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Fair Oaks, CA, is in the midst of an STD outbreak. In Sacramento County, where Fair Oaks is located, has seen a surge in new chlamydia diagnoses between 2013 with 8,002 new, annual cases, and 9,803 in 2017. The number of new chlamydia infections in 2017 was higher in women, with 6,391 of the total cases.
Gonorrhea is also rising in the area with 2,225 new diagnoses in 2013 jumping to 3,344 in 2017. The majority of new gonorrhea cases in 2017 was higher among men than women.
Health practitioners in Sacramento County are concerned about the rising STD rates in the area and are reaching out to the communities to increase awareness through education and more STI screening locations. They are also urging people that use casual hook up sites like Tinder to use protection and get tested regularly between partners.
Several locations in and nearby Fair Oaks offer comprehensive STD testing, and most sites include treatment and follow-up care at the same facility.
WellSpace Health operates two places in the area. The San Juan Community Health Center on the corner of Greenback Ln and Matheny Way, just off Route 80 in Citrus.
The second location is at the Rancho Cordova Community Health Center in Sacramento on Old Placerville Rd. The site has off-street parking and is accessible by bus route #75 at the corner of Old Placerville Rd and Schriever Ave.
Some clinics may offer free STD testing. They will require proof of income and might have hidden fees such as the cost of treatment, or follow-up care may not be covered with the screening.
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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Since 1988, Sierra Foothills AIDS Foundation; a community based, non-profit corporation, has been offering extensive health-care services to PLWHA in the Sierra Foothills region. Its clinicians are proficient in offering HIV testing and treatment services. Other services available at the agency include comprehensive case management, outreach services, and group counseling and support.
Sac Valley Pregnancy Clinic is a community clinic operated and run by Sacramento Life Center; a non-profit organization that was founded in 1972. The facility’s mission is to offer free support and medical services to men and women living in Sacramento and nearby areas, and face unplanned or unwanted pregnancies. Pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, and STD testing services are available at the clinic, and doctors use urine samples to conduct STD tests.
North Highlands Health Center is a Planned Parenthood clinic that provides standard health-care services to the people of North Highland, CA, and the nearby communities. The medical practitioners are well-trained to offer STD testing and treatment, pregnancy testing, and abortion services. Clinicians may use finger sticks to administer rapid HIV tests, and results may be available in 10 to 40 minutes.
Sacramento County Health Center is a public health facility that offers comprehensive health care to residents of Sacramento County. The clinic offers services such as pediatrics, gynecology, psychiatry, and chronic disease management. Patients may also seek STD testing and treatment services at the health center.
MinuteClinic is an urgent care facility that provides a broad range of equitable health-care services to the citizens of Fair Oaks, CA. It has clinicians who are experienced in offering treatment for conditions such as skin infections, gout, oral pain, meningitis, and pneumonia. Physicians also provide accurate STD testing and treatment services.
Urgent Care Now is an urgent care clinic that offers a wide spectrum of quality health care to its clients. At its Fair Oaks clinic, the physicians are well-trained in providing services such as vaccines, sports physicals, pregnancy testing, and injury and allergy treatment. They also offer pregnancy and STD testing services.
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: Need to register as a patient. Closed for lunch from 12noon-1pm
Description: Need to register as a patient. Closed 12noon-1pm for lunch
Description: Safeway Pharmacy.
Show only locations where you can easily book your test online.
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Description: Social Service Organization.
Description: Social Service Organization. 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
Description: Must be a Kaiser Permanente patient. Kaiser Permanente provides PrEP services at clinics throughout California. Kaiser Permanente recommends that members speak to their primary care provider in order to locate the most convenient PrEP clinic. Offers navigation services. Above hours for HIV services. Closed daily from 12:30pm-1:30pm
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: Immediate Care hours: Mon.-Sun., 8am-8pm. Walk-ins welcome to immediate care
Description: Need to register as a patient to receive services. Closed 12noon-1pm for lunch
Description: Closed 12noon-1pm for lunch
Description: Social Service Organization.
Description: closed Mon.-Fri., 1pm-1:30pm
Description: One Community Health is a private, nonprofit community health center serving the greater Sacramento area. The team uses a medical home model of care, including preventive care, routine checkups, immunizations and management of acute and chronic illnesses. Walk-ins welcome. Please visit website for more detailed hours of operation per department
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.
Description: Safeway Pharmacy.
The staff does not discriminate against gender, age, color, income, sexual orientation, or religion while discharging free HIV testing services.
Clients may benefit from free and confidential HIV testing and treatment. Moreover, to access STD services, you need to schedule an appointment. Also, the AIDS Drug Assistance Program helps HIV positive clients to receive medication for free or at a low-cost. Also, homeless HIV positive clients may receive housing assistance funded by the HOPWA program.
12183 Locksley Ln # 208, Auburn, CA 95602, USA
Physicians administer free STD testing services to both men and women of all races, religions, political affiliations, or ages.
Clients may receive free and confidential STD services. Additionally, you may book an appointment online or via making a call to receive STD services. Moreover, the staff may assist clients in enrolling for California’s financial assistance programs.
2316 Bell Executive Ln, Sacramento, CA 95825, USA
STD testing services are available for uninsured and insured clients. Additionally, clinicians accept some insurances and offer a sliding fee scale to uninsured individuals.
The staff offers services in English, Spanish, Tagalog, and Punjab languages, and they may provide translation services to clients who don’t speak the named languages. Additionally, you may access STD services through booking an appointment or on a walk-in basis. The staff strictly adheres to offering confidential STD testing and treatment services and prioritizes the personal health-care needs of every client.
5700 Watt Ave, North Highlands, CA 95660, USA
The clinic’s physicians offer STD testing to all patients regardless of their color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, or sex. You may also receive low-cost services based on your income. Additionally, the medical team accepts some insurance covers.
The Healthy Partners Program provides health care to low income and undocumented adults. Additionally, clinicians offer STD services on an appointment basis. Moreover, all STD services are confidential, and the health center has a strict confidentiality policy in availing medical results, so you may have to receive your STD results in person.
4600 Broadway, Sacramento, CA 95820, USA
STD testing is available to patients aged 18 years and above. Additionally, the staff accepts insurance covers and self-pay options such as cash, credit cards, and checks.
Clients may walk-in or book appointments depending on the kind of STD services they need. Also, the facility opens every day, including holidays, hence you may seek services on a day that is convenient for you. Moreover, clinicians are trained to uphold work ethics while offering STD services.
8101 Greenback Ln, Fair Oaks, CA 95628, USA
Insured clients may receive STD testing services since the facility accepts some insurances. Additionally, self-pay clients may settle their medical bills using cash, checks, or credit cards.
The urgent care clinic is open seven days a week and clinicians may cater to your health-care needs quickly to minimize wait times. Also, physicians provide confidential STD services. Additionally, you don’t need to book an appointment since services are available on a walk-in basis.
12417 Fair Oaks Blvd #600, Fair Oaks, CA 95628, USA
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