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Waukegan is located halfway between Chicago and Milwaukee, and has lower STD rates than those cities. But those numbers could still stand to come down.
In 2015, the HIV prevalence rate in Lake County was 130 per 100K people, much lower than the Illinois rate of 330. Health officials encourage all sexually active individuals to get tested, whether they have reason to believe they are infected or not. They are concerned that social stigma, especially among gay and bisexual men, can prevent people from coming in. Clinics are discreet and you should never be afraid to seek help.
The chlamydia rate, however, is problematic in Lake County. In 2017, there were 3,357 cases, at a rate of 477.2 per 100K people. The gonorrhea and (primary and secondary) syphilis rates were 83.3 and 4.3.
There are some STD-testing clinics in Waukegan and the surrounding areas. At least two clinics provide free STD testing, but only for HIV. The Lake County Health Department, on Belvidere Rd, offers low-cost screening for STIs. They also offer PrEP to uninsured at-risk individuals.
PromptMed Urgent Care performs STD screening, and you can find them on Green Bay Rd. Erie HealthReach Waukegan Health Center, on Grand Ave, offers confidential STI services to teens.
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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The AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin is a nationally recognized medical home for people living with HIV/AIDS. This resource center offers medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and social services to those infected by HIV/AIDS. This center is Wisconsin’s largest and fastest HIV health care system. On a yearly basis, this center sees and treats more than 3,000 patients. For individuals that are considered high-risk, this center provides prevention services to help people stay free from HIV/AIDS.
Access Community Health Network operates the Northwest Community Family Health Center. Access Community Health Network has been a leader of community-based health care for more than 25 years. Access is dedicated to helping patients visiting any of their health centers but also collaborating them with other health centers around the community so patients can get the best care. Each patient works with a team of professionals in order to meet individual health goals like physicians, nurse practitioners, midwives, and many more health professions. Each year, all their centers help 183,000 individuals get the care they need and deserve.
The Erie Evanston/Skokie Health Center is owned and operated as part of Erie Family Health Centers. Erie Family Health provides care for almost 76,000 patients by providers that are culturally sensitive and are bilingual in English and Spanish. Their centers are focused on providing families and individuals affordable services like HIV/AIDS care, prenatal health services, teen health services, children’s health services, and much more.
The Kenosha Health Center is operated by the Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin. The Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin provides health care services to almost 62,000 people each year throughout their 21 health centers. At their Kenosha clinic, people will be able to find sexually transmitted disease testing, STD prevention items like condoms, and education materials and sessions to learn how to have safer sex.
The Kenosha County Division of Health aims to protect and promote healthy lifestyles of Kenosha County. This Division of Health provides public health services to help the community get to know and ensure their health. One of the ways they do this is by providing clinical services like sexually transmitted disease and infection testing. Other clinical services this division offers is a nurse of the day clinic, child health clinic, and a reproductive health clinic.
The North Chicago Health Center is owned and operated as a part of the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center. The Health Department and Community Health Center of Lake County, IL provides numerous different health services like behavioral health services, disease control, primary care services, women and children’s health. The goal of each service provided at this center is to help the entire person not just the medical condition they’re facing but their physical, emotional, and mental needs are met during each visit.
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The AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin in Kenosha, WI provides testing for HIV and Hepatitis C for those people at a higher risk. Please call their office or visit their location if you have any questions.
At the AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin, patients can expect personal attention and innovated treatment. This center has eleven medical staff members to assist you during the process of being tested and also if you have any questions about AIDS, Hepatitis, or other sexually transmitted diseases. Even though the area that the Kenosha clinic is located is not in the best neighborhood, patients can still expect quality care.
1212 57th St, Kenosha, WI 53140, USA
The Northwest Community Family Health Center doesn’t have any qualifications in place like income or related items, but individuals do need to enroll as a patient in order to receive services.
Access Community Health Centers including the Northwest Community Family Health Center helps residents in Cook and DuPage counties get the support, care, and medication they need. The majority of their patients are at or below the federal poverty level. Patients of any of their health centers are welcome and free to ask any questions or address any concerns they have regarding their personal health.
1120 N Arlington Heights Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60004, USA
Erie Family Health Centers will see anyone with no qualifications to meet before they can be tested for sexually transmitted diseases. HIV testing is free and you will receive results the same day.
The Erie Evanston/Skokie Health Center offers a comforting and genuine atmosphere for all their patients no matter their medical situation. This clinic knows to live with an STD, especially HIV/AIDS is a hard thing to do, and that is why they offer support services like individual counseling to help everyone cope in their own time. This center offers medication monitoring for those living with HIV or Hepatitis C because they know it can be difficult to handle alone. This center is located very close to the Goldfish Swim School.
1285 Hartrey Ave, Evanston, IL 60202, USA
The Kenosha Health Center offers confidential sexually transmitted disease testing open to anyone who wants it. If you’re uninsured, you may qualify for a state-funded program or a lower fee depending on your income. Please bring to your first visit your birth certificate, pay stub, and a photo ID. If you’re having rapid HIV testing done you can expect results within a half hour.
The Kenosha Health Center welcomes all people no matter their age, income, residency, or sexual orientation. This center is a safe and supportive space for individuals and families to learn more about sexual health manners and get any concerns they have address on-site. The staff is considerate and thorough with each appointment or walk-in service. This center has nicely spaced out waiting area for patients with TVs around the area to keep patients busy during waiting.
3601 Roosevelt Rd, Kenosha, WI 53142, USA
The Kenosha County Division of Health has no qualifications in place residents must meet before they can be tested for sexually transmitted diseases. Most test results will be ready within 7 businesses if not sooner.
Residents in Kenosha County are healthier and safer due to the effort and dedication that goes into the programs and services that the division of health runs. Their medical professionals on-site are professional and helpful when it comes to improving the quality of care each resident receives at their clinic. Upon arrival to this clinic, visitors will notice the building is brown, gray, and black and has numerous parking spaces available. This clinic located right next to the Kenosha County Job Center.
8600 Sheridan Rd #600, Kenosha, WI 53143, USA
The medically trained staff members at the North Chicago Health Center has no in place qualifications for residents to be tested for sexually transmitted diseases. Please call to make an appointment as their walk-in testing services are limited. Please bring any health insurance information you may have at the time of your visit.
The North Chicago Health Center helps promote the well-being of every patient that sees one of his or her providers. From medical to emotional support services, health professionals will treat each patient with kindness and respect. Even though patients may have to wait longer than expected, the waiting area is clean, organized, and filled with magazines and TVs to occupy patients while they wait.
2215 14th St, North Chicago, IL 60064, USA
Budget cuts to the city’s health care system is affecting the area’s STD rates, along with changes to Medicaid. There has also been a few changes to state and county laws, and this has forced other clinics to shut down permanently.
Many teens and even adults often feel ashamed and embarrassed if they think that they’ve been exposed to a sexually transmitted disease. Many of those potentially infected do not have anyone to talk to, and most do not want to be seen standing in line at a neighborhood STD clinic.
As long as residents are ashamed to get tested and the other contributing factors remained unresolved, the lakeside city can expect ever-increasing percentages of STIs.
Mobile std testing and HIV clinics can set your mind at ease, but often you have to give up your privacy. STI clinics are convenient and private, and many times you get same-day results. You only need to use insurance if you want, otherwise the STD testing is affordably priced.
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