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Lafayette, CA, a city in Contra Costa County, is experiencing a dangerous STD outbreak.
Chlamydia cases are on the rise in the county. In 2013, it reported 4,054 new infections, and in 2017, it increased to 5,735.
Gonorrhea diagnoses are going up with 873 new infections in 2013, rising to 1,765 in 2017.
Primary and secondary syphilis cases are steadily increasing. In 2013, the county reported 77 new diagnoses, and they jumped in 2017 to 132.
Additionally, the county had two congenital diagnoses in 2017.
State and county officials are concerned about the area’s growing STD rates and are pushing all sexually active individuals to get tested regularly to help reduce the number of new infections.
There are several locations in Lafayette and Contra Costa County that offer STD testing. Many also provide treatment and follow-up care.
Planned Parenthood of Northern California offers STI screenings for male and female patients at the Walnut Creek Health Center on Oakland Blvd. The building has off-street parking and is on a local bus route.
Contra Costa Public Health provides testing on Center Ave in Martinez. Off-street parking is available and the site is on a public bus route.
Another option is the Berkeley Free Clinic on the corner of Durant Ave and Dana St. This location has a private parking lot and is accessible by public transportation.
Some clinics might offer free STD testing. Proof of income could be requested. Additionally, appointments may be at inconvenient times and walk-in services might not be an option.
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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Face to Face is a not-for-profit organization that was founded in 1987 to offer comprehensive HIV care services to PLWHA in Sonoma county and environs. It has physicians who are skilled in HIV screening, diagnosis, and treatment. Rapid HIV tests may take about 20 minutes to produce results, and clients may also receive dental and behavioral health-care services.
AIDS Healthcare Foundation is a non-profit organization that offers a continuum of care to PLWHA in about 40 countries globally. Its wellness centers, including one in Oakland, CA, have doctors who are skilled at providing HIV screening and treatment. Clinicians may require mouth swabs to conduct HIV tests which may produce results in about 20 minutes. Other services you may receive include, but not limited to, family planning.
Options Health is a medical clinic that offers a plethora of health-care services to people living in and around Concord, CA. Its physicians are proficient in providing ultrasounds, pregnancy evaluation, after abortion care, and STD screening. Also, patients may get non-medical services such as material assistance and abortion, adoption, and parenting options counseling.
Planned Parenthood - North Stockton Health Center is a medical clinic that offers medical solutions to sexual and reproductive health disorders faced by residents living in and around Stockton, CA. Its medical team is competent in providing abortion care, vaccinations, breast cancer screening, family planning, and vasectomy. Also, doctors may offer STD screening and treatment, and clients may have to wait for roughly 10 to 40 minutes to receive results for rapid HIV tests.
San Joaquin County Public Health Services is a Government-owned and run medical clinic that offers expansive health-care services to people who reside in and around San Joaquin County. Some of the services clients may receive include pediatric care, family planning, TB treatment, and cancer management. Also, patients may receive STD testing and treatment.
STAT MED Urgent Care is a medical clinic that offers access to quality health-care services to residents of Lafayette, CA. It has health-care providers who are skilled in providing vaccinations, treatment of ear infections, management of head injuries, gynecological care, and thyroid screening. Clients may also receive STD testing and diagnostics.
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: 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: services by appointment only. Please call and leave a message to schedule an appointment
Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department. Please call for Mpox vaccine appointments. Vaccines offered at stationary clinics and pop-up vaccine clinics. Call for information
Show only locations where you can easily book your test online.
Show only locations where you can easily book your test online.
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. Typically, only open the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month; call for schedule
Description: Community Based Organization, The Berkeley Free Clinic provides STI testing, pregnancy tests, and other gynecological services for non-cisgender males (women, trans*, and other gender non-conforming persons). Free condoms available. Call or visit website for information on hours for specific services
Description: Community Based Organization. Free condoms available.
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: Safeway Pharmacy.
Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department. Please register as a patient to receive services. For HIV testing a $20 donation is requested but no one is turned away if unable to pay. Closed between 12noon-1pm. The health center is closed on all major holidays
Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department. Sexual Health Clinic: Tuesdays, 5:15pm to 8:15pm
Description: services by appointment only. Please call and leave a message to schedule an appointment
Description: No appointment necessary for a PrEP consultation, simply call 415-314-9987. Closed daily from 11:45am-12:45pm
Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department.
Description: Community Based Organization,
The medical team may offer HIV tests at no charge to anyone who visits Face To Face and requests for such services.
Medical practitioners offer free HIV services with discretion. You may receive medical care by booking an appointment via a phone call. Additionally, HIV positive clients may get housing and transportation assistance services. Moreover, physicians only avail test results to patients in-person.
873 2nd St, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USA
Physicians offer HIV tests free of charge to anyone in possession of a valid photo ID.
Clients may receive HIV screening services in the community mobile vans, so you don’t have to physically visit the health center. Additionally, medical practitioners administer HIV tests with discretion and clarity, and all HIV services are free of charge. To receive comprehensive health-care services, you ought to book an appointment.
238 E 18th St, Oakland, CA 94606, USA
Any woman may receive STD testing at no charge without any form of bias.
The staff offers confidential STD services with precision at no cost, and all clients receive test results in-person. You may schedule an appointment by calling a medical practitioner. Moreover, if you're unable to visit the health center, you may get access to the clinic's health-care services via its mobile van.
5167 Clayton Rd suite h, Concord, CA 94521, USA
Clinicians may offer low-priced STD services to anyone who requests, and for the uninsured, you may clear your medical dues using cash, checks, or credit cards. Additionally, medical practitioners accept some insurances.
Health-care providers may offer STD services to walk-in clients and those who book appointments. Additionally, all STD services are confidential, and you’ll only access medical records if you're authorized. Moreover, you may receive language translation services if you don’t speak English or Spanish.
4555 Precissi Ln, Stockton, CA 95207, USA
Clinicians may offer anyone free or low-priced STD testing, and for the latter option, patients may pay bills using cash.
Courtesy of the Housing Opportunities for People With AIDS program, HIV positive clients may receive housing assistance. Additionally, STD screening services are confidential, and PLWHA may receive inexpensive or free medication catered to by the AIDS Drug Assistance Program. You may reserve your slot to receive health-care services via calling a medical practitioner.
1601 E Hazelton Ave, Stockton, CA 95205, USA
Whether male or female, medical practitioners may offer low-priced STD testing to all persons, and clients may clear medical bills online using checks or credit/debit cards. Additionally, if you're insured, a staff member may accept your health insurance plan.
The medical center is open seven days a week to effectively serve multiple people. Additionally, you may walk into the clinic to receive medical care, but reserving a spot online is preferable, so you may reduce your waiting time. Moreover, clinicians offer precise STD services, all with discretion.
3799 Mt Diablo Blvd #100, Lafayette, CA 94549, USA
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