Preferred Location: 1525 N Veterans Parkway Bloomington,IL 61704 Bloomington Change location
Preferred Location: 1525 N Veterans Parkway Bloomington,IL 61704 Bloomington Change location
SaferSTD Preferred Location: 1525 N Veterans Parkway Bloomington,IL 61704 Bloomington Change Location
Suburb of Peoria and county seat for McLean County, Bloomington is one happening central Illinois city. South of Chicago and Northeast of St. Louis, Bloomington is a twin city of the town of Normal. Home of the Central Illinois Regional Airport and serviced by two major railroad lines—it’s no surprise that the Bloomington area has experienced a big increase in STDs in the last few years.
For 2016, McLean County reported a rate of 382.7 new chlamydia cases per 100,000 people tested. With over 240 cases, they were one of the highest counties for that particular STI.
For gonorrhea, the rate in 2016 was 86 new cases for every 100,000 tested. Again, a higher rate than most other Illinois counties. Primary and secondary syphilis, however, came in a bit lower than other counties at a rate of just 2.2 diagnoses per 100,000 tests. There are approximately 35,441 people living with HIV in Illinois. In 2015, 111 of those people were reported in McLean County.
If you need to get tested for HIV or sexually transmitted diseases in the Bloomington area, you have several affordable options. There is a Planned Parenthood on North Veterans Parkway, they test for HIV and STDs including: chlamydia, gonorrhea, bacterial vaginosis, herpes, genital warts, syphilis, and trichomoniasis. Another option is the McLean County Health Department on Front Street. They have an HIV/STD walk-in clinic available Tuesdays 10am-4pm. If you can’t make those times, call to book an appointment and discuss your options. Depending on your income, you may be eligible for free STD testing.
To find the best services and location for you, use our search tools below to compare location features across Bloomington clinics with our easy-to-read chart.
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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Pregnancy Resource Center provides prenatal care services in a caring and confidential setting and its medical staff specialize in pregnancy and sexual health issues. The facility’s physicians offer free services such as pregnancy testing, ultrasound exams, mentoring services, and STD screening and treatment.
OSF PromptCare: Nord Farms serves community members with quality and affordable medical care services. The clinic’s physicians use a team approach to deliver comprehensive, integrated, and quality health-care services including STD testing and treatment, prenatal care, emergency, and primary care services.
Planned Parenthood - Bloomington Health Center is among the leading provider in comprehensive reproductive health care, sexual education, and women's rights. The facility is committed to fiscal responsibility and efficient use of resources to achieve strong outcomes and ensure STD/HIV testing and treatment services are affordable to the Bloomington residents.
McLean County Health Department works towards protecting the health of the community by adapting to the ever-changing needs of the diverse and growing population. It also aims at fulfilling the public’s interest in providing conditions conducive for good health by promoting and protecting the health of the county residents. The facility provides services such as STD testing and treatment, dental care, immunization, and maternal-child health.
MinuteClinic is staffed by competent clinicians providing diagnosis and treatment of various illnesses and injuries including vaccinations, STD testing and treatment, physicals, screening, and monitoring for chronic conditions. It also operates on weekends and has proper facilities to provide efficient medical services.
AMG Immediate Care - Advocate BroMenn Outpatient Center provides walk-in and extended-hours access to medical care for acute illnesses and injuries ranging from bruises, STD testing, and fractures to coughs and colds. The facility provides quality, affordable, convenient, and accessible urgent care through its qualified staff in a comfortable environment.
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Description: Community Based Organization. The Empower Life Center provides free limited STI testing (Chlamydia and Gonorrhea). The Empower Life Center provides free limited STI testing (Chlamydia and Gonorrhea). Appointments preferred
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Free STD testing and treatment services are available to women of all ages, races, religions, and income.
Men’s monitoring programs are available to educate men about pregnancy, what to expect, and help both partners make an informed decision. Additionally, the clinic provides after abortion support that helps in learning about the common physical, emotional, and spiritual side effects that many women experience after having an abortion.
303 Landmark Dr #1b, Normal, IL 61761, USA
First-time patients are required to fill a patient's form and arrive at least 10 minutes before the scheduled time. STD testing services are affordable and open to everyone regardless of their race, religion, or ability to pay, and you may pay by either insurance, debit card, or cash.
OSF PromptCare: Nord Farms has a well-equipped lab that helps physicians to provide accurate and timely STD results. The clinic is faith-based and provides its services seven days a week to ensure patients receive quality medical care at their convenience.
1001 N Mitsubishi Mtwy, Bloomington, IL 61705, USA
STD testing and treatment services are affordable to everyone without any prejudice, and Medicaid and Medicare are among the accepted insurance covers as well as cash payments. The clinic also provides STD services to low-income earners at a sliding fee scale.
