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Murrieta is located in Riverside County—just north of Temecula. That puts it in the center of the Los Angeles-San Diego mega-region of nearly 23 million people. Placing them right in the midst of some of the highest rates of sexually transmitted diseases in California.Â
The Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario Metropolitan area has been experiencing a steady rise of about 250 new cases for HIV per year since 2010.
They’re also reporting more cases of syphilis, chlamydia, and gonorrhea than ever before. These increases may be, in part, due to Murrieta sharing STD reporting rates with the incredibly popular arts and music festival site: Coachella Valley.Â
The community of Riverside County has formed a collaborative as part of Riverside University Health System-Public Health’s “Spotlight on Syphilis” (S.O.S.) campaign. They regularly hold meetings to strategize ways to stop the concerning upsurge of syphilis rates in Murrieta and beyond. The current rate is at around 12 cases per 100,000 people in Riverside County. Which is a lower number than looking at Coachella Valley’s rates alone (32 cases for every 100,000 people).
Medical professionals urge frequent and regular testing and open dialogue between all partners to fight back the trend. In Murrieta, there is Quest Diagnostics and Trinity Women’s Health. Both north of the 215/15 interchange, And many more near you. Public clinics sometimes offer free STD testing to those who qualify. You may need to bring proof of income to be eligible for low or no-cost services.Â
To find the best services and location for you, use our search tools below to compare location features across Murrieta clinics with our easy-to-read chart.Â
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 North County LGBTQ Resource Center services the lesbian, gay, transgender, bisexual, and questioning community with services and programs that help each individual live their best life possible. This resource center serves the communities of Encinitas, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Vista, San Marcos, Escondido, Rancho Bernardo, Fallbrook, Camp Pendleton, and other areas. The North County Resource Center become a safe place for the LGBTQ community in November 2011.
The Temecula Healthcare Center is a part of Neighborhood Healthcare. Neighborhood Healthcare was founded in 1969 and was incorporated into the community in 1971. They’re a private, non-profit community health organization. On a yearly basis, Neighborhood Healthcare provides medical, dental, and behavioral health visits to 67,000 people.
Like a lot of other community health centers, Neighborhood Healthcare started off as just as a volunteer-run clinic. Now, that they have a positive reputation with the community they have expanded their services and reach by building more health centers throughout San Diego and Riverside counties.
The Riverside-San Bernardino Indian Health Organization has been serving Native American residents of Riverside and San Bernardino since 1968. This organization’s locations offer behavioral health, dental services, diabetes support, eye care, general medicine, Native American resources, nutrition classes, outreach services, and pediatric services. This health organization has five health clinics.
The Hemet Health Clinic is owned and operated by Clinicas de Salud del Pueblo which is a private, non-profit organization. This organization has been providing healthcare to various communities around the area since 1970. In 1070, they become the first federally funded migrant health center in the United States. Currently, CDSDP has grown so much that they now operate 10 health clinics, four dental clinics, three WIC centers, and six WIC voucher distribution sites.
The Hemet center offers both medical and dental services. Medical services provided at this location include immunizations, well and sick exams, family planning, pediatrics, and much more.
The Riverside County Family Care Centers provides primary and specialty care services across their 12 health centers. Besides offering STI testing, this facility offers cancer screening, family planning and exams, women’s health exams, pregnancy testing and care, and much more. At the Lake Elsinore Family Care Center they have five providers, a nurse coordinator, and a physician in charge. Their mission is to provide high-quality services to all local residents regardless of their ability to pay.
The Health and Human Services Agency is one part of the San Diego County Government. Their public health services aim to protect the individual health of every resident in San Diego County. They have been providing their public health services for more than 165 years. Some of the public health services this department provides include children’s services, epidemiology and immunization services, STD testing and support, tuberculosis control and refugee health, and much more.
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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: Closed daily from 11:15am-12:15pm
Description: Community Based Organization.
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Description: Closed every day from 11:45am-12:45pm 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: Closed every day from 12noon-1pm for lunch
Description: Social Service Organization.
Description: Closed from 12noon-1pm
Description: Call to find out about for free HIV testing. During COVID-19 emergency patients are currently being seen by telephone visit ONLY at this site. Please call or text (844) 308-5003 to make an appointment. Call or visit website for updates.
Description: Community Based Organization.
Description: Clinic offers confidential, quick and low or no-cost HIV testing. If you do test positive, it offers a wide-range of medical and support services. This site currently has temporary hours due to COVID-19 emergency. Call or visit website for updates.
Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department. Payment is by cash, check, debit or credit card. $40.00 fee covers testing, treatment, vaccinations, lab work, in-stock medications and any follow-up visit within 30 days of exam. The fee may be waived if you are unable to pay. The clinics do not accept insurance. Please call (760) 967-4401 for an appointment
The individual seeking their sexually transmitted disease testing services must be a member of the LGBTQ community. There are no other qualifications this center has in place.
The North County LGBTQ Resource Center has a strong set of volunteers and supporters that make sure their annual events like their AIDS walk, Dining out for Life, Pride by the Beach, Annual Fundraising Gala, and many more happen each year. The services that this resource center provides besides HIV related services include social and support groups, twelve-step programs, civil rights advocacy, and much more. The North County Resource Center is a safe and informative place for all your HIV and LGBTQ questions.
3220 Mission Ave #2, Oceanside, CA 92058, USA
The Temecula Healthcare Center has no qualifications in order for people to be tested for sexually transmitted diseases besides to provide proof of California residency.
