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According to the California Department of Public Health, Gonorrhea cases more than doubled from 2012 to 2017 in Alameda County, California. Sadly, Chlamydia and Syphilis cases have also been on the rise in this area. With these growing numbers, it’s extremely important to get tested for STDs if one is involved in sexual activities.
In 2017, there were more than 217 cases of Gonorrhea per 100,000 people in Alameda County. In the same year, 13 people were diagnosed with Syphilis and 556 people were diagnosed with Chlamydia, per 100,000 people. With multiple testing facilities in Alameda County, getting testing is easy.
From private to public testing facilities, there are multiple testing locations close to you. For Oakland residents, Planned Parenthood has two convenient locations in the area. For those located in Hayward, CA or the surrounding area, there are multiple facilities that offer the care you need.
Some clinics might even offer free STD testing, but it’s important to first contact the clinic to discuss their prices and offerings. However, with these free testing services, hours and availability may not be consistent and there may be long wait times.
No matter where you live in Alameda County, there is an STD clinic that can provide dependable testing services. Given the wide variety of STDs out there and their growing rates, getting tested is now more important than ever.
All of the medical experts at these clinics treat each patient with the level of care they deserve. As a reminder, it’s important to call these clinics first to discuss your needs and to see if you qualify for free testing.
Sources
http://www.acphd.org/media/107619/bay-area-std-clinic-032018.pdf
http://www.healthyalamedacounty.org/indicators/index/view?indicatorId=206&localeId=238
http://www.healthyalamedacounty.org/indicators/index/view?indicatorId=425&localeId=238
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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AIDS Project of the East Bay (APEB) was founded by Dr. Robert C. Scott who was an Oakland physician. He wanted to create this project as a program specifically for the Pacific Center for Human Growth in Berkeley, CA. During the AIDS epidemic in the 80s, Dr. Scott went around discussing with people how to reduce their risk of getting HIV by providing safer sex tips to anyone he could, wherever he could. Currently, APEB still provides sexual health education, but now they also offer test and treatment services for HIV and STIs. Through this project will see anyone, this project does focus on people living in Alameda County that have HIV already.
HEPPAC (HIV Education and Prevention Project of Alameda County) was created in 1992as a response effort during the HIV epidemic that impacted those who used drugs in Alameda County. They were helped by a team of community organizers, HIV activists, health care providers, and active substance users to also develop a needle exchange program. HEPPAC continues to help the community by providing access to medical care, substance abuse treatment, and testing for HIV and Hepatitis C.
La Clinica operates the San Lorenzo High School-Based Health Center. This high-school based center has been in operation since 1997. At the San Lorenzo High School-Based Health Center provides medical care. Students can find reproductive health services, sports physicals, prevention and treatment of STIs, health education, and behavioral health services.
The Native American Health Center serves the Native American population in the California Bay area. The Oakland Native American Health Center has been helping people since 1972. At this center, visitors will have access to nutrition and fitness services, WIC services, a community wellness department, medical and dental services, youth services, and behavioral health services.
At LifeLong Medical Care patients of all ages, even those who are underserved can get access to services that help them reach better health and maintain it for the rest of their lives. This includes senior citizens, people with disabilities, parents and their children. LifeLong Medical Care began in 1976 in Berkeley, CA. It started with an idea to help the growing senior population get health care but most other facilities were overlooking this unique population. Currently, LifeLong Medical Care has 16 health centers, three dental centers, two dental vans, an adult day health center, four school-based health centers, a housing program, and much more.
The East Oakland/Coliseum Health Center is operated by Planned Parenthood Mar Monte. The Planned Parenthood Mar Monte (PPMM) is known as the largest affiliate of Planned Parenthood. PPMM provides sexual health and education services to more than 220,000 people on a yearly basis throughout their 30+ health centers located in mid-California and northern California. PPMM has been around since the 1990s and continues to be a large provider to residents in California for all their sexual health needs.
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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.
