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In the state alone there were 218,728 chlamydia cases, 75,372 gonorrhea cases, and 13,719 early syphilis cases reported last year. Riverside County, where Temecula sits, saw drastic increases in STD rates between 2011 and 2015 when chlamydia cases rose by 12%, syphilis cases rose by 74%, and gonorrhea cases rose by 142% over those four years.
In 2017 Riverside County reported 255.5 new HIV cases per 100,000 residents and 384.2 new chlamydia cases per 100,000 residents.
The past two years seem to be witnessing a slow decrease in new STD cases in Riverside County, but maintaining that trend requires continued diligence that includes regular STD testing for all sexually active persons.
From private and public clicis like Neighborhood HealthCare on Enterprise Circle to Riverside San Bernardino County Indian Health Incorporated on Pechanga Road, there are testing locations scattered throughout and around Temecula.
The California Department of Public Health has also rolled out the Sexually Transmitted Diseases Control Branch to help combat STD transmission, which often includes free STD testing for verified residents only that qualify. Through education, training, and assistance they’re helping to increase public awareness of risk and safe practices.
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 serves the LGBTQ community of San Diego county. They help people located in Encinitas, Carolsbad, Oceanside, Vista, San Marcos, Escondido, Rancho Bernardo, Fallbrook, Camp Pendleton, and other areas. This resource center was incorporated into the community on November 2011. They provide services for youth, seniors, and military service members like HIV testing, counseling, classes, workgroups, and prevention education. This facility values the clients they see and wants each individual to live a better more productive and safer life.
The Temecula Healthcare Center is operated as a part of Neighborhood Healthcare. This healthcare corporation was founded in 1969 and was incorporated into the community in 1971. Neighborhood Healthcare is an award-winning non-profit organization that serves almost 70,000 people on a yearly basis. Their services include medical, dental, and behavioral health. This organization has several different locations throughout the counties of San Diego and Riverside.
The Pechanga Indian Health Clinic is a facility location a part of Riverside-San Bernardino County Indian Health Incorporated. This corporation connects Native American’s living locally to healthcare services that still honor individual spiritual and cultural values. The services they provide is behavioral health, dental, a diabetes program, eye care, general medicine, nutrition, outreach, and pediatrics.
Indian Health Council Incorporated operates the Rincon and Santa Ysabel locations. This corporation provides a balance of services that will improve the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being of all their patients. Some of the medical services they provide include general health check-ups, pediatric care, immunizations, podiatry services, eye care, acupuncture, and many more services. The Indian Health Council was established in 1970. They currently help about 15,000 people a year all with the support from their 150 on-site employees.
The Vista Isabella Health Center is operated as a part of the Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest Corporation. The Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest has been providing medical services to residents living in San Diego, Riverside, and Imperial counties since 1963. This Planned Parenthood operates 17 health centers altogether. Their goal is to be a leader in providing equal access to sexual and reproductive health care. If English isn’t your first language, Spanish and other interpretations for other languages is available.
The San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency is one of the five groups of the San Diego County government. The work together to provide residents a seamless family-focused and community-based services, events, and programs that people can participate in so communities can thrive. The Public Health Services section of this agency is passionate about protecting and improving the health of all people within San Diego County. This means to encourage healthy lifestyle habits, preventing injuries, preventing the spread of disease, and much more.
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: 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
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.
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 Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. 12noon-1pm; and Wed., 12noon-1:30pm
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: Closed every day from 12noon-1pm for lunch
Description: Social Service Organization.
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
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. HIV primary care and support services available at this location.
The North County LGBTQ Resource Center has HIV testing available to those within the LGBTQ community.
The North County LGBTQ Resource Center offers members many different types of events, programs, services, and resources to help them and their loved ones live more fulfilling lives. Some examples include their Annual GSA wards, Human Trafficking Prevention, HIV Prevention Services, and Civil Rights Advocacy. Located not too far from the Animal Resource thrift store and the super 8 hotel, visitors will find this resource center with an updated modern appeal.
3220 Mission Ave #2, Oceanside, CA 92058, USA
The Temecula Healthcare Center has no qualifications for visitors to be tested for sexually transmitted diseases.
The Temecula Healthcare Center 16 providers. This includes providers that handle medical services, behavioral health services, chiropractic services, acupuncture services, and podiatry services. If English is not your first language, Spanish-speaking staff are available. This facility clean, modern, and spacious. Visitors will have no problem finding parking. This healthcare facility isn’t too far from the Plaza Seville Shopping Center or the Temecula 24 hour urgent care.
