Preferred Location: 855 N Westhaven Dr Oshkosh,WI 54904 Oshkosh Change location
Preferred Location: 855 N Westhaven Dr Oshkosh,WI 54904 Oshkosh Change location
SaferSTD Preferred Location: 855 N Westhaven Dr Oshkosh,WI 54904 Oshkosh Change Location
Between touring downtown Milwaukee and seeing a Packers game, it’s important to get tested regularly for STD’s. Diseases such as Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, HIV, Hepatitis B, C, Herpes, and Syphilis are serious issues in this state, which ranks 28th among 50 for STD-positive tests. There are many free STD testing centers in Wisconsin, but the lines are atypically long. Skip the wait with one fast phone call to schedule a private STD test, taking up only 15 to 20 minutes of time in a local lab. Don’t miss out on a minute of the state’s breathtaking, non-stop action due to STD testing. Make a call today for fast testing in a close-by lab location, and keep moving.
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: Public Health Department/Social Services Department. TB testing upon request, fees apply. HIV & Hepatitis screening to high risk individuals. Hepatitis testing by appointment; call for more details.
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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: birth certificate, pay stub, photo ID. You will not be turned away because of your inability to pay. Every 3rd Wednesday of the month open from 11am-5pm
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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: birth certificate, pay stub, photo ID. You will not be turned away because of your inability to pay. The first 4 condoms are free, after that it's 25 cent per condom.
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According to the state website, the number of reported STD cases in 2015 was 29.459. This is out of a population of 5,778,708. The overall state statistics break down as follows:
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It must be noted that statistics reflect children born with HIV infections, or infections spread to the fetus through the mother’s infection. Most cases are found in the Southeastern region of the state, which includes heavily populated cities, such as Milwaukee.
Luckily, this rate has not changed drastically over the state’s history. In 2011, the STD positive rate was a mere 29,214, which means it has neither declined nor increased exponentially through the years. The State of Wisconsin has an STD issue, but it is a stagnating issue, not getting worse, but not getting better, either.
As with other states, the incidence of chlamydia tops the charts, with 7,000 women between the ages of 20-24 testing positive for this disease in 2013. Gonorrhea-positive tests were under 2,000 for the same age group for the same year, while Hepatitis C rates went up by 600% statewide in 2013. 263 adults in the state tested positive for HIV in 2013, placing the state at number 31 among all 50 states for HIV prevalence.
Government-led programs provide citizens with a number of different resources for education, including nine different links on the Wisconsin Department of Health Services website. The residents also have access to the basics of the highest reported diseases online, including chlamydia and gonorrhea symptoms and treatment options.
The education doesn’t stay with the adults; according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, the CDC helps fund the HIV/STD & Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program (Human Growth and Development). This program, implemented in schools, targets youngsters in health classes, to raise early awareness and help students recognize the signs of disease. Specifically, schools implement the “My Sexual Health, My Future” program, which includes information on contraception, personal safety, and other important factors in sexual safety. Each skills area aligns with the state’s Health Education guidelines, as well as the National Sexuality Education Standards.
This program also collects data across the state, testing the knowledge in schools, and targeting areas where more education is necessary to keep more kids free of STD’s. Parents have access to the material being reviewed in the school through this program, which shares the curriculum on the state’s Health Department website.
Colleges in the state offer free STD education, some give out free condoms, while others conduct introductory classes on staying safe while in school. As a whole, the state has kept its STD statistics stagnant instead of watching them rise, through the implementation of educational programs for all age groups.
Instances of positive STD tests across the state vary by region. There are five regions in the state: Northeastern, Northern, Southeastern, Southern, and Western. Of these regions, the Northern region had the least reported cases of STD’s, with only 1,302 cases recorded in 2015. The Southeastern region, however, had a reported 16,645 cases reported in the same year; the Southeastern region holds the least counties of all five Wisconsin regions.
When 56% of a region’s population has a reported STD, with the second closest region having only 15.8% of reportable STD’s, the state begins to focus on the area. There is a higher concentrated population in this area, as Milwaukee is here, with nearly 600,000 residents according to the Census Bureau. In fact, out of the seven counties in this region, Milwaukee County holds 13,438 cases of reported STD’s for 2015.
Part of the issue is a lack of education, especially in the inner-city schools in the county. For instance, Milwaukee City Schools saw a graduation rate of only 58.2%, as compared to the statewide rate of 88.4%. This rate proves a lack of education overall, including education in sexual health. Depending on when the students drop out of high school, they may never reach the age to take a health education course, missing sexual education completely. This area of Wisconsin is also the most populated, which generates a higher chance of increased STD ratings. When a lack of education combines with a growing population, health issue statistics rise in response.
Whether heading out for the big game, hiking through the picturesque back paths of the state, or spending a relaxing day in the culture of the big city, getting tested for STD’s in a confidential, fast manner is essential to everyone’s health. Be sure to share in everything this wonderful state has to offer while continuing to get regular STD testing with a simple phone call, staying healthy and remaining able to do whatever Wisconsin has to offer on a whim. Spend less than a half hour in the lab, then be out the door to enjoy the day in any region. Stay on the outside of the STD statistics in this state by getting tested regularly and staying educated to the risk factors for STD’s. Know the signs, and know how to get help. Stay safe, stay smart, and stay efficient by making that phone call today.
https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/std/2015datamap.htm
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