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State records show that Los Angeles County had the third highest gonorrhea rates in the state in 2017. Records show that the county has more than 26,100 reported cases of gonorrhea in 2017, which represents a significant increase from 2016 records of over 22,350 cases.
While the city of Los Angeles accounts for many of these reported cases, smaller communities, such as Rancho Palos Verdes, CA are not immune to the rise in STDs like gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis.
State health records also show a significant jump in the number of chlamydia cases from 2016 to 2017, as these numbers rose from 59,170 reported cases in 2016 to 64,326 reported cases in 2017. Syphilis rates also climbed from 6,236 reported cases (all stages) in 2016 to 7,547 cases in 2017.
Los Angeles County health records show that the HIV rate in 2016 for Rancho Palos Verdes, CA was 52.2 reported cases per 100,000 residents.
There are limited resources in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA for STD testing, but several clinics like FPA Women’s Health in nearby Torrance may offer STD or HIV testing. In addition, there are numerous private doctor offices that might provide HIV or STD testing. Many of these facilities are located on South Weston Avenue, Deep Valley Drive, and Palos Verdes Drive.
You can also take a quick 15-minute drive into Long Beach, where you will find additional medical centers that may provide HIV and STD testing, such as Long Beach Health Center, National Medical Testing Center, Planned Parenthood – Long Beach Health Center, The Center Long Beach, and CARE Program.
Some medical clinics may advertise free STD testing. While testing may be free, some clinics may not have a doctor on staff, and they may not offer after test treatment. In addition, not all STD test may be included in the free services.
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
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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 BANJ Woman and Family Health Clinic is a local organization that was created to service the underserved and uninsured community members of the Compton area of Los Angeles. The center offers a variety of specialized programs and services overseen by experts such as family planning, medication adherence education and counseling, and primary care.
The center is staffed with a full team of physicians, nursing staff, and administrative staff. There is a variety of languages that the clinic can operate in due to the culturally respectful nature of their operation. English, French, Haitian Creole, and Spanish are languages that are options at the clinic.
The Harbor Community Clinic has been operating for more than 40 years in the San Pedro, South Bay, and areas surrounding Los Angeles. The clinic focuses on helping residents with low incomes and no insurance with low cost and no cost health services.
Their mission statement guides them to treat patients of every age and income level with the same top quality health care options available. They find themselves offering programs and treatment in areas such as: immunizations, health screenings, and school and sports physicals.
Practitioners at the clinic can provide service in both English and Spanish.
The LGBTQ Center of Long Beach was created in 1977 as a group of people gathering together in living rooms to discuss issues central to the LGBTQ community. Today they take residence in a facility on Central Long Beach which serves 25,000 patients every year with social, medical, and youth services. In addition to free HIV and STD testing, the center offers programs involving legal assistance, employment referrals as well as being a hub for cultural and social activities like QFilm Festival.
The Center is staffed by a team of dedicated volunteers as well as board-certified physicians and nurses.
Planned Parenthood is an organization that is known around the world for championing education and programs concerning sexual health as a basic right for humans everywhere. Underserved communities and patients who are barred from adequate reproductive health care can find medical attention at Planned Parenthood clinics. They offer high quality care to people of all backgrounds, sexualities, and races regardless of their financial status.
Planend Parenthood has been operating for more than 50 years helping more than 200,000 patients every year at their multiple centers spread throughout Los Angeles. Most of the patients who visit Planned Parenthood live at or below the federal poverty level.
The Wilmington Health Center is part of a group of clinics along the coast that is run by the Department of Health Services Ambulatory Care Network. The Center offers a comprehensive, patient-centered model of health care that focuses on providing primary care for individuals of all ages and pairing patients with a health care professional who remains to support their health and wellness needs throughout the process.
Doctors and nurse practitioners employed by the County government are board-certified and equipped with state of the art medical tools and diagnostic equipment.
Torrance Urgent Care is an organization that runs multiple urgent care clinics around the Torrance area. The clinics are based around medical diagnosis and treatment for more pressing medical situations but also offers an assortment of other services such as physical exams and mental health counseling. The doctors who work here are patient professionals who take the time to thoroughly explain the process.
Administrative staff will guide the patient through documents that need to be filled and details on the insurance and bill.
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.
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Description: Closed from 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Show only locations where you can easily book your test online.
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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.
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Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department.
Description: Pharmaceutical Company.
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: 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
Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department.
Description: Community Based Organization. Tarzana Treatment Centers provides integrated health care services for HIV positive individuals. Services include primary care, mental health and substance abuse treatment, housing, transportation, and more.
HIV testing is provided for free to the public but other STD tests costs a small fee.
The Woman and Family Health Clinic near Signal Hill is overseen by the BANJ Health Center organization. Most of their primary care services and some STD screens will cost a nominal fee.
Testing is conducted in a professional and safe environment where the doctors make every effort to preserve patient privacy.
1075 Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90806, USA
A sliding fee scale is offered for patients who have lower household income.
The Harbor Community Clinic is a local organization designed to serve the interests of those in the community whose income is insufficient to cover the fees required for treatment or diagnosis of medical issues. They provide a full list of services that can assist patients from their birth all the way through to their senior years.
STD testing and screening services are overseen by licensed physicians and nurse practitioners who place an emphasis on privacy.
593 W 6th St, San Pedro, CA 90731, USA
The center offers free HIV testing and sliding fee scale for mental health counseling services.
The LGBTQ Center of Long Beach provides free HIV testing and STD testing and screening for a small fee to walk-in patients on a first come first served basis.
Due to the limited nature of their grant, they can only see anywhere between 12-20 patients every week. The clinic will offer an alternative testing facility or multiple other options to ensure that the patient has road forward.
2017 E 4th St, Long Beach, CA 90814, USA
Uninsured patients may be eligible for a state-funded program or a sliding fee scale.
The Planned Parenthood branch clinic at the South Bay Health Center is a comprehensive sexual health center that offers a litany of programs designed to educate the community on important reproductive health matters and prevent the outbreak and transfer of sexually transmitted diseases.
Testing is offered to walk-in patients on a daily basis so the facility can become rather backed up during peak hours.
14623 Hawthorne Blvd #300, Lawndale, CA 90260, USA
Patients are asked to bring photo identification and insurance details. Regular check-ups and follow-ups are available upon request.
Visiting the Wilmington Health Center for medical attention is to put one's trust in a County Health Department clinic. The health department works closely with local and federal agencies to provide the most up to date treatment methods and research for educating the community.
One of the other responsibilities of the Health Department is to prevent the outbreak of disease. To achieve this goal, the clinic puts various educational materials on display.
1325 Broad Ave, Wilmington, CA 90744, USA
Patients are asked to bring government ID and insurance information. Medicare is accepted at this location.
The Urgent Care clinic on Sepulveda Boulevard in Torrance is run by Urgent Care Torrance, a network of clinics operated by a local organization dedicated to providing high-quality medical care to the communities they are based in.
The center offers STD testing and screening services and is one of the few medical facilities in the Los Angeles area that is open on the weekends in addition to the weekdays.
2195 Sepulveda Blvd, Torrance, CA 90501, USA
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