with a doctor over the phone if your test results come back positive. Doctors may prescribe treatment or refer you to a specialist if needed.
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Description: Getting an STD test at a clinic near you has never been easier. When you choose this location, you can get a doctor's requisition to get tested in as little as 15 minutes. Following your test, you receive your results privately within 2 business days, and can speak to a doctor over the phone with confidence, should results come back as positive.
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Description: Why go to a public clinic? Get convenient and fast STD testing that is 100% confidential. Individual tests under $50. Order online and visit this lab the same day for a quick 15 min test. Get your results online within 1-2 business days, and view them privately. Doctor consultation available over the phone, should results come back as positive.
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Description: Get Fast, Easy and Affordable testing at this location. Results come back within 2 business days and be in and out of the lab in less then 20 minutes.
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Description: Please call or visit Web site for eligibility for free or low cost services. On Wednesdays Primary Care/Reproductive Health has extended hours from 5pm-8pm
Description: Social Service Organization. If you are uninsured, you may qualify for a state-funded program or a lower fee scale. Most services are available on a walk-in basis, but walk-in hours are subject to change
Description: AIDS Service Organization. HIV testing provided by the health department once a month on location. Call for schedule
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Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department. Please call or visit Web site for eligibility for free or low cost services.
San Bernardino county has the highest levels of treatable STD cases in county history. San Bernardino County Public Health officials are organizing a community task force to help turn this around.
In 2016 county figures show more than 15,000 cases of sexually transmitted disease, with large increases in gonorrhea and syphilis. San Bernardino County ranks 16th among all counties nationally for the number of cases of chlamydia and 25th in gonorrhea, county public health officials said. Young people ages 15 to 24 accounted for almost 60 percent of all new STDs reported in the county in 2016. Starting with 2011, there were no cases of congenital syphilis, which is the infection of an unborn infant with syphilis from a pregnant woman.
Unborn children with syphilis can be born prematurely or be stillborn when a pregnant woman is infected and not tested and treated, county officials said. Congenital syphilis is preventable if treated after you get tested. To avoid STDs, county public health officials recommend always using latex condoms correctly and getting vaccinated for human papillomavirus. Many people with STDs show no symptoms, so screening tests should be done at least annually, the county statement said.
STD rates in California are the worst they have been in two decades. National statistics show a rise in STDs, and California is worse with this including chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. Cases have increased over 10 percent in California for the three STIs since 2014 which was the worst previous year. Here are rates for chlamydia.
Most insurance health plans, Medicaid and Medicare included, are accepted at the facility, and self-paying clients aren’t exempted from receiving STD services. Moreover, the federal government acts as the primary insurer.
At Borrego Health, physicians offer high quality and patient-centered medical approaches to facilitate client satisfaction. Additionally, health-care providers offer comprehensive care and support services to PLWHA.
68555 Ramon Rd D101, Cathedral City, CA 92234, USA
The health center accepts most insurance covers including Medicaid and Medicare. It also attends to those patients under Charity care, Medi-Cal, and County indigent. Additionally, uninsured individuals may benefit from the hospital’s discount policy.
The facility opens every day of the week and is always staffed with a well-trained medical practitioner. Moreover, the team of doctors works compassionately and diligently. The health-care providers serve by walk-in, however, they limit this to hours before 4:30 pm.
4791 E Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264, USA
The facility welcomes all residents of Coachella and its vicinity, and all STD fees are based on a sliding fee scale. Moreover, the medical clinic accepts most insurance, and uninsured persons may qualify for state-programs that facilitate the reception of low-cost services.
Desert AIDS Project staff offers judgment-free healthcare, wellness support and social programs to treat their clients living with HIV and AIDS. You may receive free HIV and Hepatitis C testing at the clinic, so you’ll save up on some cash. Also, the clinic has leading-edge laboratory equipment that not only promotes faster STD testing but also ensures that you receive precise results.
1695 N Sunrise Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262, USA
Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurances are accepted at the clinic. Additionally, if you’re uninsured, you may pay for medical care using self-pay means, and you may also benefit from a sliding fee scale or a state-funded program. However, to qualify for the program, clients ought to have proof of income during their first appointments.
Various language interpretation services are offered at the facility, so you may check whether your native language is part of the service. Additionally, online appointments are accepted to enable you to receive care at a convenient time. If you visit the clinic, you’ll find compassionate medical professionals who will diligently attend to your needs with confidentiality to ensure your satisfaction.
15403 Park Ave E, Victorville, CA 92392, USA
Whether you are insured or not, San Bernardino Health Center is designated to offer reliable healthcare to all county residents, and it offers sliding fees to non-insured persons.
San Bernardino Health Center has a qualified team that offers medication solutions from testing to treatment, and counseling and they work with diligence and confidentiality. Moreover, there is a team of interpreters who may listen to your medical needs in your native language.
