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There has been a worrying increase in the number of STD cases in Orange County over the past several years. In 2017, 6,175 residents were found to be living with HIV/AIDS at a prevalence rate of 233 per 100,000 people.
The rate of Chlamydia in the County stood at 438.2 per 100,000 cases where 14,027 people were diagnosed with the disease. Females had the highest number of chlamydia cases with a rate of 555 per 100,000 cases, while males had a rate of 320 per 100,000 cases.
The rates of gonorrhea stood at 111.7, where males had the highest number with a rate of 145 per 100,000 cases. Syphilis rates were 11.5 per 100,000 people. These rates reflect the prevalence of the diseases in major county cities with Placentia playing a significant role.
Orange County’s Healthier Together is committed to ensuring that these numbers reduce through different programs. HIV/AIDS risk reduction interventions and projects safe are some of the programs developed to reduce HIV/AIDS and STD infections in the county.
There are quite a number of STD testing facilities. For instance, STD testing Placentia located on Yorba Linda Blvd Rd is among the many options available.
Planned Parenthood of Orange county Incorporated located in Lincoln Ste also offers great STD testing services. Here, you may even qualify for free STD testing under the state-funded program, however you have to be uninsured to qualify.
Other available testing options include Chest and Critical Care Consultants located in La Palma Avenue Ste.
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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Founded in 1987, APAIT Health Center is a leader in providing HIV/AIDS services in Los Angeles and Orange County by offering extensive, integrated, and patient-centered HIV services. It has enabled the medically underserved communities living with or at risk of HIV/AIDS to access high quality, free, and culturally sensitive services tailored to their specific needs.
Radiant Health Centre, formerly known as the AIDS Services Foundation (ASF), was founded in 1985 to offer health care services to people who were dying as a result of the AIDS outbreak in the 1980s. The non-profit organization has grown to become one of the largest HIV service providers in the region that delivers comprehensive HIV /STD services like free HIV testing and low-cost treatment. The organization also advocates for the LGBTQ community and helps them in overcoming stigma.
Long Beach Health Center - APLA Health was established in 1982 during the outbreak of the AIDS epidemic to educate the community about AIDS and prevent the spread of the disease. The organization was earlier known as the AIDS Project Los Angeles and has grown from serving five patients in 1983 to serving 5,000 patients by the end of 2018. More than 5,000 low-income patients have received critical HIV support services as of 2018.
Over the last 100 years, Planned Parenthood has evolved to become one of the largest sexual and reproductive health care provider not only in the US but also around the globe. The organization has elevated the sexual and well-being of its patients by offering them quality treatment and sexual health education. Planned Parenthood - Anaheim Health Center has modern medical equipment and qualified medical staff who handle patients seeking STD/HIV services with respect.
Orange County Health Care Agency has been offering quality STD/HIV services to persons living with HIV (PLWH) since its establishment. The goal of the health department has been to provide quality sexual health care services that improve the health and wellness of PLWH in Orange County. The facility is equipped with modern lab equipment that provides accurate and proper diagnosis of all STD/HIV infections.
MedPost Urgent Care has been operating for over a decade and has more than 100 locations in the US. It has a medical team with vast experience in providing the public with comprehensive health care services at an affordable cost. The facility provides diagnostics, and STD/HIV health screenings and tests. Patients seeking HIV/STD services are handled within the shortest time possible by the qualified compassionate nurses, doctors, and other urgent care staffs.
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: Social Service Organization. If you are uninsured, you may qualify for a state-funded program or a lower fee scale. Most services available on a walk-in basis, but walk-in hours are subject to change
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Description: Open one Sat. a month, 9am-4pm
Description: Hospital.
Description: Closed for lunch from 12:30pm-1:15pm
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: Social Service Organization. If you are uninsured, you may qualify for a state-funded program or a lower fee scale. Most services are available on a walk-in basis, but walk-in hours subject to change
Description: Need to register as a patient,. Closed for lunch from 12noon-1pm
Description: Saturday hours subject to change
Description: AIDS Service Organization, Community Based Organization. By appointment and walk-in
Description: Limited Saturday appts
Description: Social Service Organization. If you are uninsured, you may qualify for a state-funded program or a lower fee scale. Most services are available on a walk-in basis, but walk-in hours are subject to change
Description: Community Based Organization. Testing is free for everyone. Free condoms available. HIV/STI testing schedule: Tues., 10am-5:30pm and 6pm-8:30pm; Wed., Thurs., 6pm-9pm; Fri., 10am-5:30pm. Appointment recommended, Walk-ins are welcomed
Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department. Free condoms available. PrEP and PEP offered for uninsured patients. Appointments preferred. Walk-ins will be seen based on capacity
All members of the public are welcome for free HIV testing despite their age and income levels. Therefore, you may be eligible according to the current specifications.
APAIT is among the few organizations in Orange County that provide the community with health education programs that help create awareness about HIV/AIDS in the county. This has improved community health literacy on sexual and reproductive matters. Other programs offered by APAIT include HIV/AIDS and peer-to-peer leadership. Furthermore, it also provides free interpretation services for patients who do not understand English, thus reaching most patients infected by HIV/AIDS regardless of their ethnicity.
12900 Garden Grove Blvd #225b, Garden Grove, CA 92843, USA
Radiant Health Care offers free HIV, STI, and Hepatitis C testing to the public regardless of their age and income level.
Clients seeking STD/HIV services in Radiant Health Centers are treated with compassion and dignity. All patients are served without discrimination by the center’s professional medical team. The facility has an on-site laboratory and patients results are delivered in less than 20 minutes for some STDs. Furthermore, patients can access free condoms and lube.
17982 Sky Park Cir J, Irvine, CA 92614, USA
Every member of the public is welcome at the APLA Health Center regardless of their age and ability to pay. HIV/STD services are offered at a fee.
Patients visiting the Long Beach Health Center are able to access additional services offered in the health care facility like counseling, nutrition, medication, housing among others. Furthermore, the clinic offers a program tailored for men who have sex with men (MSM) whose goal is to improve the health and well-being of MSM by empowering them and addressing stigma cases.
1043 Elm Ave #302, Long Beach, CA 90813, USA
All members of the public can access STD/HIV services at an affordable fee regardless of their age and income levels. Uninsured individuals may, however, be eligible for the low-income sliding fee scale or state-funded programs.
Planned Parenthood - Anaheim Health Center serves teens, men, and women in Placentia city by providing them with quality comprehensive healthcare services. The facility staff are friendly and courteous and take time to educate patients on sensitive sexual health topics. Furthermore, the facility has a relaxing waiting room and is located in a modern and clean building.
303 W Lincoln Ave #105, Anaheim, CA 92805, USA
Free HIV/STD /Hepatitis B and C testing services are available to anyone regardless of their age and income levels.
Patients visiting Orange County Health care agency are able to access free condoms, PrEP and PEP if they are uninsured. Most services are, however, offered free of charge. Furthermore, clients are able to see their STD results online at their own convenience. On the contrary, HIV test results are not available online. Test results are delivered within 7 to 45 days, depending on the type of test.
725 W 17th St, Santa Ana, CA 92706, USA
All patients are qualified to receive HIV/STD services regardless of their age or income levels.
The urgent care services offered in MedPost are tailored to fit into the busy schedule of Placentia residents because it operates in the evenings and during weekends. Additionally, the clinic has invested in modern technology for reducing unnecessary paperwork, enabling patients to check in and out of the facility in the shortest time possible.
858 N Rose Dr, Placentia, CA 92870, USA
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