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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
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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: No appointment necessary for PrEP Consultation, simply call or text 415-314-9987.
Description: Community Based Organization. To access medical services, Roots must be designated as the Primary Care Provider on the patient's insurance prior to the first visit.
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
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Description: AIDS Service Organization.
Description: Call for HIV testing hours
Description: Closed 12:30pm-1pm
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: Services available to youth ages 12-21. Services are free regardless of insurance status. Closed from 12:30pm-1pm
Description: Community Based Organization. Serves people who are at increased risk for HIV, Hepatitis C and other infectious diseases. HIV/HCV Counseling, Testing, Referrals and Linkage services are available by appointment only
Description: Closed from 12:30pm-1pm
Description: Closed Mon.-Fri., from 12:30pm-1:15pm
Description: Need to register as a patient
Description: Social Service Organization.
Description: Community Based Organization.
Description: Youth up to age 21. Closed from 12:30pm-1pm daily
Description: Community Based Organization.
Each year the CDC and Alameda County release statistics showing the current STD trends, and for the last two decades the data has indicated that the number of cases reported annually is rising. This is especially true regarding Chlamydia, Gonorrhea and Syphilis. In 2011 the statistics showed that the rates for these 3 sexually transmitted diseases were above state averages.
Statistics released for 2015 do show a slight improvement, Syphilis rates are now below state averages for women and men. Unfortunately health experts do not expect this trend to last, since the number of new cases reported is rising. This is especially true for men ages 25 to 29.
Women in the 20 to 24 age bracket are at a higher risk for contracting Chlamydia, followed closely by teens. The same trend is also true for the other commonly reported STDs in women. Men are at an increased risk for contracting Gonorrhea, especially those ages 18 to 24. As of 2015 the Gonorrhea rate for men in the county was above state averages.
After dropping significantly in 2008 thanks to aggressive advertising urging residents to get tested the HIV/AIDS rates are rising again in the county. When this is combined with the growing number of new Syphilis incidents reported in the last few years, health officials are worried that this indicates an alarming new trend.
With STD rates rising in the county and bayside city it has never been so important for residents to get tested. Here are a few statistics that highlight the growing problem in the area.
All residents living in Alameda County who are HIV+ and consider themselves as low income are eligible to enroll in client services programs. HIV testing is open to the public. Most test results can be ready either the same day or within 7-10 days depending on the test. You can schedule an appointment or you can drop in on Thursday’s between 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm.
APEB works as a team with their partners and community members to help prevent the spread of HIV by prioritizing those who are considered more vulnerable and high-risk. At APEB, visitors will be able to find a community health clinic, community outreach and testing services, community and workforce education and training, and patient care and case management. This social service organization is located next to Phytologie Wellness.
8400 Enterprise Way, Oakland, CA 94621, USA
Anyone in and around Alameda County is welcome to come to this center for HIV and Hepatitis C testing. There are no qualifications to meet. Community members can gain access to a wide variety of services and resources without a lengthy intake process. All their testing services are free of charge.
The Casa Segura Drop-In Center is a safe and accessible place for people living with HIV and Hepatitis C to get information and services completed. Visitors of this center also have the ability to take showers, do their laundry, get food, minor crisis intervention counseling, and referrals all in the same location. This drop-in center is located next to the Fairfax Lighthouse Community Church.
5323 Foothill Blvd, Oakland, CA 94601, USA
The San Lorenzo High School Health Center offers sexually transmitted disease and HIV testing on-site for those up to 21 years of age. Their services are only available for teenagers and young adults who are attending or have graduated from San Lorenzo schools. Their HIV tests are done orally.
Many students at San Lorenzo High School have visited this health center. This health center offers an informative, friendly, and prompt place for students or graduates to go to discuss their health with medical professionals.
50 E Lewelling Blvd, San Lorenzo, CA 94580, USA
At the NAHC everyone is welcome. There are no tribal/ethnic requirements to receive care at this facility. This location offers HIV and HCV testing services, along with care coordination and prevention services.
