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Figures in Arcadia, CA’s governing county, L.A. County, sit above the average state figures that are already at a 25-year high.
According to the county’s Public Health website, there were 86,888 STD cases reported in 2016. Since 2006, rates for syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia have increased by 138%, 93% and 33% respectively.
New HIV diagnoses have been stable since 2010. In 2016, 1,949 new cases were reported, 89% of them were men. San Gabriel Service Planning Area, covering Arcadia, CA, had the fifth lowest rate, out of nine areas, in the county with 196 new cases in 2012 and 171 in 2016.
“In efforts to tackle L.A. County’s STD problem, the Department of Public Health launched a testing campaign that showed how difficult it was to get people to go to one of the county’s 12 STD clinics.”
L.A. County does have around 12 clinics and there are various options within a five-mile radius of Arcadia, CA, including a Planned Parenthood and a CapCare in Pasadena and Monrovia. L.A. County also offers services at the Public Health Center less than two miles from Arcadia, CA.
The county emphasizes the need for protection, screening and care and free STD testing may be available to eligible candidates as well as low-cost options, supporting low-income, uninsured and insured patients.
Residents are prioritized so it is advisable to take ID with you and it may not be free for all STD tests.
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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AltaMed Health Services Corporation started as a free clinic in East Los Angeles in 1969. Today they are a leading health care group that grants care and treatment to more than 300,000 patients every year. They run 35 accredited clinics that offer a full spectrum of services to patients from old to young.
AltaMed STD testing and screening can be found at their El Monte location. It is administered by fully certified doctors and nurses in a professional and timely manner.
Chap Care has been serving the communities of the San Gabriel Valley since 1998. They provide top quality health care for people of all ages and backgrounds. The core values of Chap Care are: mutual respect, excellence, and compassion. They hope to help the people in their neighborhood stay healthy and build strong communities.
The clinics have been recognized as a Patient Centered Medical Home which is a designation that consists of "continuous and coordinated care throughout a patient's lifetime to maximize health outcomes".
Chap care employs a full team of board-certified doctors in a wide variety of specialties.
The Asian Pacific Health Care Venture group was created in 1986 and became a non-profit corporation the year after. They provided a unique brand of health care by subcontracting the primary care aspect to community clinics. They then worked through these clinics to arrange health education and HIV/AIDS awareness.
In 1997, the first physical community health center was opened by the corporation to directly service the public. Their El Monte clinic is the third center they have opened.
The Asian Pacific Health Care Venture group works to improve their care by researching the best health care techniques and equipment.
Central City Community Health Center's mission is to "provide quality heath and human services to the medically-underserved and low-income population in a culturally sensitive manner".
They employ the best trained clinical staff who provide comprehensive services in many modern, convenient locations. The Health Centers are determined to understand and adapt to the growing diversity between patients and provide culturally sensitive services.
Central City Community Health Center will strive to help the financially at-risk or uninsured patients with a sliding fee system.
The Planned Parenthood centers in the Los Angeles area have been open since 1965 providing high-quality and affordable reproductive health care to the communities that need it. They see over 237,000 patients every year, 84% of whom require family planning services and 91% of whom are living at or below the federal poverty line.
Planned Parenthood clinics also offer extensive education and outreach programs detailing issues dealing with sexuality and family planning.
The clinics are staffed by expert specialists who are equipped with the latest medical technology and treatments techniques.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has a branch office at the Monrovia Health Center in central Monrovia. The facility is conveniently located close to a public transportation stop.
The Monrovia Health Center offers immunizations and Tuberculosis testing and treatment in addition to their STD testing and screening services. All of these services are either free or low cost for residents of the county.
Follow-up consultations can be arranged at this health center or referred to any specialists in the Los Angeles area.
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Accredited and Certified
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.
These location types are best for: Privacy and convenience
Accredited and Certified
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.
These location types are best for: Privacy and convenience
Accredited and Certified
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.
These location types are best for: Privacy and convenience
Accredited and Certified
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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Show only locations where privacy and discretion is taken into importance.
Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department. Due to COVID-19 activities, DPH services at public health centers may be closed, please call ahead to confirm
Description: Please enroll as a patient to receive services. Provides both medical services and free condoms - do not need to get medical services to receive free condoms. Closed between 12noon-1pm
Description: Please enroll as a patient to receive services. Provides both medical services and free condoms - do not need to get medical services to receive free condoms. Closed from 12noon-1pm
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Show only locations where you can easily book your test online.