The facility promotes affordable and equitable access to reproductive health care, family planning services, and age-appropriate comprehensive sexual health education. Patients visiting the clinic receive confidential STD testing and treatment without judgment and are served with dignity and respect.
1319 N Veterans Pkwy #3B, Bloomington, IL 61704, USA
All county residents are eligible to access STD testing services whether they are old, poor, or young. The facility accepts multiple forms of payment including cash, checks, and insurances. New patients are required to fill out a patient's form and arrive at least 15 minutes before their scheduled appointment.
The department has a Health Promotion Division that educates the community on the importance of health issues and ways of preventing STD/HIV and communicable diseases. It also promotes positive health behavior, access to health services, and also enforces policies on environmental health.
200 W Front St, Bloomington, IL 61701, USA
The hospital provides services for adults and children aged 18 months and above despite their gender, race, and financial levels. Multiple forms of payments such as insurance and cash are accepted, and patients are required to arrive fifteen minutes before their appointment.
MinuteClinic nurse practitioners and physicians are certified to provide STD testing and treatment services while respecting patients' confidentiality. The facility is open seven days a week including evenings and weekends, and it also has a pharmacy providing prescription refill at a low cost.
1130 S Veterans Pkwy, Bloomington, IL 61704, USA
The facility accepts major insurance plans and offers discounted rates for self-pay patients. STD testing and treatment services are provided at a low cost and are open to everyone since the facility doesn’t allow discrimination.
AMG Immediate Care is a state-of-the-art facility with on-site digital x-rays and an in-house laboratory, and the center is open seven days a week to ensure patients access STD testing and treatment services at their convenience.
3024 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL 61704, USA
The city’s population is currently just over 75,000 (although if you include nearby Normal, which many stats do, it is closer to 128,000) with a fairly equal male to female ratio. The city has had consistent growth in the past 10 years and unlike many similar sized cities the median age is just above 30.
The population is largely Caucasian and despite the recent economic downturn the area is still thriving financially with unemployment rate of only 5.7% and an average household income of $60,000. More than half of the adults in the region have attained a college degree and the recent influx of students and younger job seekers contributes to the youthful demographic.
This educated population understands the risks associated with untreated STDs yet the youthful belief that regular testing is only for drug users and people who engage in risky sexual behavior can lead to the rapid spread of these easily transmittable diseases.
The highly religious community can still see a stigma around pre-marital sex which also leads to delayed or infrequent testing.
STD testing is used to diagnose sexually transmitted diseases. Diagnosis leads to treatment options that safeguard against further transmission of the disease and reduction of long-term health effects. Common tests offered by city clinics include,
STD prevention services are also offered area health clinics and include:
A PCR blood test can tell if you have genital herpes even if you don’t have symptoms. This is the most common method used to diagnose herpes and is very accurate. The test results are available quickly (sometimes same day).
Most HIV tests are antibody tests. Antibodies are produced by your immune system when you’re exposed to viruses like HIV. The test looks for these antibodies (immune response) to HIV in your blood or sometimes in your saliva. The antibodies can take as long as three weeks to grow so results usually take a minimum of 21 days.
Illinois has a grant supported state CDC fund that addresses STDs including prevention, education, assessment, surveillance, and safe policy development. What this means for city residents and visitors is easy access to testing and treatment conveniently and privately.
Any school that teaches sexuality education must also emphasize that, “abstinence is the expected norm in that abstinence from sexual intercourse is the only protection that is 100% effective against unwanted teenage pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, and acquired immune deficiency syndrome when transmitted sexually.”
Unfortunately, this somewhat naive way to educate doesn’t help the 30% of area high school students who admit to being sexually active. This lack of informed curriculum could contribute to this educated demographic still having some of the higher STD rates in the country.
Macon County has a unique demographic that is close to 80% Caucasian with the balance being almost entirely black. The county also has exceedingly high rates of drinking and driving as well as underage drinking. Perhaps the lack of judgment while under the influence is leaking over into sexual behaviors.
The average age is 9% lower than the rest of the state. These millennials probably don’t remember the HIV scare of the late 80s.
This is a family friendly and growing community. This pocket of STD infections risks continued growth if regular testing doesn’t happen. Fortunately there are better ways to take care of sexual health in the area.
Now you can make a simple phone call or schedule confidential STD testing on-line avoiding both the chance of running into someone you know as well as potentially long wait times. You may spend as little as 15 to 20 minutes at the local lab allowing you peace of mind and ensured safety.
There are also free STD Testing Centers in Bloomington, IL and these STD clinics offer cost effective solutions to keep you healthy. Removing the stress of not knowing is well worth a visit to a local testing facility.
http://www.idph.state.il.us/health/std/
https://www.cdc.gov/nchhstp/stateprofiles/pdf/illinois_profile.pdf
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