Preferred Location: 235 Northland Ctr State College,PA 16803 State College Change location
Preferred Location: 235 Northland Ctr State College,PA 16803 State College Change location
SaferSTD Preferred Location: 235 Northland Ctr State College,PA 16803 State College Change Location
Whether visiting the Liberty Bell or exploring the coal mines of the North, Pennsylvania has so much to offer, and that it’s important to keep up with regular STD testing. Looking for STD’s such as Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, Herpes, HIV, Hepatitis B, C, and Syphilis is essential in Pennsylvania, which ranks in the top 30 among all 50 states for positive STD test results. There are a number of free STD testing centers around the state, many with long waiting lines. Skip the lines by making one simple phone call to schedule a private STD test that only takes up 15 to 20 minutes in the lab. Pennsylvania has a lot to offer; don’t miss out due to necessary, free STD testing around the state.
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 CDC2 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Description: AIDS Service Organization. Testing by appt. only. PrEP clinic once a month. Call for information
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Description: Free and confidential sexually transmitted disease services are provided through Reproductive Health Services in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Department of Health through the STD clinic. STD Clinic: Wed., 5:15pm-7:30pm; Thurs., 1:15pm-4pm
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Description: Funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Clinic services are confidential and free for males and females of all ages and incomes. To be eligible for free STD Program services, individuals must have the complete screening (testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and HIV).
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Description: Funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Clinic services are confidential and free for males and females of all ages and incomes. To be eligible for free STD Program services, individuals must have the complete screening (testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and HIV).
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Description: Funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Clinic services are confidential and free for males and females of all ages and incomes. To be eligible for free STD Program services, individuals must have the complete screening (testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and HIV. Only open every other Tuesday, call to confirm
Unlike other states, STD statistics are more focused on the specific disease. For example, the state ranks 30th in the nation for chlamydia, but 17th for gonorrhea. The state came in 10th out of 50 for diagnosed HIV infections. The most common age group for positive STD infection is 20-24, with the CDC contributing a total of $27,742,370 to the state to support educational, prevention, and assistance programs, as evidenced by the pictured charts above.
Pennsylvania has also noticed a disturbing rise in STD’s over the past decade, as the Healthy People Pennsylvania government website demonstrates. The charts on this report reveal the following disturbing STD statistics for the state:
While these statistics may have races other than African Americans thinking they are safe, that just isn’t true. The state has an issue on their hands with rising statistics across every nationality in every part of the state. Getting tested is the best way to make sure these numbers either don’t rise or stay stagnant. The Pennsylvania Health Department has plans to lower numbers by 2020 to create healthier living for Keystone residents.
Due to the fact that Pennsylvania is witnessing a growth in STD statistics, the state has introduced a number of different educational options for residents of all ages. As of 2015, there were just over 12 million people living in Pennsylvania. Of those 12 million, nearly 35,000 were living with HIV or AIDS. The Pennsylvania Department of Health has set up a full line of educational links on their website, complete with a list of easy-to-read STD fact sheets from the CDC, as well as educational video podcasts discussing STD’s and how to stay safe.
The Health Department is also keeping up with technology, offering apps for both Apple and Android devices that provide information directly from the CDC regarding STD symptoms, signs, control, and treatments. Meanwhile, public schools are following strict state regulations regarding sexual education and STD awareness.
According to the National Coalition to Support Sexuality Education, the state is not required to educate students on sexual activity or health. They are, however, required to educate students regarding STD’s. This means that students learn about the diseases, but do not necessarily learn the best methods to avoiding the diseases.
However, at the college level, legislation has been passed to create learning environments at state-funded colleges to prevent sexual harassment and violence. While the children in the public-school system are not receiving a full education regarding sexual health, college students are gaining the necessary knowledge for protection. Pennsylvania is working toward improving education across the board, from younger students to adults.
It seems that one of the biggest reasons why residents do not get tested is through a lack of education. While students in public schools are receiving information on specific STD’s, they are not receiving information on prevention – there is little communication regarding safe sex or abstinence among the younger school-age residents.
The state also does not require HIV or AIDS surveillance as of 2015. This means that cases of HIV are reported to the CDC, but not held in a central statewide database. There are no syringe exchange programs to help diabetes patients, or even drug addicts, obtain clean needles to help slow the spread of hepatitis and other blood borne illnesses. The state has, however, increased funding for the overall health program, but has yet to improve areas for STD prevention, despite the state’s desire to decrease their STD statistics by 2020. As of 2015, the lack of funds into reporting diseases and increasing prevention education is frightening.
As a lack of education contributes to the STD issues so does overcrowding in certain areas. The city of Philadelphia alone is a hub of activity, with traffic moving between New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. The population of Philadelphia was 1.5 million in 2013, and this doesn’t count the transient residents; those who come into town for an evening or passing through to other places. Philadelphia is an East Coast hub, which creates a cesspool of possible STD’s coming through the area, and never being documented.
It’s important to get tested for STD’s between visiting the beautiful mountain regions of the North and the exciting city life of the South. From Scranton to Harrisburg, and from the Amish Country to Pittsburgh, taking care of the self falls on the responsibility of each person in the state. Grab a confidential, fast, easy STD test today, and skip the lines by calling now. We’ll have you in and out of the lab in one quick afternoon, typically in under a half hour. You’ll be back out there taking in the brotherly love of Philadelphia or learning more about the coal mines of Lackawanna Valley before you can blink. Worry less and enjoy more life anywhere in Pennsylvania by stopping by a lab for a quick STD test that will ease your mind and prove that you are the picture of perfect health. Call today to make your appointment.
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