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Emeryville, CA, is a coastal community in Northwest Alameda County between Berkeley and Oakland experiencing an STD outbreak.
The Berkeley area of Alameda County ranked #7 in California for chlamydia cases, with 688 in 2015 and 885 in 2019.
Also, from 2015 to 2019, the Northwest corner of the county ranked #4 for new gonorrhea infections, with 254 in 2015 and 372 in 2019.
Primary and secondary syphilis is another concern in the Berkeley Area of Alameda County. Between 2015 and 2019, it ranked #14 statewide with 14 new diagnoses in 2015 and 27 in 2019.
Public health officers in Alameda County are working to lower the STD rates in Emeryville, CA, and the surrounding communities by asking individuals to go for regular STD testing and follow-up with treatment.
Several options are available in Emeryville, CA, and Alameda County for comprehensive STD testing, treatment, follow-up care, and preventive services.
One option is Lifelong Medical Care at the Ashby Health Center on Adeline St. in Berkeley and another center on Addison St.
Also, Asian Health Services on 8th St. in Oakland offers to test for STDs.
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Adolescent Medicine and Teah Health on Telegraph Ave in Oakland is another site.
Sutter Health Alta Bates Summit Medical Center on Summit St. in Oakland is an STI screening clinic.
Some locations offer free STD testing. These sites may limit tests rather than provide a comprehensive screening process. Before taking an appointment at a no-cost clinic, find out what STD tests it covers. Also, check if proof of income is necessary to proceed.
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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Strut strives to remove barriers to healthcare among the communities in Emeryville, CA, and its environs. It works with agencies to deliver integrated sexual health and substance use treatment services. If doctors use the rapid HIV or Hepatitis C test kit, they may offer you results within 20 minutes. Test results for other STDs may be ready within a week.
The initial focus of CAL-PEP, founded in 1984, was to provide prevention and education to commercial sex workers and partners of transgender people. However, from 1990, it changed its programs to be evidence-based to meet the growing needs of the HIV-positive populations. Medics at the facility provide HIV/Hepatitis C testing in a way that respects the language and culture of the local communities.
RealOptions Obria Medical Clinics of Oakland delivers comprehensive, quality healthcare, education, and pregnancy services to men, women, and teens. Patients visiting the clinic obtain private consultations sensitive to their concerns and needs. Medics assess your sexual health history before recommending suitable HIV/STD exams.
Over the past 100 years, San Francisco City Clinic has worked tirelessly to ensure all patients receive exceptional medical services without discrimination. The experienced health providers on-site offer HIV/STD-related solutions to interested persons. Rapid HIV preliminary findings are obtainable within 20 minutes, while confirmatory test results may take five to 10 days.
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.
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Description: Community Based Organization. Please call for information on HIV testing
Description: Hospital. It serves any youth ages 12 to 24 yrs
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Description: A focus of the OASIS Clinic is attending to the healthcare and psychosocial needs of persons infected with hepatitis C (HCV), and residing in the greater East Bay community.
Description: AIDS Service Organization.
Description: Community Based Organization. Call for HIV testing hours
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: No appointment necessary for a PrEP consultation, simply call 415-314-9987. Closed daily from 11:45am-12:45pm
Description: All welcome. Need to register. A patient with private insurance should bring a current insurance carrier identification card. Call for HIV testing hours
Description: Everyone is welcome. Staff is fluent in English and twelve Asian languages: Cantonese, Vietnamese, Mandarin, Karen, Karenni, Korean, Khmer (Cambodian), Mien, Mongolian, Tagalog, Lao and Burmese. Teen Clinic: 1st and 3rd Tuesday 4pm-6pm; 2nd and 4th Tuesday 5pm-7pm
Description: Testing available from 9:30am-5:30pm. Walk-ins are welcome, but calling ahead of time is recommended
Everyone is eligible for the clinical services, including the LGBTQ persons and immigrants. HIV/STD testing and treatment at the clinic are available for free. You don't need insurance or legal identification documents to access these services. After arriving at the clinic, you will complete your registration paperwork and survey questions before seeing a medic.
The health center distributes free condoms and lube to businesses and individuals. It provides free Hepatitis vaccines to prevent patients from contracting the infection. Health navigation services for PLWHA include mental health referrals, support groups, and assistance with enrollment in the AIDS drug assistance program.
470 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114, USA
Patients from all walks of life are welcome for HIV/Hepatitis C testing. The clinic provides its services at no cost. Before visiting, you should consult with the medical staff about the most convenient time to obtain care.
To reach out to the high-risk populations, the health center offers confidential HIV/STD evaluations at the mobile health clinics in their designated locations. The health facility participates in health fairs and community forums to deliver prevention educational programs. It also provides peer support groups for PLWHA.
2811 Adeline St, Oakland, CA 94608, USA
Insurance payment is allowed, and uninsured California residents who meet specific income guidelines can receive medical services through the state-funded financial aid program. Walk-ins and appointments are welcome.
Clients who can't attend the clinic during regular working hours can request Saturday appointments. After downloading the Obria Direct application on your phone, you can consult virtually with the clinicians about pregnancy, STDs, or reproductive healthcare. The support services offered to pregnant women at the clinic include after-abortion and adoption consultations.
400 30th St #401oakland, Oakland, CA 94609, USA
Anyone aged 12 or older can access medical care at the facility. No parental consent is needed for minors. Even though appointments are preferred, walk-ins are also accepted if there are available slots.
The clinic creates opportunities for people living with HIV to participate in research studies. Although hormonal therapy or gender-affirming services aren't available on-site, interested transgender clients are linked to the appropriate resources. If you're infected with HIV or Syphilis, your partner will obtain confidential partner notification services. Free condoms are accessible at the clinic.
356 7th St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
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