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Canyon Lake, CA, is a gated community in the Inland Empire and Riverside County fighting an STD crisis.
Riverside County is ranked #25 in California for gonorrhea cases. In 2015, it reported 2,165 new infections. By 2019, it had nearly 4,000 new diagnoses with 3,970.
The area's also #25 for chlamydia infections. In 2015, it had 9,800, and four years later, in 2019, it recorded 12,296.
Riverside County is #26 in the state for primary and secondary syphilis cases, with 211 in 2015 and nearly double, 405, in 2019.
Early non-primary non-secondary syphilis is another concern. The county ranked at #12 in the state, with 202 in 2015 and 391 in 2019.
Public health officials in Riverside County are asking all citizens to seek regular STD testing and treatment to prevent the spread of these diseases.
Many locations are available for STD testing near Canyon Lake, CA, and Riverside County. Many sites provide comprehensive STI screenings, treatment, and follow-up appointments.
One option is the Riverside County Family Care Centers at the Lake Elsinore Family Care Center on E. Lakeshore Dr.
Services are also available at the Neighborhood Healthcare Menifee Office on Cherry Hills Blvd.
Another choice is the Vista Community Clinic Lake Elsinore Clinic on Fraser Dr.
Many facilities offer free STD testing. Before making an appointment, contact the center and find out if they require proof of income. Also, ask how long the results take. It may be longer at a site with limited resources.
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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Vista Community Care (VCC) aims to redefine the community clinic health model by addressing the barriers that impede people from accessing quality medical care. Medical providers at this clinic offer HIV testing and care, cancer screenings, reproductive health, internal medicine, dental, prenatal care, and behavioral health.
Founded in 2007, the Totalcare walk-in clinic provides state-of-the-art and convenient healthcare services to the people of Corona, CA, and the surrounding communities. The clinic offers multi-specialty practice in acute conditions, family planning, primary care, pain and injury, and wellness. Confidential STD testing is also available. The average wait time at the facility is 20 minutes.
Since 1969, FPA Women’s Health has provided standard medical care to women of all ages. The facility offers extensive services from family planning, abortion, pregnancy testing, and well-woman exams to weight loss. Additionally, the medics on-site provide HIV/STD testing services. Rapid HIV results are available within 15 minutes.
Temecula 24 Urgent Care offers comprehensive care for acute, non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries. Services include flu shots, TB screening, X-rays, orthopedics, minor surgeries, occupational health, and on-site STD testing. On average, the wait time for walk-ins at this clinic takes 30 minutes.
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.
Description: Closed every day from 11:45am-12:45pm for lunch
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Description: Closed daily from 11:15am-12:15pm
Description: Need to enroll as a patient. Free condom distribution: Do not need to get medical services to receive free condoms. Condoms located in the lobby in a basket. During COVID-19 emergency providing care over the phone and through telehealth. Call or visit website for updates. Closed Mon., 12:30pm-1:30pm and Tues.-Fri., 12noon-1pm for lunch
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: 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.
Description: Closed every day from 12noon-1pm for lunch
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.
Description: Social Service Organization.
Description: EIP: Mon.-Fri., 7:30am-5pm
Description: Closed from 12noon-1pm
Description: Need to enroll as a patient. Free condom distribution: Do not need to get medical services to receive free condoms. Condoms located in the lobby in a basket. During COVID-19 emergency providing care over the phone and through telehealth. Call or visit website for updates.
Patients should schedule appointments to access the services. During the visits, clients must bring their photo ID, insurance cards, and immunization records. Most insurance plans are accepted, and uninsured patients receive health services on a sliding fee scale based on household size and income.
Eligible HIV-positive patients can access HIV care through the Ryan White and AIDS drug assistance programs.
VCC offers immunization programs, on-site-pharmacy services, and medication-assisted treatment for individuals who use drugs. The facility has programs that assist new parents with diapers and provide food to families in need. Clients can conveniently manage their appointments and view test results via the patient portal.
30195 Fraser Dr, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530, USA
Services are available on a walk-in basis and same-day appointments. Individuals of all ages can access healthcare without an ID. Most health insurance plans are accepted. New clients can fill out the paper or digital registration forms available on the website.
To ensure all patients receive efficient medical care, the clinic has a trilingual staff. First-time and existing clients can access healthcare from a place of their choice through the telehealth platform. Additionally, the clinic offers services in sports physicals, surgical clearance, drug tests, and IV therapy.
1973 Foothill Pkwy #104corona, Corona, CA 92881, USA
Clients can access services by scheduling appointments. The clinic partners with most insurance plans. Uninsured California residents may qualify for free services through the State-funded financial assistance program.
The clinic offers a 24-hour triage phone line for patients to conveniently speak to the providers. Telehealth appointments allow clients remote access to healthcare without the need for travel. Gynecology services such as vaginal infection treatment, endometrial biopsy, and cancer screening are also available.
29645 Rancho California Rd #237, Temecula, CA 92591, USA
Major insurance plans, except Medi-Cal, are accepted when billing medical costs on location. Patients should download, print out, and bring a completed registration form available on the website to reduce the waiting time. Services are available on a walk-in basis.
Patients can find educational clips and articles on various health topics such as preventing illness and infections on the clinic’s website. Temecula 24 Urgent Care outreach team strives to bring a positive change in the community through sponsorship of charitable causes and volunteering activities. Online bill pay is available.
41715 Winchester Rd #101, Temecula, CA 92590, USA
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