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La Canada Flintridge, CA, a city in Los Angeles County, is experiencing an STD outbreak.
Chlamydia is making a surge with 50,957 cases in 2013, and 64,326. The city is closer to Pasadena, which had 350 new infections in 2013, and 649 in 2017.
Another STI that's increasing is gonorrhea, which went from 13,062 in 2013 in the county, and 26,108 new infections in 2017. The Pasadena area had 48 cases in 2013 and 222 in 2017.
Syphilis is on the rise, with the county reporting 1,109 primary and secondary diagnoses in 2013, and in 2017, it had 1,998. During the same period, Pasadena had 81 new infections in 2013 and 149 in 2017.
County health officials are trying to reduce the number of new STD infections by urging all sexually active individuals to seek regular screenings.
There are dozens of locations in La Canada Flintridge that offer STD testing, and many of these facilities include on-site treatment, counseling, and follow-up care.
ChapCare provides STI services at Fair Oaks on N Fair Oaks Ave in Pasadena.
Another option is the Comprehensive Community Health Center on S Chevy Chase Dr.
The Modern Concept Medical Group also offers screenings at the intersection of Bellefontaine St and Fairmont Ave S. The facility is also nearby a pharmacy.
All sites are accessible by public transportation.
Some clinics may offer free STD testing. These locations might ask for proof of income, and it could be challenging to get a quick appointment. Additionally, not all free centers offer comprehensive screenings.
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 Wall Las Memorias Project is a community health organization that has served LGBTQ, Latino, and underserved communities in the greater Los Angeles area for over 28 years. The clinic is committed to eliminating stigma and providing access to specialized medical care to stop HIV/AIDS and promote the health of community members. Its health specialists offer HIV screening and counseling services.
AHF Wellness Center - Western is committed to stopping the spread of HIV and STDs by increasing access to reproductive health amongst communities in La Canada Flintridge, CA. Its certified nurses use clients' urine samples or throat swabs to test for Gonorrhea and Chlamydia. Blood testing is available for HIV and Syphilis. Testing time lasts for about 30 minutes, and the results are accessible within three to seven days.
For over 44 years, Smart Health LA at Valley Community Healthcare has provided comprehensive sexual health services to LGBTQ individuals and other community groups in San Fernando Valley and its environs. The clinic administers HIV/STI tests and creates the necessary treatment plans for all patients. Other services include behavioral and mental health care.
Pasadena Public Health Department has protected and improved the well-being of county residents since 1982. It offers HIV/Hepatitis C testing solutions through the social and mental division program. The HIV testing process is quick and involves the use of fingerstick blood. Patients can access results within 20 minutes. Additional services include mental health care for the LGBTQ community, homeless, and at-risk youths.
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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Show only locations where privacy and discretion is taken into importance.
Description: 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. Also open the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month from 8am-1pm
Show only locations where you can easily book your test online.
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Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department. TB Clinic: hours vary; call for schedule. Due to COVID-19 activities, DPH Services at public health centers may be closed, please call ahead to confirm
Description: Closed between 12noon-1pm
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.
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: Vons Pharmacy.
Description: Pavilions Pharmacy.
Description: Social Service Organization.
Description: Vons Pharmacy.
Description: Closed from 12noon-1pm
Description: Closed for lunch from 12:30pm-1:30pm
Description: Pavilions Pharmacy.
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.-Fri., 8am-3:30pm and Sat., 8am-3pm
The clinic offers zero-cost HIV services to Latino, LGBTQ, hard-to-reach groups, low-income, and medically underserved communities.
The Wall Las Memorias Project provides substance abuse prevention education through its Re-Act Now program. It has community groups where the LGBTQ+ community can talk about issues regarding their health. The clinic also offers free at-home HIV-testing kits.
5619 Monte Vista St, Los Angeles, CA 90042, USA
HIV/STD testing is free. You do not need to use any form of payment or carry a health insurance card. Before you visit the clinic, call the staff to confirm opening hours and wait time.
At AHF Wellness Center - Western, the screening process is fast and confidential. Its team provides HIV/STD information, safer sex education, and free condoms to community residents. No appointment is required while seeking HIV/STD diagnosis and treatment at the location
1811 N Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027, USA
You’ll not fail to receive HIV/STI services if you cannot pay. The clinic delivers free and low-cost STD services to uninsured and low-income women, men, and children in the community.
Smart Health LA at Valley Community Healthcare provides compassionate care to everyone with respect and dignity. It organizes community support groups for HIV/STI education to positively diagnosed individuals and at-risk groups.
6801 Coldwater Canyon Ave, North Hollywood, CA 91605, USA
Eligible patients receive HIV services through a state-funded program. You must be 18 years and above and have a household income below 500 percent of the Federal Poverty Level. Before you visit, contact the staff to verify testing hours.
Pasadena Public Health Department delivers free and confidential HIV and Hepatitis C testing. It also conducts mobile HIV testing and outreach activities throughout the community. Also, it provides addiction recovery services to individuals with drug abuse issues.
1845 N Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103, USA
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