The Native American Health Center offers a vast amount of services for American Indians and Alaska Natives around the San Francisco Bay area. At this center, each patient will feel their mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual needs are being met because their services are well rounded. This health center is open to everyone no matter if they can pay or not, or have health insurance or not their team will work together to help each patient receive the care they need.
3124 International Blvd 4th Floor, Oakland, CA 94601, USA
The LifeLong East Oakland center doesn’t have any qualifications for people to meet before they can participate in sexually transmitted disease testing. STD testing is open to the public.
The LifeLong East Oakland Health Center strives to provide services for members of the entire family from babies to seniors. Patients will be able to find patient education and outreach services in addition to their medical services. This health center provides some specialties like podiatry, acupuncture, homeopathy, energy healing, and cranial sacral therapy. Patients seeking sexually transmitted disease testing will be happy to know that this health center offers the Hepatitis B vaccine and the HPV vaccine.
10700 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94605, USA
The East Oakland, Coliseum Health Center doesn’t have any qualifications for visitors to meet before they can be tested for sexually transmitted diseases. The results for most tests are ready the same day. Their rapid HIV test results are ready within 30 minutes.
The East Oakland/Coliseum Health Center is a place where people no matter their life circumstances can find sexual medical services that are either free or low-cost. This facility recommends that you make an appointment to be seen. This facility does accept walk-ins but it's only on a first-come, first-serve basis so visitors may not be able to be seen that day. This health center is located across the street from Alameda County Social Services.
8480 Enterprise Way, Oakland, CA 94621, USA
The “Healthy Youth Act” was signed into law in 2015 and it requires all public school districts in the state to provide sex education classes to students, starting in the 7th grade. The information taught in the program must be age appropriate, medically accurate and be relevant to the challenges students face today.
What the new law basically means for the state’s public schools is that they can no longer choose whether or not they are going to provide information on sex education for their students. If they want to be in compliance, and avoid potential penalties, the sex education program offered must follow the state’s new guidelines.
Abstinence and religious based programs are no longer allowed, and while this does have some conservative groups upset, statistics have shown that these classes are not effective. Areas where the information taught to teens is abstinence based typically have higher STD and teen pregnancy rates. The new law hopes to change these statistics and lower the risk to everyone’s sexual health.
Not only will students learn about the dangers of STDs, and all of the ways they can be spread, but the importance of always using protection will also be discussed if teens are going to be sexually active. The importance of regular Herpes testing in San Leandro will be covered, especially since studies have shown that it is the best way to prevent the disease from spreading through area high schools. The importance of regular HIV testing in San Leandro is another subject that will be discussed, and health officials are hopeful that this will help stop the disease from continuing to spread.
Now that public school districts are required to provide students with comprehensive and medically accurate information in their sex education programs one of the main contributing factors to the city’s high STD rates has finally been resolved. Even though state health officials warn that it will take a while for there to be any significant changes in the number of sexually transmitted diseases reported each year, it is a positive step in the right direction.
The city is still dealing with a shortage of community STI clinics, and this is making it difficult for residents to get tested. Most do or simply cannot spend the entire day waiting in line, and there is always a fear that they could potentially run into someone they know. There are still strong feelings of shame and embarrassment associated with being seen at a STD testing center.
Recent budget cuts to health care are also making it difficult for lower income residents to afford the simple procedure. This is especially true after Medicaid and other insurance carriers decided to stop covering STD testing. Even though positive steps are being taken, there is still a long way to go before STDs are eradicated from the city.
Before you head out to spend a day on the bay it is important to take a few minutes to think about your sexual health. The number of STDs reported each year is rising, and this means that everyone needs to get tested on a regular basis. If you have been putting off this procedure due to long clinic lines, there is a faster and easier way to take care of your sexual health. Now you can schedule confidential STD testing with one simple phone call and only spend a few minutes at a nearby lab. This way you can be responsible for your sexual health, and still have plenty of time left to enjoy your day.
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