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There has been an increase in STDS in Los Angeles County where Bell Gardens, CA is located, but statistics for the city are below county averages.
In 2018 the rate of syphilis cases, including primary, secondary and latent stage syphilis, was 28 per 100,000 of the population, compared to 33.3 per 100,000 in the whole county.
The rate of gonorrhea cases was 140.8 per 100,000 in Bell Gardens, CA while it was 179.5 per 100 in LA County.
248.7 people for every 100,000 of the population were living with HIV in 2018 compared to county rates of 491.7 per 100,000 people.
Low-income, people of color and LGBTQ+ communities tend to be over-represented in reported cases.
“Cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis are all rising and HIV is still a major public health concern with approximately 50,000 residents in the county living with HIV. “
Bell Gardens, CA hosts a number of centers offering STD tests, including Wesley Health Centers at the Bell Gardens Clinic, Northeast Community Clinic
Community Medical Alliance on East Gage Avenue and the East Los Angeles Womens Center is not far away in Los Angeles.
Residents may also want to look into services from AltaMed Health Medical Group at the Pico Rivera Clinic, in Montebello and in Los Angeles, all under five miles from Bell Gardens, CA.
Free STD testing, as well as HIV testing, may be covered under your insurance plan and in some cases could be offered for the uninsured. This could be dependent on income and welfare eligibility, however.
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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The East Los Angeles Women's Center was originally the East Los Angeles Rape and Battering hotline in 1976. It served as a 24-hour crisis hotline for victims of sexual assault in Southern California. As time passed, organized and passionate volunteers filed for non-profit status and formed a board of directors. Today the Women's Center provides services including domestic violence community awareness and HIV/AIDS prevention education outreach.
STD testing and screening at the facility is overseen by certified professional staff and trained volunteers.
Via Care started in 1994 as the Bienvenidos Children's Center was beginning to offer comprehensive family planning services to members of their male involvement program. It slowly grew over the years to include the full range of primary care services. It moved to its current location in 2008 and expanded its square footage. It became a Federally Qualified Health Center in 2013 and continues to expand the services provided to its community to this day.
The team of specialists and care staff at Via Health Care work hard to achieve their mission of providing affordable and accessible health care to all people.
St John's Well Child and Family Center runs a network of Federally Qualified Health Centers and clinics situated inside schools that cover the Central and South Los Angeles areas. Their main focuses include health education, child development, literacy education, and mental health assessments. They work with various organizations in the community to develop these areas to improve the quality of life for the residents.
They employ a full complement of professional physicians and nurse practitioners to provide top-quality care and cover a wide field of medical services.
Northeast Community Clinic is a Los Angeles County primary and preventative healthcare provider that was established in 1971. Their goal is to provide accessible medical care to the low-income, uninsured, and underserved residents of their community. They engage in the promotion of health education and disease prevention. The Community Clinic also provides mental health counseling and referrals to qualified specialists.
Individuals will need to register first at the clinic or online through their website. Their teams of physicians and nurses are professional and engaged in providing top-quality care.
Planned Parenthood clinics exist all over the world to further their mission of providing reproductive healthcare to people of all races, sexual orientations, and gender identities in a respectful and confidential manner. The health centers will not turn away a patient for lack of ability to pay. Uninsured patients could possibly qualify for a state sponsored grant in California and may also be eligible for a sliding fee scale.
Planned Parenthood physicians and nurses are experts in their field and board-certified. They are equipped with state of the art equipment and diagnostic tools.
The Los Angeles Health Department runs the Whittier Health Center located in LA County. The Center offers a host of medical services designed to better the quality of life of the residents in its community. In addition to services which charge a fee, residents will have access to free and low-cost public health services such as immunizations, Tuberculosis testing and treatment, and STD testing and treatment.
STD testing and screening is provided only to patients who have made an appointment. Same day appointments can be booked. Patients are asked to eat before arriving at the clinic as no food is allowed on the premises.
These location types are best for: Privacy and convenience
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.
Show only locations where privacy and discretion is taken into importance.
Show only locations where privacy and discretion is taken into importance.
Show only locations where you can easily book your test online.
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Description: Closed daily from 12noon-1pm
Description: Community Based Organization.
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: Walk-in hours for on-site testing: Tues., Wed., and Fri. at 9am-4pm. HIV Self-testing by mail only
Description: Closed daily from 12pm-1pm
Description: 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. 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.-Fri., 8am-3:30pm and Sat., 8am-3pm
Description: Open the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month from 8am-5pm
Description: Closed daily from 12noon-1pm
Description: Closed for lunch Mon-Fri, 12noon-1pm
Description: General Public. Insurance enrollment services.
Description: Hours above are temporary. Please call or visit website for updates
Contraception and HIV testing is available for free. Patients are asked to bring ID.
At the East Los Angeles Women's Center service is provided in both English and Spanish. Translation services for other languages and American Sign Language can also be found for the patient upon request.
STD screening and testing is administered in a safe and confidential process that focuses on the individual needs of the patient. HIV support groups for women and free counseling services for survivors of abuse is also present at the clinic.
1431 S Atlantic Blvd, East Los Angeles, CA 90022, USA
Patients who are uninsured can register for a sliding fee scale at the clinic. Patients are asked to bring registration forms and ID.
The Via Care facility provides free HIV testing to the general public on a walk-in basis that is first come first served. The offices will offer the last STD test one hour before closing time so patients are advised to arrive more than one hour before doors close.
The facility is constantly being updated and the equipment and diagnostics tools being used are state of the art. Doctors and nurses are professional and prize patient confidentiality.
607 S Atlantic Blvd, East Los Angeles, CA 90022, USA
Patients are asked to bring photo identification and insurance details. This clinic offers regular check-ups and follow-up consultations. Uninsured patients have access to a sliding scale cash basis.
Dominguez High School has a health center run by St. John's Well Child and Family Center on its campus. The clinic is not limited to just the student population however, the general public has access to its medical services which include a STD testing and screening team.
The school is located not too far from public transit stops and there is an abundance of parking spots located around the school building.
15301 S San Jose Ave, Compton, CA 90221, USA
Individuals need to register as a patient first before receiving medical services at the facility. A sliding fee scale is offered to patients who are uninsured.
Individuals looking for medical to be provided at Community Medical Alliance will have to register as patients first and foremost. The forms necessary for registration can be found online or filled out in person at the clinic.
The STD testing and screening process is conducted by experts who will help the patient feel at ease. There is an emphasis placed on patient confidentiality and speedy result delivery.
4129 E Gage Ave, Bell, CA 90201, USA
Uninsured patients may qualify for state-sponsored grant. Individuals with low household income will be eligible for a sliding fee scale.
Planned Parenthood Los Angeles has a branch clinic in East Los Angeles that provides the sexual health care services that have made them world renowned. Their doctors and nurses are consummate professionals and work to ensure that the patient has a smooth and confidential testing process.
However, wait times can be rather long as there a lot of walk-in patients on any given day during regular business hours. Test results are usually shared with patients in swift order.
5068 Whittier Blvd, East Los Angeles, CA 90022, USA
HIV testing is provided for free to residents of the county. Patients are asked to bring proof of residence and insurance information.
The Whittier Health Center is a branch of the Los Angeles Health Department and serves the Greater Whittier region's population with a comprehensive list of medical services. STD testing and screening is administered by registered nurse practitioners as well as physicians.
Handicap parking is available in front of the main clinic building and general parking can be found in a spacious lot behind the building.
7643 Painter Ave, Whittier, CA 90602, USA
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