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Seaside, CA, a beautiful coastal city in Monterey County, is experiencing a severe STD outbreak. Between 2012 and 2016, the number of new, annual HIV infections went from 26 to 40. In 2016, the county had 698 people living with HIV.
Chlamydia cases are on the rise with 1,570 new annual infections in 2013 and 2,144 in 2017. The majority of new diagnoses in 2017 were women, with men only accounting for 674 of the 2,144 cases.
Gonorrhea infections are also increasing with 363 total new diagnoses in 2013 jumping to 420 new, annual cases in 2017.
According to health practitioners in Monterrey County, STDs have been rising in the area since 2010 since the state thousands from HIV prevention in 2009. Medical professionals worry that there’s not enough education about the dangers of STDs to get more people to testing locations.
There are dozens of clinics in and nearby Seaside that offer comprehensive STD testing. Some locations also include treatment and follow-up care.
The Monterey County Health Department offers screenings at the Seaside Family Health Center on Fremont Blvd, and Planned Parenthood provides services a few blocks from the county’s center at the Seaside Health Center on Hilby Ave.
Another option is Doctors on Duty on the corner of McClellan Ave Lighthouse Rd. Routes 1, 2, Jazz A, and Jazz B have a bus stop at the intersection of Lighthouse Rd and Hoffman Ave.
Some sites may offer free STD testing and HIV screenings. These places will require proof of income, and they might have hidden costs such as treatment and follow-up care that’s not free.
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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Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula’s mission started in 1934 when it began to discharge its services. It offers quality medical care and has an immunology department that works to eliminate the spread of diseases, including HIV/AIDS. Nurses, case managers, and clerical staff are part of the well-trained team in handling HIV/AIDS cases.
Natividad is a hospital that’s overseen by Monterey County, and it aims to provide equal opportunities for all residents to receive quality health care. It has multiple clinics, including the Seaside Family Health Center, that has a medical team competent in managing STDs and other infectious diseases.
Planned Parenthood, an organization that the Seaside Health Center is part of, has been providing reproductive health services for over 100 years. These services include STD testing and treatment aimed at curbing the spread of infectious diseases. Rapid HIV tests are available and the results have a waiting time of about 10 to 40 minutes.
Dating its roots to the 1920s, the Monterey County Health Department has been providing quality health care services to protect the health of the residents surrounding it. It offers reproductive health services, including testing, treatment, and prevention of STDs.
Monterey Bay Urgent Care was founded in 1998 and its mission is to provide quality urgent care and occupational health services to the residents residing in Monterey and the surrounding areas. The facility has nurses and physicians who are skilled in testing and treating STDs.
Salinas Urgent Care serves the residents in Salinas, CA by availing non-life threatening medical care when the need arises. STD screening is part of the men’s and women’s health routine primary care services available. To pay for healthcare, you may use your insurance cover, cash, Visa, personal check, or MasterCard. The physicians available are also qualified and sufficiently equipped to provide quality health-care.
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.
Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department. Free condoms available upon request. Walk-ins welcome during hours of operation
Show only locations where you can easily book your test online.
Show only locations where you can easily book your test online.
Description: AIDS Service Organization. Due to COVID-19 in-office appointments and visits are being limited in an effort to support the health and well-being of our clients and staff. Call 831-975-5015 to determine current operating status.
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. 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
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: Public Health Department/Social Services Department. Walk-ins welcome during hours of operation
Description: 2nd Tuesday of every month hours are from 9am-4:30pm
Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department. Please call to find out about fees for HIV/STD testing. Some programs will cover the cost. You may qualify for a program called Family-Pact, which provides free reproductive health care.
You may seek health care at the facility despite your age, gender, or race. The hospital accepts all insurance plans, and uninsured clients have a variety of self-paying options to choose from, including cash, checks, money orders, and credit cards.
Your insurance may cater for HIV testing. Moreover, the facility offers clients who test HIV positive referrals to support groups and public agencies. Additionally, your confidentiality is guaranteed since all HIV services are confidential.
23625 Holman Hwy, Monterey, CA 93940, USA
Any resident may take advantage of the free HIV and counseling services the hospital offers. Additionally, you may receive health care regardless of your gender, color, age, or sexual identity.
Walk-in clients are welcome for STD testing whenever the clinic is open. The physicians work compassionately to create a welcoming environment for their clients. Also, the clinic offers interpretation services for Spanish speaking residents.
1156 Fremont Blvd, Seaside, CA 93955, USA
Regardless of your age, gender, insurance status, race, or sexual identity, you may receive health care at the clinic. Moreover, the facility has access to state-funded programs and offers a sliding fee scale that may benefit uninsured residents.
The clinic provides STD services by appointment, but walk-in clients may also be accommodated. You may request for interpretation services if you don’t speak English or Spanish. Additionally, insurance payment for STDs is acceptable.
625 Hilby Ave, Seaside, CA 93955, USA
The health department has no specific requirements for its services. Therefore, you may visit the facility to receive health care regardless of age, gender, or sexual orientation.
The health department offers to interpret its services to various languages. You may orally request the laboratory personnel for STD testing without the need to see a doctor. However, if you’re bent on seeing a physician, you may walk-in at your convenience.
1270 Natividad Rd, Salinas, CA 93906, USA
The health center bills insurance covers hence most insured residents are eligible for treatment, but you should call ahead to confirm acceptance.
The clinic has short wait times, and it serves most of its clients within one hour. Moreover, you may walk-in to receive STD services at a convenient time. The clinic is open for extended hours with a well-trained physician always on call.
245 Washington St, Monterey, CA 93940, USA
The health center accepts insurance billing and has self-paying options, so insured and uninsured individuals are eligible for health care. Moreover, the facility does not discriminate against age, gender, or race while discharging its services.
The clinic may serve you on a walk-in basis at your preferred time. It is also open for extended hours with a physician onsite. Moreover, you may be in and out of the facility within an hour due to the short wait times.
558 Abbott St a, Salinas, CA 93901, USA
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