Description: Social Service Organization. If you are uninsured, you may qualify for a state-funded program or a lower fee scale. Please bring the following documents: photo ID. Fees for services are based on your household income. You will not be turned away because of your inability to pay. Services under some insurance plans and physician groups require prior authorization. You are welcome to walk in any time the Health Center is open to make an appointment or see if there is a same day appointment available. Walk-in hours Mon., Tues., 9am-4:30pm; Wed.-Fri., 8am-3:30pm; Sat., 8am-3pm
Show only locations where they offer the HIV RNA Early Detection Test for people who think they may have been recently exposed to the HIV virus.
Show only locations where they offer the HIV RNA Early Detection Test for people who think they may have been recently exposed to the HIV virus.
Description: Please enroll as a patient to receive services. Provides both medical services and free condoms. Closed between 12noon-1pm
Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department.
Description: Services available to community members in the surrounding area. Testing done as part of family planning is free. Provides medical services and free condoms -do need to sign up for services to receive condoms. Limited HIV testing and counseling. Clinic is closed from 12noon-12:30pm daily, for lunch break
Description: Free family planning and STD screening services are provided to those who qualify through the California Family PACT program. Closed from 12:30pm-1pm
Description: Must register as a patient to receive services. Closed for lunch from 12noon-1pm
Description: Must register as a patient to receive services. Closed for lunch from 12noon-1pm
Description: Social Service Organization.
Description: Social Service Organization. If you are uninsured, you may qualify for a state-funded program or a lower fee scale. Fees for services are based on your household income.
Free HIV testing is offered every 2nd and 4th Monday of a month from the hours of 8:00 am - 12:00 pm. Bring government ID and insurance plan details.
AltaMed Health Services runs a clinic in El Monte that provides everything from dental care to STD screening and testing. They are a tightly run ship at their clinic with all members of the staff behaving in a professional and competent manner.
Interesting side-note: AltaMed also provides HIV testing and STD screening services out of their Mobile Testing Units that show up various community events and nightclubs throughout Los Angeles.
10418 Valley Blvd Ste B, El Monte, CA 91731, USA
Patients must first enroll to receive services. Free condoms are available for patients. Bring an insurance card and government ID if possible. A W2 and a list of medications currently being taken is also important to have.
Chap Care has a clinic in Del Mar that is a federally qualified health center. This certification lets patients know that they can rest easy in the hands of their professional and respectful physicians. The nursing and administrative staff members are courteous and respect patient privacy.
It's important that first-time patients register before showing up for STD screening and testing.
3160 E Del Mar Blvd #100, Pasadena, CA 91107, USA
Patients are required to bring their insurance information as well as a piece of photo identification.
Don't be deceived by the name, the Asian Pacific Health Care Venture group's clinics doesn't only serve patients of Asian descent. They work to project an aura of inclusiveness and demonstrate professionalism throughout the STD screening process.
Patients should be aware: the APCHV facilities are closed on the 1st Friday of every month from 7:30 am -12:45 pm and the 3rd Thursday of every month for the same hours.
9960 Baldwin Pl, El Monte, CA 91731, USA
Registration as a patient must be completed before medical services can be offered. Registration requires the patient to bring formal identification, an insurance card, and a list of medications currently being taken.
Central City Community Health Center has a few locations in the Los Angeles, Anaheim, and El Monte areas. Before testing can be administered, they will ask that individuals register at their help desk first. To save time, make sure to download the clinic forms off of their website and fill them out before arriving at the facility. Some test results can be ascertained as soon as 30 minutes after the exam.
10050 Garvey Ave #111, El Monte, CA 91733, USA
Patients are required to have ID. If the patient has no insurance plan, they may qualify for a state-funded program or a lower fee schedule.
Planned Parenthood has a very clear mission to provide a full range of quality reproductive health care services for anyone that needs it. Individuals will see people of all backgrounds when visiting the El Monte branch here in the Los Angeles area.
Wait times can get very long this close to metropolitan LA, so plan a visit accordingly. Testing can take from half an hour to an hour, but results will be shared with the patient in a timely manner.
4786 Peck Rd Ste B, El Monte, CA 91732, USA
First time patients should bring a piece of photo identification and insurance information. Free HIV testing is on a first come first served basis.
The Monrovia branch of the County Health Department's clinics administers HIV testing (in addition to other STDs) on a first come first served system for walk-in patients. This can lead to some very long wait times so it may be a good idea to bring a book or crossword puzzle.
If individuals are driving there is no established parking lot for the health center. The best bet would be parking along Maple Avenue right in fron of the Monrovia Health Center itself.
330 W Maple Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016, USA
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