41840 Enterprise Cir N, Temecula, CA 92590, USA
You must be Native American or married to a Native American if you want to be tested for sexually transmitted diseases at any of their locations. Please bring your Native American verification and any insurance information to your first visit.
The Pechanga Indian Health Clinic provides a wide variety of healthcare services that will treat the entire person not just the illness or condition a person has. To visit the Pechanga Indian health Clinic appointments are recommended in advanced, however, this facility does have open access for patient care, which means patients can get same-day appointments.
12784 Pechanga Rd, Temecula, CA 92592, USA
This community-based organization only sees Native American’s. Please bring your Native American verification, proof of residency, and any health insurance information to your first visit.
Patients of the Rincon clinic will feel their staff members are there for them. If you become a patient here, you will feel welcomed and at home. This facility has a lot of public parking available for patients and their entire families. This clinic isn’t located too far from the Rincon market and the Rincon Indian Reservation. Overall, patients will get care for themselves from the inside to the outside at the Rincon clinic.
50100 Golsh Rd, Valley Center, CA 92082, USA
The Vista Isabella Health Center doesn’t have any qualifications in order for residents to get tested for sexually transmitted diseases. If you don’t have health insurance you may qualify for a state-funded program or a lower fee. This is dependent on your household income. Please bring a photo ID and documentation of your household income to your first visit.
The Vista Isabella Health Center is updated and spacious from the outside to the inside. This facility strives to make sure patients do not have to wait a long time and feel they’re welcomed, informed, and comfortable. There is a medium-sized waiting room for patients and their loved ones. This Planned Parenthood clinic is not too far from Oceanside Dental Arts. Even though parking might be limited because it’s close to other businesses, this facility aims to provide each incoming patient a good experience.
1964 Via Centre, Vista, CA 92081, USA
The sexually transmitted disease testing apart of the public health services is open to the public. There is a $15.00 fee associated with their comprehensive STD and HIV testing. This may be waived if you’re unable to pay. If you want to be tested just for HIV, there is no fee.
The Public Health Services provides numerous different programs that help those wondering if they have an STD or are living with an STD. You may take advantage of their HIV education and prevention services and STD prevention and control services. All these in-depth and supportive items all have one goal in mind, to make healthier communities that prosper every day. The North Coastal Public Health Center is the clinic that operates most of these STDs services and programs. The Pacific View Charter School and the VA Oceanside Clinic are in close proximity of this public health center.
3609 Ocean Ranch Blvd #104, Oceanside, CA 92056, USA
California has joined a few other states in passing legislation that requires all public schools to offer sexual education classes not based on abstinence or religious beliefs to students in the 7th through 12th grades. The law, which went into effect at the start of 2016, was passed in response to the growing number of sexually transmitted diseases that were being reported each year.
In the few months since the classes have been implemented health officials are starting to notice decreasing numbers of students who report being pregnant. STD rates in some school districts have also started to decline, especially the students testing positive for Chlamydia. This is not to say that all sexually transmitted diseases will soon be under control, that they are taking positive steps.
The most important change in the new sex education program is that students are now able to discuss how STDs are spread, and learn how to effectively protect themselves. Students can also discuss their sexuality, and any questions and concerns can be addressed. The importance of regular Herpes testing in Temecula is also stressed, in hopes that this virus will no longer be prevalent. Regular HIV testing in Temecula is also an important subject, even though the number of residents infected each year is slowing down.
The city of Temecula has a diverse population that can also vary depending on the season. Migrant workers do travel through the region, and this can affect the STD rates at the time. Many of these workers haven’t been tested for a sexually transmitted disease, and since some do not display any immediate or noticeable symptoms it is not uncommon for them to not even realize that they are infected.
It is not just migrant workers who often test positive for a STD they didn’t know that they had, but it is also a common occurrence with full time residents. Even with the new sexual education programs in place, many people still do not understand that STDs can be transmitted through a variety of methods. It is this lack of knowledge that has helped STDs rise, and one of the main reasons that the current sexual education program has been expanded to include current and relevant information.
There is also a shortage of testing facilities in the city. The conservative beliefs of many residents also made it difficult for many centers to become established. While steps are being taken to help improve residents’ sexual health and teach them how to protect themselves from STDs, testing is still the best method of prevention.
Sexually transmitted diseases are a health issue for everyone in Temecula, regardless of race or age. These diseases can be easily passed and the good news is that you can find affordable STI testing near you. The testing is anonymous, unlike at a free HIV clinic, and your results will be sent to you privately.
Reference:
http://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/he/se/
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