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Preferred Location: 940 East 3rd St #107 Casper,WY 82601 Casper Change location
SaferSTD Preferred Location: 940 East 3rd St #107 Casper,WY 82601 Casper Change Location
Between trips to Yellowstone National Park and Devil’s Tower, it’s important to get regular tests for STD’s, including Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, Herpes, Hepatitis B,C, HIV, and Syphilis. Despite the fact that Wyoming ranked 49th out of 50 states to have incidences of STD’s in 2015, health monitoring remains essential to keep clear of any possible STD outbreaks. There are free STD testing centers located throughout the state, but many have long lines and little confidentiality. Skip the lines with one simple phone call to schedule private, confidential STD testing, requiring a short 15 to 20 minute wait in the lab. There is simply too much to do and see in this fascinating state to hang around a testing facility all day.
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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According to the CDC, this state remains the safest in the nation in regards to STD’s – it ranks as last in most categories. However, there remain instances of communicable diseases in the state, and proper health maintenance must remain a priority. The age group among women most at-risk for chlamydia was 20-24, while the danger zone for the same group with gonorrhea was the same in 2013. Chlamydia tends to rank higher in most categories, however, due to its habit of being symptomless.
HIV is also symptomless for a long period of time after the body contracts the disease, and Wyoming does not remain untouched by HIV/AIDS. In 213, 76% of all HIV cases were males, the rest were females. Most sufferers were white. In 2014, the Wyoming Health Department found that HIV contraction for males happened through homosexual relations a 70%, injection drug use at 10%, and heterosexual contact at 10%. Females contracted HIV through 100% heterosexual contact.
Statistically and historically, the state has remained a relatively safe place when it comes to STD’s. Of those who were tested in 2007, only one in ten had chlamydia. Less than 300 people per county tested positive for gonorrhea, while syphilis cases were non-existent. HIV is, historically, the highest contracted disease, as the chart below demonstrates:
State reports, 2011-2015:
The Wyoming Department of Health takes sexual education seriously, recognizing that STD’s are still a part of the population, even if they are not prevalent in the state. The task of educating residents falls on the Wyoming Department of Education, who receives funds from the Federal government for programs. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Division of Adolescent and School Health is Wyoming’s major STD prevention partner. As HIV is the largest STD, the state focuses on educating young people through the HIV Education Program, hoping to prevent further spread of the disease. Most of Wyoming’s focus on STD education is through existing school health programs at the K-12 levels. The program also focuses on other areas, such as unplanned pregnancy and prevention of other STD’s, though their focus is narrowed, as their statewide statistics are low.
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Adults must also be educated, as the above chart demonstrates – the largest group to test positive for HIV was the over 45 group. The state health department answers this statistic with its comprehensive educational program, covered on their website. They embrace April, the annual month of STD Awareness, and update their website with new statistics every year. The state website points residents in the right direction to understanding the symptoms of STD’s, and what to do if an STD is suspected.
Overall, the state is focusing on the young people of the community more than the adults. They are using federal funds to target school-age children, hoping to educate as many state residents as possible before the diseases are contracted.
When Wyoming became a state in 1890, it was agreed that the state lands would be preserved to create a pathway for education and state funding. This tradition holds true today, which is part of the reason why Wyoming remains among the lowest in the nation – these coveted state lands cannot be settled. What’s more, the state ranks the lowest in population in the United States at a mere 576,626 residents in 2012. However, even with these low numbers, it remains a fact that Wyoming has seen very few gonorrhea cases, and remains among the fewest HIV and chlamydia cases in the country.
However, the state still has certain concentrated areas of population, such as the capital city located in Laramie County. This is where higher rates of STD’s are found. In 2014, there were 448 cases of chlamydia, with most of the cases hitting the 20-24 age group. Laramie is among the top three counties in the state for gonorrhea rates, with nearly 60 of 100,000 residents testing positive.
It’s apparent that higher concentrations of population are at higher risk for positive STD tests, so residents of these areas must be tested on a regular basis. What’s more, the education in these areas must remain consistent, if Wyoming’s overall state numbers are to be reduced. Confidential STI testing is available in Laramie County so there is little reason to not get tested when living or staying in these areas.
Whether cruising through the state lands watching the natural beauty or hitting the night life in Cheyenne, it’s important to remember to take a pause for free and confidential STD testing. Staying healthy in Wyoming is the best way to see all the amazing sights over the state, including the geysers at Yellowstone, and the Native American art in the cities. When it only takes 15 to 20 minutes in a lab, with no waiting, to receive a perfect bill of health, it seems that everyone should be doing it. Get tested and explore this amazing state full of historical beauty confidently, knowing that the results are confidential, the tests are fast, and the whole process is free. The state of Wyoming is proud to rank lowest on the national STD scale, and aims to stay that way through supporting the free STD testing facilities. There seems to be no reason to delay.
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