Preferred Location: 1200 Hospital Drive Suite 7 Opelousas,LA 70570 Opelousas Change location
Preferred Location: 1200 Hospital Drive Suite 7 Opelousas,LA 70570 Opelousas Change location
SaferSTD Preferred Location: 1200 Hospital Drive Suite 7 Opelousas,LA 70570 Opelousas Change Location
Louisiana has New Orleans, creole food, sweet crawfish and gambling but having the highest rate of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) like Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Hepatitis, Herpes, Syphilis, and HIV of any state in America makes regular visits to a STD Clinic vital. There are free STD testing centers throughout Louisiana where you expect long waits that can result in an embarrassing encounter with a friend or neighbor. There are better choices, clinics where you make a convenient appointment for fast, private STD testing. It will take less then 20 minutes and leave you time to make memories and meet new friends in the French Quarter.
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: 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.
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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.
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Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department. HIV/STD testing Thursdays. Call or visit website to verify schedule. No walk-in mpox vaccines. Must call ahead and get an appointment
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Description: Access Health Louisiana offers free HIV/HCV/HBV testing for uninsured and under-insured clients, STD testing on a sliding fee scale. The AHL Pharmacy offers medication delivery. AHL has several 340Best pharmacies located in the Woodworth area.
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Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department. General Public. Free condoms available. STD and TB services on Fridays
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Description: Community Based Organization. Testing available Mon., Wed., Thurs., 8am-4:30pm; Tues., 8am-6pm; Fri., 8am-4pm. No walk-in mpox vaccines. Must call ahead and get an appointment
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Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department. Free condoms available upon request. Public services include free testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and HIV infection at all county health departments and health department clinics, and through partnerships with other clinics, correctional facilities, academic institutions, and community-based organizations. Treatment for STDs is also provided at all health department clinics. Some services may require an appointment. Walk-ins accepted on a limited basis
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Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department. HIV and STD Testing on Thursdays
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Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department. STD, HIV testing, and immunizations on Wednesdays
Named after French king Louis XIV, Louisiana has made the news in the last decade for hurricanes and winning football teams, but in 2015 it topped a list that made tourism officials cringe. According to the data collected by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it is the #1 state where you’re most likely to catch an STD (followed by Mississippi, Georgia and Alabama). CDC data showed STD infection rates in the state to be 4th for Chlamydia, 2nd for Gonorrhea, 3rd for Syphilis.
The data clearly shows the growth in STD cases and specific increase in young females. Some additional statistics collected by the CDC and the Louisiana Department of Health that show the importance of being tested for STDs include:
Facts and charts like these are increasing the awareness in your community of the importance of regular STD testing and how it can help limit the spread of these infections.
Public schools are required to instruct abstinence-based sexual education and are prohibited from instructing students about contraception and STDs, moves to bring comprehensive sex education to the entire state have failed.
While state law requires that abstinence instruction, the law does not require programs to discuss condoms and other contraception. Because they receive funds for federal abstinence-only programs, sexuality and sexual health education cannot include information about the benefits of sexually active young adults using condoms and contraception and must teach that sex outside of marriage is likely to have harmful psychological and physical effects. Abstinence-only programs also must emphasize marriage as the only appropriate context for sex.
Gov. Bobby Jindal (R) has been outspoken against reforms to sex education in the state. Under his leadership millions have been cut from the state budget for STD prevention and his administration has blocked the opening of any new Planned Parenthood clinics. Jindal also signed a bill in 2014 that bars educators with Planned Parenthood from delivering instruction about sexual health or family planning.
Recent research on comprehensive sexuality education has shown that young people who receive complete and accurate information about abstinence, contraception and condoms were not more likely to be sexually active or be infected by an STD, but were significantly less likely to cause a teen pregnancy. This information reinforces that regular STD testing that along with HIV testing is crucial to sexual health. Herpes testing is very important since viral infections such as Herpes can be transmitted through asymptomatic casual contact with someone that has no visible symptoms.
According to the US Census data the state population was 4,533,372 and it had increased by +3.5% since 2000. The median age is 35.8 years old. The estimated median household income was $45,727 in 2015, $10,048 lower compared to the median US household income. As of 2011, almost half (49.0%) the population under one year of age were minorities.
The city of New Orleans is currently second only to Baton Rouge for highest sexually transmitted disease rate in the country. The city has a teenage pregnancy rate much larger then most other U.S. cities, and teenage girls call it the number-one reason for dropping out of school.
STD prevention expenditures in the Louisiana Department of Health budget are at their lowest levels since at least 2011 while federal funding for the same costs are the highest they’ve been since 2012. Total prevention expenditures decreased by nearly $2.4 million between 2011 and 2014. State spending decreased from $7.1 million in 2011 to $4.6 million this year, a $2.5 million cut. Revenues collected from Medicaid billings, co-pays and private insurance spent on STD prevention in Louisiana also decreased from $1.3 million in 2011 to $621,245 this year.
STDs affect certain parts of the population disproportionately. Despite only 32 percent of the population being African American, this group is 8 times more likely to be diagnosed with chlamydia, 10 times higher for syphilis and 16 times higher for gonorrhea when compared to whites. Looking away from race and instead at the state’s economic indicators, in 2011 17.9 percent of people were living below the poverty line, with 28.8 percent of this population including children. On top of that, Louisiana was ranked as the unhealthiest state for overall health in 2011 by the United Health Foundation which showed high rates of infant mortality, obesity, and infectious diseases, as well as decreases in high school graduation rates. The resulting pockets of poverty combined with unhealthy behavior and choices are fertile ground for the growth and spread of STDs, particularly in young African Americans.
Louisiana is a multi-cultural, multi-lingual state with strong contributions from French, Spanish, Native American, Asian and African cultures. Part of enjoying this melting pot of cultures and cusine is being aware of the increase in sexually transmitted diseases. You should not worry about passing something on to a partner, or the thoughts of spending hours waiting to be seen at a free STD clinic keep you from STD testing. There is a choice that lets you make an appointment for same day STD testing, avoid the hassles and save precious time. Invest 20 minutes for your health and the health of the ones you love, then its off to enjoy the seafood at the Acme Oyster House.
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