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Westmont is a city in Los Angeles County where the rate of chlamydia is 581.3, gonorrhea is 220.0, and syphilis is 21.2. Furthermore, there were 48,220 cases of HIV in 2016.
It’s clear that the traditional ways of preventing disease — patients seeing a doctor regularly to get screened and treated — have not been working, said Dr. Jeffrey Gunzenhauser, L.A. County’s interim health officer.
The Los Angeles County Public Health Department manages the population health of Westmont. The county supports programs and initiatives such as a mobile HIV/STD testing unit, offers home testing kits for females, and has separate hotlines for HIV and STDs.
They also have Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis programs, distribute free condoms through LA Condom, and actively campaigns through the Don’t Think Know STD prevention program.
In Westmont, there is a St John’s Well Child and Family Center clinic on West 110th St and a Wilmington Community Clinic on Vermont Ave in nearby Los Angeles. Planned parenthood has a clinic nearby on South Broadway in Los Angeles.
Other options include a Total Care Medical Clinic on Vermont Ave in Los Angeles, an Inglewood Family Medical Clinic on West Imperial Hwy in Inglewood, and a Calvary Medical Clinic on Vermont Ave in Los Angeles.
Some clinics may not offer free STD testing services or may only offer certain tests for free. Services may also depend on income and welfare eligibility or may require an appointment ahead of time.
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 1993, the Wall-Las Memorias Project is a community-based organization that aims to provide comprehensive health care to underserved populations, including but not limited to the LGBTQ community, PLWHA, low-income earners, and Latinos. Physicians on call are competent in offering HIV and Hepatitis C tests. Additionally, through the Project Faith Program, medical practitioners may accord HIV services to Latino Faith-based communities.
Bienestar is an organization that offers quality medical care to the residents of greater Los Angeles. Although the foundation focuses on the Latino and LGBTQ community, it opens its doors to everyone. Some of the health-care services you’ll find at the health center include HIV/STD screening and treatment, mental health care, and substance use reduction. For HIV tests, rapid screening is available, and results may be released in about one minute.
Black AIDS Institute was founded in 1999 to battle with and to curb the spread of HIV among Black communities. To achieve its goal, the facility partners with Black leaders and governmental and non-governmental institutions. Medical practitioners on staff are skilled in offering services such as physical exams, nutrition management, diabetes treatment, dental health care, and podiatry. Additionally, clinicians offer leading-edge STD testing and treatment services.
Planned Parenthood West Hollywood Health Center of West Hollywood, CA, is a health center that provides cutting-edge medical care and sexual health services. The personnel on staff is competent in offering health-care services for multiple medical fields, including gynecology, obstetrics, pathology, internal medicine, and infectious diseases. Physicians offer STD testing and treatment, and clients may receive HIV tests by a blood draw, with such tests yielding results in roughly two days.
Pasadena City Health Department is a public health facility that is charged with improving, enhancing, and protecting the health of the people residing in Pasadena, CA, and its environs. At its Social and Mental Health Division, residents may receive comprehensive HIV/STD services. Physicians utilize the OraQuick rapid test for HIV screening, and the test results may be available in about 20 minutes.
American Family Care (AFC) is a network of urgent care clinics that offer prompt medical attention for non-emergency health-care needs. The Granada clinic is one among many AFC clinics, and it has well-trained physicians who offer medical care for severe burns, heart attacks, unconsciousness, electric shocks, and pregnancies. Moreover, the clinic has a state-of-the-art laboratory staffed with clinicians who are proficient in testing and treating STDs.
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: Community Based Organization.
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 available Tues.-Fri., 8am-3:30pm and Sat., 8am-3pm. No walk-in hours on Mondays
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Description: closed daily from 12noon-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.
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. Hours subject ot change. Clinic hours vary. Please call first to confirm. PrEP clinic by appt. only
Description: Educational Organization/Institution.
Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department.
Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department.
Description: Social Service Organization. You are welcome to walk in any time the Health Center is open to make an appointme
Description: Need to register as a patient. Closed for lunch from 12noon-1pm
Free HIV testing is available to everyone without bias against races, ages, gender, religious affiliations, or sexual orientations.
Clients may call the health center to request STD appointments. Additionally, medical providers offer comprehensive HIV services, complete from testing to medical case management. Also, physicians work with confidentiality.
5619 Monte Vista St, Los Angeles, CA 90042, USA
Regardless of sexual orientation, race, age, or gender, you’ll receive free STD services.
The health center runs a support program that offers medical case management, housing assistance, and food bank to low-income earners. Additionally, Spanish-speaking individuals may receive medical care in their native languages. Also, you’ll spend no cash at the clinic, and all services are free of charge.
130 W Manchester Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90003, USA
The HIV prevention clinic offers free testing for HIV. Physicians at the health center may also offer free or low-cost STD services. Additionally, all charged services are based on a sliding fee scale.
Clients may receive some STD services at no charge. Additionally, you may call the health center to reserve an appointment slot. Also, the clinical team serves with confidentiality.
1833 W 8th St # 200, Los Angeles, CA 90057, USA
Physicians serve everyone regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, or race. Also, the health center has a sliding fee scale program that anyone may benefit from while paying bills. Additionally, if you’re a low-income earner, you may be eligible for a state-funded program.
The medical team may offer in-person or telephone language interpretation services. Additionally, physicians can only provide HIV test results in person, and this promotes discretion. To receive STD services, you may call the health-care providers to schedule an appointment.
825 N San Vicente Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069, USA
In spite of your nationality, race, age, or gender, you may receive free HIV and Hepatitis C tests.
Physicians offer STD services to walk-in clients based on a first-come-first-served criterion. Persons living in Pasadena and San Gabriel valley may receive HIV services at their localities, and this is made possible by the mobile testing unit. Also, the health department helps to enroll HIV persons to the AIDS Drug Assistance Program so they may receive low-cost or free HIV medication.
1845 N Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103, USA
Uninsured self-paying persons may utilize checks, cash, or money orders to make payments for low-cost STD services. Additionally, health-care providers may bill some insurance health plans.
Medical providers work every day of the week, and they may also serve clients during extended evening hours. Additionally, any person who needs STD services may walk into the clinic. Also, to make the payment process seamless, the health center has an online platform for paying bills.
16912 San Fernando Mission Blvd, Granada Hills, CA 91344, USA
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