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Preferred Location: 1001 Holland Ave Philadelphia,MS 39350 Philadelphia Change location
SaferSTD Preferred Location: 1001 Holland Ave Philadelphia,MS 39350 Philadelphia Change Location
Mississippi is the home of the delta blues, down home southern cooking, and gulf shrimp. It is also second in state rates for Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) like Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Hepatitis, Herpes, Syphilis, and HIV in the U.S., making a regular trip to an STD Clinic essential. Free STD testing centers are available in the state but they can be very busy, and even after the test you wait for days or weeks for the results. But you can visit a new STD clinic where private STD testing is available by appointment and a visit takes 15 to 20 minutes. Afterwards you are free to eat your way through an event like the annual Coliseum Crawfish Music Festival in Biloxi.
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. 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. Must be a Newton County resident. Closed from noon to 1:00 p.m. Some services may require an appointment Walk-ins accepted on a limited basis
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Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department. 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. Family Planning Services: Please call before you visit
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Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department. Free condoms available upon request. Some services may require an appointment. Walk-ins accepted on a limited basis
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Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department. 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. Free condoms available. Some services may require an appointment. Walk-ins accepted on a limited basis
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Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department. 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. Free condoms available upon request. Some services may require an appointment. Walk-ins accepted on a limited basis
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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. For family planning services please call before you visit
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Nicknamed “The Hospitality State” and since 2011 it has been ranked as the most religious state in America. In 2013 the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ranked it as #2 state for STD infection (Louisiana was #1), making it to the top a list that not many are proud of. The CDC ranked the state’s infection rates 1st for Chlamydia, 1st for Gonorrhea, 11th for Syphilis.
The statistics show the growth in STD cases and the importance of being tested for STDs. Some additional statistics that highlight the concern in young adult’s especially young women as collected by the CDC and the Mississippi Department of Health 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.
In 2011, the state Legislature passed a new law on sex education that mandating school districts to adopt a sex education curriculum, either abstinence-only or abstinence-plus. This new law also stipulated requirements for all school districts to follow that girls and boys are to be separated for sex education classes and that a parental release form, a signed permission slip, was required for students to participate in sex ed classes.
Parts of the law were designed to appease conservatives in this deeply religious state who resist the efforts of those who want to teach about safe sex. In the 2014-15 school year, the Mississippi Department of Education reported that 64 percent of districts chose a middle ground, implemented “Choosing the Best” sex-education curriculum, which is designated as both “abstinence only” and “abstinence plus” depending on how each school district decides to use. In some classes, the only focus about condoms is to highlight their failure rates. The law also requires that students be taught that homosexual activity is illegal in the state.
The state has the second highest teen-birth rates in the country at 38 births per 1,000 girls in 2014. Education programs are a good place to begin bringing that teen birth rate down, but it will take many years. 58 percent of state high school students say they have had sex by the end of 12th grade, the second-highest percentage in the nation. Only 38 percent girls who have a child before age 18 get a high school diploma by age 22. (data from CDC)
Recent research on comprehensive sexuality education has shown that young people who receive complete and accurate information about condoms, abstinence, and contraception were not more likely to be sexually active or be infected by an STD, but were dramatically less likely to be involved in teen pregnancy. They learn that along with regular HIV testing, 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, in 2010 the state population was 2,967,697 and it had increased by 4.3% since 2000. The state has the highest percentage of black residents of any state in the U.S., it is 37 percent black, while non-Hispanic whites are 58 percent of the population. The median age is 36 years old, the estimated median household income in 2015 was $39,665 and the poverty rate was 22%. 14.8% of people under 65 do not have health insurance.
The 2012 Mississippi Fact Sheets on STDs report that 15 to 24 year olds account for 67 percent of gonorrhea infections, 76 percent of chlamydia infections and 42 percent of primary and secondary syphilis infections. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that 30.2 percent of people living with HIV in the state are ages 13 to 24, A large factor is the social acceptance of sexual activity combined with alcohol and drugs, which hinders your ability to choose safe sex. The state is ranked in many polls as the most religious state in America, with 59% of Mississippians referring to themselves as very religious.
With a very religious population, a high poverty rate and a low rate of health insurance coverage, the population of the state is at risk for STD infections. Citizens have very few health care options when they feel there is an issue that needs to be dealt. These factors result in high STD rates attributed to a lack of education as well as little funding for programs that offer free assistance.
Mississippi does not get the same attention as some of the southern states, but it has a vibrant culture all its own. The high rate of STDs shows that you need to be aware and tested on a regular basis. 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 get ready for an evening out to enjoy fried green tomatoes and a great blues band.
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