The Temecula Healthcare Center doesn’t have any requirements in place for the ages of patients they see and treat. All patients of any age are welcome. This healthcare facility provides services like primary & preventive health care, pediatrics, behavioral health, women’s health, prenatal services, family planning, and chiropractic services. This attentive facility has Spanish-speaking staff to be able to further assist patients who may need it.
This facility offers two unique programs an Every Woman Counts program and a Teen Wellness program. The Every Woman Counts program helps prevent breast cancer by providing education, exams, and much more to women in surrounding neighborhoods. The Teen Wellness program is designed to provide health-related education and support to those between the ages of 12 and 20.
41840 Enterprise Cir N, Temecula, CA 92590, USA
The services available at this community-based organization is only available to Native Americans or those who are married to a Native American. Please proof for your first visit.
The Riverside San-Bernardino County Indian Health Organization provides quality services by passionate and educated physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals. Those visiting the Soboda Indian Health Clinic location will also be able to find the Hepatitis A and B vaccine. Patients visiting the Soboba location shouldn’t have to wait too long, usually no more than 10 minutes to be seen. Patients with disabilities or those with small children will have extra convenience as their medical, dental, optical, imaging, lab, and pharmacy are all located in the same building.
607 Donna Way, San Jacinto, CA 92583, USA
The Hemet Medical and Dental Center has no pre-requirements in place for anyone to be tested for sexually transmitted diseases.
The Hemet Health Clinic strives to provide good customer service so no patient leaves their appointment with questions or concerns. When first-time visitors arrive at the medical and dental center they will notice, the building on the outside is laid out nicely and is updated. It is next to Apple Urgent Care and across the street from DaVita Diamond Valley Dialysis.
1023 E Florida Ave, Hemet, CA 92543, USA
All people interested in undergoing confidential sexually transmitted disease testing must be at least 12 years old. Children under the page of 12 must-have parental consent before participating in the STD testing process.
New visitors of the Lake Elsinore Family Care Center will be glad to know they offer a sliding fee discount program and pharmacy discount program. The outside of the center looks clean and updated to visitors. There will be numerous parking places to choose from in the parking lot. This center isn’t located too far from the Elsinore Care Dental Corporation or the Mission Trail Plaza Shopping Center.
2499 E Lakeshore Dr, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530, USA
The sexually transmitted disease testing services are available to the public. There is no fee for HIV testing but there is a clinic fee (if applicable) this include a risk assessment, physical exam, STD and HIV testing’s, and treatments for $40.00. This fee may be waived if you’re unable to pay. Please bring proof of income to your first visit.
The North Coastal public health location provides a wide range of services for individuals, couples, and families. Upon the first arrival, residents will notice the building is two stories and looks updated. There is an ample amount of disabled and regular parking spaces available to the public. Once inside, patients will be greeted kindly and be asked to fill out any paperwork needed. This public health clinic isn’t located too far from Felix’s BBQ with Soul restaurant also on Ocean Ranch Blvd.
3609 Ocean Ranch Blvd #104, Oceanside, CA 92056, USA
The statistics on STD rates is based upon the number of people who have actually received STD testing. If more people in the at risk groups would get tested, it is believed that the rates would skyrocket. High numbers of people living in poverty is one reason why the test rates are not as high as they should be. A lack of information and financial resources prevents many from getting the testing and treatment that is needed. Many people are not fully aware of their risk, nor of the symptoms that indicate an STD. For those who may suspect an infection, not all have the money to seek quality health care.
Getting accurate information about STD signs, symptoms, resources and safe sex practices is the solution to the problem. There are free testing centers available, but not everyone knows about them. Special programs exist to offer testing and treatment services and free or reduced rates which are income sensitive.
Community based campaigns help to distribute information in the form of literature and public service announcements, and while they are reaching some of the population, there are still those that are unaware. Public schools have infused sex health ed into the curriculum, which may help to alleviate the problem of the spread of STDs in the generations to come. As it stands now, students who go through the public school system will be able to recognize the signs of an STD. In addition, they have a better understanding of the importance of safe sex practices and they will know where to go for a Herpes test or for HIV testing. Mandatory STD screening as a part of prenatal programs is also helping to diagnose pregnant women so measures can be taken to prevent these diseases from being passed on to newborn babies. There is a lot of good work being done to help curb the spread of STDs in the city. More needs to be done to help identify those who are infected, but unaware, and further inflaming the situation.
Everyone can do their part to help slow the STD rates in this beautiful city. If you have had unsafe sex with a partner whose health is questionable, or with multiple partners, then you are definitely at risk for having an STD. If you notice any abnormal symptoms, your risk is greater. Even if you aren’t showing any symptoms, you could still be infected. It is in your best interest to find out for sure, and the only way to do this is to get tested. Ordering testing is fast and it is easy to do. Once you’ve placed the order, simply take a few moments of your time to visit a testing lab so they can finish the process. It doesn’t take long. In most cases, fifteen or twenty minutes is the max and it may not even take that long. You’ll be treated with respect and professionalism and your privacy will be strictly guarded.
You owe it to yourself and to your community to do your part to help stamp out the problem of rampant STD rates. When a friend or loved one comes to you with a concern about their sexual health, share the information that you have gained and let them know how easy, safe and confidential STD testing really is.
Reference:
http://www.cdc.gov/std/stats14/tables/2.htm
http://www.cdc.gov/std/stats14/
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