606 E Mill St, San Bernardino, CA 92408, USA
Medicaid, Medicare, among other insurance health plans are accepted at the clinic, with no exceptions to non-insured individuals who also pay for the low-cost STD services using self-pay means.
Meridian Urgent Care & Occupational Center has a qualified and competent staff that passionately serves anyone who walks into the clinic for STD testing and treatment. Medication is offered onsite, hence you may receive comprehensive health care at one place.
18522 CA-18 STE 102, Apple Valley, CA 92307, USA
Comprehensive sex education is the law in California. This means that all public schools in California are required by law to teach comprehensive sex education and HIV prevention education at least once in middle school and once in high school.
Comprehensive sex education includes learning about anatomy and birth control. It also means students are taught about healthy relationships, decision-making, and more.
This sex education should give students information to make healthy decisions about relationships and sexual and reproductive health. The sex education curriculum in school should include information about:
It is the right of a student to get this information in schools. A group called Teen Source asks students if they are actually getting comprehensive sex education at school.
Teen Source provides students with a questionnaire online to fill out to say if they have not received sex education covering all of the above. Teen Source also gives students a chance to explain if they have received information that is not accurate.
A look at demographics can help our understanding of STI rates in your city and region. The demographic that is most likely to be infected and least likely to get tested is people 25 and younger. Â Some experts blame the rates of STDs in this demographic in part on the use of new hook up apps that lead to casual sex among people 25 and younger.
Concerning the jump in the state for STDs, officials are not sure of all the reasons. People are not using condoms regularly so this could lead to the higher STD rates. People are going without testing and treatment and unknowingly spreading STDs. This is another possible reason for the higher rates.
We also see reports that STD prevention systems have been weakened because local and state clinics have reduced capacity or closed in the last few years. This also contributes to higher STI rates.
There are 4 times more Hispanic/Latino residents than any other race or ethnicity. Concerning your county, HIV diagnoses were 45 percent for Hispanics/Latinos in 2013. HIV diagnoses were 85 percent for men having sex with men in 2013. Gay men saw the highest rates for STDs. Â Twice as many women suffer from chlamydia compared to men.
Men suffer in higher numbers than women from other STDs including syphilis and HIV. STD rates also are generally higher in areas with a high poverty rate.
There are STI testing resources available in your city and throughout San Bernardino county. You can go to an area hospital, local lab or online service, or Planned Parenthood Victorville Health Center as some of the options. Â
Planned Parenthood Victorville Health Center offers:
Concerning the Victorville Health Center/Planned Parenthood location, know that if you are uninsured, you may qualify for a state-funded program or a lower fee scale. Bring a photo ID with you. Know also that fees for services are based on your household incomes. You will not be turned away because of your inability to pay.
We do not know the precise cause for why people do not get tested but some in your area are offering STD tests to be ordered online and mailed to homes to encourage testing. You provide a sample, send it back to a lab, and get results within a few days. We do not know how reliable these services are. The hope is to get approval for these tests from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to sell similar tests in stores. These tests are not all cleared by the FDA to be sold online.
Planned Parenthood launched an app in California to encourage people to get STD testing. Through the app men and women can order chlamydia and gonorrhea tests. If you are embarrassed to be seen at Planned Parenthood you could consider the hospital or urgent care option. No one will know why you are there. Yet another option is a private service such as PlushCare.
You order your STD tests. Then you visit a local lab. Then you get results via email in three business days or less. When you order you choose the tests you want to order. If you do not know for sure which tests to order, call the service so they can help. When you visit a local lab you bring with you a personalized lab order form. There is no appointment needed. It takes one blood and/or urine sample and about 15-30 minutes. If results show a need for treatment, you connect with the service and a doctor to provide a treatment plan.
You can also use the STD Check private service. This service is advertised as being 100 percent confidential. All tests are FDA approved. Same day testing is also available. Five-minute testing is an option with results in one to two days. They promise that from your first point of contact either by phone or online all possible is done to safeguard your personal information. They abide by all state and federal laws about medical privacy including the HIPAA Privacy Rule. Encryption of data means all transactions between you and STDcheck are secure.
STD Check does not accept insurance. This way your testing results are not reported to your insurance company. This service provides a free phone consultation with a doctor for every test where you have a positive result. The service includes access to an experienced network of licensed physicians. These physicians are available to answer questions and provide guidance if you get a positive test result. Plush Care is another service you could use in your area.
Whether you go to an urgent care center, hospital, clinic, Planned Parenthood, counsellor or nurse at an area high school such as the Apple Valley High School, or an online service, you can find in your area information about STDs, testing, and treatment. While STD rates are high in your area, help is available in your area in the way of testing and treatment that is confidential, discreet, compassionate, and effective.
Consider how the staff at these facilities is trained to help someone like you, especially with the staff at Planned Parenthood Victorville Health Center or any other facility reminding you to check your health, improve it, and keep yourself healthy by always using a condom. Here are links to resources mentioned above.
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